Don’t Touch the Players

[Quigs10]

And, to whoever brought up our old skool coaches in the BIKE shorts...thanks a lot, didn't need that visual creeping back up! lol

You are quite welcome!! LOL As the Kenny Chesney song goes..."I go baaaaack...."

 

[bmakj]

I want to grab them by their belt loops and simulate what it feels like to violently rotate their hips and engage their lower half, but I ain’t doing that. Even repeatedly telling them that’s where all their power comes from (and the bottom turns the top) they look at me like I’m speaking Russian to them!

have them hit ball of tees holding bat behind their back with their elbows (ie bat passes through crook of one elbow, across back, through crook of another), have contest who can hit ball farthest like that. gets them rotating trunk via hips (feet have to remain planted)

 

[Orange Socks]

I totally forgot about an incident that happened a few years ago. DD's team had an "older" hitting coach that joined the team. One day I noticed that he wasn't at a tourney then not at practice. I found out later that he was asked to leave after the HC saw something that made him feel very uncomfortable during an indoor hitting practice with the whole team there. My DD didn't know the specifics or who it happened to. Something about body positioning and touching of the player that the HC saw. HC didn't like it, and wouldn't allow it to happen again. Was he overly careful? Had this happened before? I have no idea. I still saw him around the fields working with another team, and I had good hitting mechanics conversations.

 

[KobeJames248]

I totally forgot about an incident that happened a few years ago. DD's team had an "older" hitting coach that joined the team. One day I noticed that he wasn't at a tourney then not at practice. I found out later that he was asked to leave after the HC saw something that made him feel very uncomfortable during an indoor hitting practice with the whole team there. My DD didn't know the specifics or who it happened to. Something about body positioning and touching of the player that the HC saw. HC didn't like it, and wouldn't allow it to happen again. Was he overly careful? Had this happened before? I have no idea. I still saw him around the fields working with another team, and I had good hitting mechanics conversations.

Probably a good move on his part. If it was something inappropriate, it’s good that he acted on it and didn’t let it slide. If it was something that was borderline uncomfortable, still probably a good move, all it takes is one parent to perceive it in a negative manner. Last thing you want as a Head Coach is to have one of your assistants accused of being inappropriate and you not doing anything. That lands you in some hot water.

 

[Orange Socks]

Probably a good move on his part. If it was something inappropriate, it’s good that he acted on it and didn’t let it slide. If it was something that was borderline uncomfortable, still probably a good move, all it takes is one parent to perceive it in a negative manner. Last thing you want as a Head Coach is to have one of your assistants accused of being inappropriate and you not doing anything. That lands you in some hot water.

The HC has a solid reputation, been around a long time and always did the right thing for his players. He also did not put up with any BS from anyone.

 

[KobeJames248]

The HC has a solid reputation, been around a long time and always did the right thing for his players. He also did not put up with any BS from anyone.

Then I probably would have trusted his decision. I appreciate when coaches aren’t afraid to check their fellow coaches.

 

[BobM4]

Last night I had the opportunity to take in the first game on a new high school field. Two of the top teams in the state paired against one another. Big crowd and perfect weather.

To get right to the point I was amazed at one of the coach’s behavior. Hands all over the players, chest bumping players, and more behavior you wouldn’t expect to see from a coach.

I say all of that to offer a suggestion to any of the coaches out there - don’t touch the players.

What State are you in? In Illinois we get a pass for 2 parents and can not attend away games.

 

[PDM]

Was there a way to do that with verbal instruction?
Or a visual by you standing in correct spot?

Just sayin' good intension to get it right, not good repercussion if someone doesnt see that as necessary.

Reminder a kid can go home and say
'the coach picked me up to today.'

Clearly you have never been to a wrestling practice.

 

[TLUD]

So I have no experience trying to coach but I do scouting with kids. It’s impossible to never make physical contact with a kid in any way, but agreed that is should be as little as possible. About all I can see is minimize the risks. Fist bumps and high fives for celebrating. And never ever ever be in a 1 adult or even 1 household setting. My kids and parents know if I’m the only adult there then meeting or Campout is off. And if it’s co-Ed then I need a female adult OR every kids dad there.

edited to add if you all think positioning a kids hands and feet is bad you would absolutely die if you saw what was necessary to prep them for a ropes course

 

[Bullseye]

No one is above anothers judgement.