- Jan 24, 2011
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Yep , parents always see what those dumb old coaches don't. They know how to get Little Susie to perform. She just doesn't because the coach doesn't like her
Let's not have coaches!
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I guess I hang around with the wrong parents. Nearly every one of them I talk to can't get Little Susie to do ANYTHING they tell her to do, and often comment that me telling her the EXACT same thing has made a big difference. I use my co-coaches the same way with my own Little Susie. Within 1 practice, one of the coaches got my DD doing things that I had been trying to get her to do for 6 months, and the lesson has stuck.
We have had an abundance of coach bashing threads. To their defense, I've seen some coaches I'd NEVER let my DD play for, some coaches I might let her play for, and some I was honored she played for. Some of the posts might be legit, some might be too much sun and rose glasses. But like we've said many times, DFP is a lot cheaper than a therapist..........and in some cases a lawyer. 
- Jan 24, 2011
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Awesome , then coaches really do have some value. I knew parents were crazy , know it alls
I really like coaches and have been blessed to have a half dozen make a significant contribution to DD's game.
Then there were another half dozen who tried too hard, and potentially could have messed her up.
The KEY as a parent is to figure out which is which. Usually the DD can figure it out herself.
Listen to the good coaches. "Pretend" to listen to the other half.
Young players are good at this as every parent knows.
Then there were another half dozen who tried too hard, and potentially could have messed her up.
The KEY as a parent is to figure out which is which. Usually the DD can figure it out herself.
Listen to the good coaches. "Pretend" to listen to the other half.
Young players are good at this as every parent knows.
Awesome , then coaches really do have some value. I knew parents were crazy , know it alls
Some parents are good, some are bat-**** crazy. During a tournament game yesterday, the mother of the other team's catcher stood behind the backstop the whole game yelling at her DD. In talking with the other coach, apparently his whole team is filled with those kinds of parents, and they demand wins. I expect the coach is going to have a rough week explaining why they (a 1st seed) lost to us (a 4th seed) in an elimination game.
It depends on the age group. The younger the DD is, the crazier the parents can be. They have yet to "give" their DD's away to the coaches.
As both age in softball, the parents realize that many coaches DO know what they are doing.
More importantly, after a certain age the teenage DD's simply STOP listening to parents. But will listen to a coach.
As both age in softball, the parents realize that many coaches DO know what they are doing.
More importantly, after a certain age the teenage DD's simply STOP listening to parents. But will listen to a coach.
If you were a tad closer, I'd love to coach with ya , perhaps a few times from the parking lot for various reasons.
As a baby softball parent and coach for my young daughters, I've got to admit finding this forum has been eye opening. I know parents are harsh, but I'm a little put off with the prospect of putting myself out there. With the depth of complaints, it appears parents forget that coaches are human, no one person knows it all, and above all, the coach is giving his or her time to try to make a team and the individuals successful. While coaches are not perfect, they are typically trying to do something good. Apparently there is no benefit of the doubt for coaches.
Don't be put off by the plethora of horror stories. Despite the outward appearance most parents and coaches are fine and not every kid is in imminent danger of a traumatic brain injury from a shot from an ultra-hot composite bat because they do not wear a face mask. It is kind of like the evening news. Anything controversial is described and analyzed based on minimal information and if it bleeds it leads. Find the value in the more objective threads and take most of the subjective opining and prognostication with healthy dose of skepticism. Contribute your time and effort and make a difference and you will find it very rewarding.
