Stupid Things Coaches Say...

[Eric F]

"Defense wins games"

I don't necessarily disagree, but a more accurate statement might be...

"Lack of defense loses games."

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

Heard it this weekend, hitter doesn't swing at a pitch that is eye level or higher and someone, parent or coach, yells out, "good eye".

That crap is so annoying

 

[Eric F]

That crap is so annoying

My favorite is when the "good eye" comes after a pitch that is so far out of the zone that the catcher can't even come close to touching it.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

My favorite is when the "good eye" comes after a pitch that is so far out of the zone that the catcher can't even come close to touching it.

I get it at the younger age. But from 12s on up its all about discipline

 

[CoogansBluff]

''Come on, girls, you've got to catch that one!"

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

''Come on, girls, you've got to catch that one!"

Ouch. I'm guilty on that one.....


Is there a better way to say " catch that dang ball?"

 

[Classof2020]

How about after pool play on Saturday when you played 3 games in over 100 degree heat. Kids are hot, sweaty, many have blood and dirt stains, many got up at 5:30 to make the games and the coach tells them they "didn't want it today". At least on teams I've been around, 90 percent of the kids give 110 effort every play.

This one is one of my huge pet peeves. We've heard "If you think you've given 100% today then stand up" when he obviously just made it clear that he didn't think anyone gave 100% so they have to sit there and agree with him that they weren't trying when they were pouring their heart out on the field - or look like they are calling him a liar. This one is crushing to the ones who were giving 110% Wish they would just talk to the few they need to talk to instead of hammering the team for a couple peoples lack of performance.

 

[YOCOACH]

The pitcher lost focus and has thrown the last 3 balls in the dirt as far out as outside the opposite batters box. The base runners advanced every time. HC yelled at the catcher that she "had to be a wall back there!" Needless to say the pitcher was HC's DD.

 

[CoogansBluff]

Ouch. I'm guilty on that one.....


Is there a better way to say " catch that dang ball?"

"Better to have died a young child than to let another ball drop in this outfield."

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

"Better to have died a young child than to let another ball drop in this outfield."

I'll make sure to use that one instead! Lmao