Hello all. This post is half vent and half seeking advice.
As the upcoming season approaches, I have this deep fear that it will be rough -- kind of like a buzz saw. My kid has always been on a team that has outworked its opponents and been reasonably successful. In fact over the years, work and success have correlated nicely. This year is different. While he is getting good coaching and instruction, the team practice/reps is just not there. Thankfully, he has kept up his typical schedule working individually a few extra days each week. To make matters worse, the team is stepping up in competitive level -- from a crappy league to a competitive league. Having played in the competitive league before, I know what lies ahead (can you say run rules). Most of the other parents have their head in the sand and have no idea what awaits. I can see it getting ugly. So my questions:
1) How do mom & dad keep a positive attitude and not get frustrated?
2) What do I tell the kid to keep his head up? He is not used to what I fear is coming.
Thanks in advance.
Man it sounds like the Cubs.