400th Win - Frank Chumbley FM Marcus

Wow -- nice achievement -- he must be doing a few things right (at least).

Congratulations Coach Chumbley and Coach Cook from Frisco.

Are you sure his name isn't spelled C-H-U-M-P-L-E-Y?

I had the pleasure of seeing this coach in action on Thursday night, and all I can say is..........Never mind, I won't say it.

From afar, I can see why Old Pitcher and others have a certain view of Coach Chumbley. But last weekend in Round Rock, I got to spend some time with him in the hotel lobby. He is wound tight and doesn't sugar coat anything- but you can see his passion for the game and how bad he wants great things for his kids. I enjoyed talking to him and he couldn't have been friendlier to me. I'd love for my son to play for him some day. I wish him and Marcus the best.

Coach Chumbley is a coach who loves the game. His passion for the game is 2nd to none. He works those kids hard, but in the long run his results speak for themselves. If it was not for Coach Chumbley my step son would not have been sucessful (Co-District Player of the year) in his senior season at Marcus. Plus those kids set school records for District wins and total wins in one season.

Don't even get me started about the Thursday night game, I was at the game OP and saw your coach in action. He should have been tossed for arguing ball and strikes on several occasions.

But on a sidenote Good luch to OP son and all the Bulldogs. I got to know your son last year on some DBAT trips and he is one fine pitcher and kid. I Wish my kid had his mechanics.

"High School Baseball Coaches -- Their Styles and Personalities" <-- a title for an interesting book. I suppose beauty is in the eyes of the beholder (or I think I heard that somewhere at the least).

Casey: "It's a vicious circle."
Dan: "It is."
Casey: "It's a never-ending circle."
Dan: "It just keeps going round and round."
Casey: "It never ends."
Dan: "That's what makes it vicious."
Casey: "And a circle."

I think coaching HS sports is unlike any other occupation.

Hey Swami and ESP..........I appreciate you guys holding back on dogging me. I see how you could very easily after what I wrote. Thank you for the nice words ESP, I appreciate them very much.

With that said.......What I didn't like seeing was how he was SO negative when a kid didn't do what HE wanted the kid to do. Instead of encouraging the kid and lifting him up, he would show up the kid. He seemed like he was just a real negative guy. If a kid swung and missed a pitch or a bunt, he would turn his back and shake his head for 10 seconds. He just seemed like it was his mission to show up the kids. I'm glad to hear that what seemed like a chump is actually a pretty good guy. Thank you for letting me know.

Congratulations Swami on your great start. I wish you all the best this year.

I shared your observations, OP.

OP,you have a little Chumbley in ya. We all do.... some just handle it better than others.

OLD SCHOOL - YOU GOT TO LOVE IT!

Not saying a word

Without knowing about any incidents or any people being discussed, I must say that for a coach it seems hard to find the correct balance of holding kids accountable and encouraging kids. It's not always just "OK", and yet it's not always the end of the world. I may be COMPLETELY off base in my comments, but as a captain I struggle with this balance every game. The line among negativity, constructive criticism, and encouragement is a line that must be walked with the utmost attention to detail and subtleties. I must say, I'm guilty of insulting (insulting may be too harsh of a word... strong motivation?) a kid just because I knew the next time that situation occurred, he'd want to prove me wrong so badly (and he'd definately remember the incident) that he'd do it right-guess what, it worked. Maybe it's specific to each individual.

I apologize for any grammar errors... I took the SAT this morning and the brain is zapppppppppped.

Ewe mispeeled "zapped".

Tote board is off a five victories (405). Chumbley's Maurauders just won the Mckinney tournament.

Way to go Coach!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Dtiger:
Without knowing about any incidents or any people being discussed, I must say that for a coach it seems hard to find the correct balance of holding kids accountable and encouraging kids. It's not always just "OK", and yet it's not always the end of the world. I may be COMPLETELY off base in my comments, but as a captain I struggle with this balance every game. The line among negativity, constructive criticism, and encouragement is a line that must be walked with the utmost attention to detail and subtleties. I must say, I'm guilty of insulting (insulting may be too harsh of a word... strong motivation?) a kid just because I knew the next time that situation occurred, he'd want to prove me wrong so badly (and he'd definately remember the incident) that he'd do it right-guess what, it worked. Maybe it's specific to each individual.

Again you prove you are well beyond your years.

I too believe there is a fine line in keeping a balance for production.

I tend to see the side of sugar coating situations way too often. But I also believe there are proper ways to approach this.

It's all about timing, and the most successful coaches know when to hold em' or fold em'.