Reply to "How to deal with no longer being the coach?"

3and2Fastball10,000+ posts

4T2 posted:
How long does it take to get used to watching the game from the other side of the fence? I have less of an issue with leaving my "coaching hat" in my truck, but just can't get used to not being in the dugout or the 3rd base box...

Took me about a minute.

As I mentioned above, it was very difficult dealing with parents. People always complaining, second guessing everything, giving poor coaching advice from the stands. Talking behind my back.

The whole time I coached my kid, I never had him hit third, and the only time he played SS was when injuries to other players required it, all because of concern of being accused of "Daddy Ball"

First game of him playing for another coach, he hit 3rd and played Shortstop. I thought that was pretty funny. So did he...

10/10/171:14 PM

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