quote:Originally posted by CPLZ:
This is meant very respectfully, so I hope it doesn't come out wrong...but the point, is to play. Teaching timidity, which has come up twice now in the last week, is counter productive, not only to sport, but to the development of a person.
What is the risk? That you won't be able to play the game. Sounds like a catch 22. If you play the game, you risk not being able to play the game, but not playing the game means you're not playing the game you don't want to risk playing.
In response, respectfully, he plays plenty - usually getting 7-9 innings on the mound per week, some infield/outfield and his AB's. He wants to be on the field. I completely understand the Catch 22 and it is not the issue. It's just with the HS coach knowing what the kid has/had on his playing plate, I just thought it to be an unnecessary risk. Respectfully
quote:Originally posted by soxnole:
And that isn't rampant in travel ball, select ball, whatever? Daddbyball anyone???
Too often I have noticed the travel ball, select ball, whatever coaches are there to coach the game (fill in the line-up) and not coach the game. soxnole, some daddy's actually have somewhat of a clue.