How should players address their coach??

[cmustangsfp]

I agree with TJ. But, I am older. Kids either respect me, by now, or they don't. I am mom, Mimi, and Amy. I don't have many rules, except that I don't like the word "can't," as in "I can't slide."

OMG! That is also my biggest no-no. I will not have my players saying that word or they owe me push ups. While they are doing their push ups I explain how that word limits them mentally when they speak it. For the parents it is that they can't use the word don't.

 

[GatorGirl]

5 pages for this? Wow, we have way too much time on our hands! LOL

 

[T.J.]

^^^^To Gator Girl....^^^^

Over 652 days...sure, tons of time (lol). This thread was started back on January 8th 2012 but still pops up every now and again.

 

[JJsqueeze]

hate the word "can't"...instant laps....same goes for the occasional "i'm not good at softball" They have to put a YET on the end of the sentence or they run.

 

[Coach JV]

I like to keep it simple. Just so there is no mistaking the pecking
order of the team hierarchy, I prefer they call me 'Oh Great One'

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

I don't like the word "can't," as in "I can't slide."

I hate that too


Our bad words are Can't and try. Also excuses.

 

[canyonjoe]

The only word worse than can't is won't.

 

[flipper14]

I think I've changed on this over the years. I always introduce myself to a new team as Mr. (last name). I've always felt that I've needed to prove myself to my players and that it was incumbent upon them if they wanted to call my coach. Most did call me coach. My last name is long so it's usually just coach. The longer I coached I picked up a nickname that some of the players will use if I've coached them for several years. I know I wouldn't have allowed it early in my coaching career but it doesn't bother me now. I don't see it as a sign of disrespect for them to use a nickname, although I also understand why others may see it as disrespectful.