I'm really not trying to be defensive, but it appears I'm coming off that way. I find it interesting that people think son should not be assisted/coached in talking to his coach. I know when I have an important and difficult situation at work I may ask people I respect for advice, counsel, "coaching" about how to handle a situation. Is that really such an abnormal way to handle things? I have many friends/colleagues who ask the same of me...not to mention husband and I do this as well. Trying to understand why a 16yo should have to handle this without discussing it with people older, hopefully wiser. It's really about helping him think it through...not telling him what to say. Several of you have said this and I'm frankly stunned by it.
Pitching coach has worked mostly on location and hasn't even measured velocity...he wants son to nail location. Son has done some long toss but obviously not enough. Is this a red flag?
Such interesting and helpful information.