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Question: I am a
first year coach in machine pitch co-ed baseball and after 1 practice I
already have parents mad at me for not doing a good job coaching. I admit
the first practice was a little ragged but to call the rec director and
complain really puts a sour taste in my mouth real quick. I live in a small
town (4 teams in the league). It is really tough to look a friend in the eye
and know he has tried to nail me behind my back. What do I do to handle
this?
Answer: Appear organized, keep a clipboard, smile a lot and use the
Frozen Ropes favorite coaches cue; "Hands up means players in" instead of
trying to shout to bring the team close for you to talk, explain that every
time they see your hand raised they need to run (use the term "Happy feet"
players!!) instead of run or hustle.
Also - check out some of the excellent coaching video tips in
Hot Topics.
Answers provided by
Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Centers Staff
Ray Lauenstein is the author of
College Bound: The Official Guide to Playing College Baseball and
The Making of a Student
Athlete. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology and gives
seminars on Mental Skills Training and the Recruiting Process. If you
would like him to speak to your team, booster club or other group please
contact him via the online form or call
1-617-835-1836.
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