How do you know about work ethic? Where do I start? I have left many a practice or game very early, usually before the first AB. You can usually pick up many things in warm ups. As they say first impressions are critical. I love kids that invite me to workouts or training sessions. The smart ones know the games are fluff. Coaches do their due diligence by talking to opposing coaches, players and even umpires. Rarely do we rely on a player’s advocate but rather rely on an adversary.