The topic of coaching has gotten me thinking and I found this post from a father who has kids in both softball and baseball. More food for thought.
Reflections on All Stars X3 | Girls Fastpitch Softball
I do take this seriously because I was hurt by the treatment I received and so are some of the young ladies who come visit me for lessons.
This is not to say that there aren't good coaches out there, but it seems impossible to avoid the ones as described in this father's post. They ruin the impact of the good ones.
Yesterday, the antics of one team's coaches made me overlook the good work of the other side's coaches, who won the game.
Reflections on All Stars X3 | Girls Fastpitch Softball
I do take this seriously because I was hurt by the treatment I received and so are some of the young ladies who come visit me for lessons.
This is not to say that there aren't good coaches out there, but it seems impossible to avoid the ones as described in this father's post. They ruin the impact of the good ones.
Yesterday, the antics of one team's coaches made me overlook the good work of the other side's coaches, who won the game.