2022 did extremely well at the plate this spring, batting 0.400. Won the offensive player of the year award. Son moved up to a higher team in the organization and the coach picked him because of his performance.
The coach has given him a few batting lessons over the past two years. From the few lessons, the feedback was valuable and effective. I couldn't afford the lessons and took over as his hitting coach 2018-2019. So, there is probably some ego in here.
First tournament this fall, 2022 went 0.500 with a bombed triple. Coach started coaching his hitting and his performance has gone below 0.100. One hit in the next 3 tournaments. No power, he is behind everything, pop ups or grounders to first, second or short right. It's making me crazy.
I get him in the cage and he is back to pounding the ball. He gets in front of the coach and starts doing what's he's told and it's gone.
I don't talk to coaches, I would prefer not to. I have pretty much let the kid handle the conversations and stay out of the way.
Do I talk to the coach? What's the best way to start this conversation?