My son has moved on to playing College ball this year but this past week I saw a note at the local high school where he played the Coach was having the parents meeting. I must admit it tugged on my heart strings a bit. This is the first time in 4 years i have not attended these and something inside me wanted to go. I did not of course but i really wanted to. College ball is different but season starts shortly and i know i will feel better then.
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Went to ours 2 days ago. Dropped him off this a.m. for the 1st official practice for the season! Yee haaa...here we go HS baseball.
Don't know if I'm lucky or not. My oldest is a Senior this year but my middle son is a Freshman so I have three more years, than a year break and then my youngest son will be a freshman. lol
Don't know if I'm lucky or not. My oldest is a Senior this year but my middle son is a Freshman so I have three more years, than a year break and then my youngest son will be a freshman. lol
I hate the parent meeting other than the fact that baseball is right around the corner. Our coach comes off as abrasive and essentially just props himself and his staff up the whole time. It is almost a complete waste of time.
I'm with you 32! I loved those meetings. We had a GREAT coach in a great program with wonderful parents.
I still go to watch his camps sometimes. I miss it a lot!
Ours is mostly about fundraising.
not a big family feeling w our team parents. Everyone is nice but we don't travel together like we do on Summer team where we r very close. the HS players get along well so that's all that matters. We like coach so it's all good.
Rynoattack.Sounds like we're going to the same meetings
Ours is mostly about fundraising.
not a big family feeling w our team parents. Everyone is nice but we don't travel together like we do on Summer team where we r very close. the HS players get along well so that's all that matters. We like coach so it's all good.
Ours were mandatory simply because the parents had to be made aware of and sign a document indicating they understood the procedures/protocol concerning concussions.
Otherwise coach introduced himself to those that had not met him yet and introduced his "staff" including the JV coaches. Basically went over how things were run and most importantly - practices are closed to the parents simply because parents, even if well intentioned, are a distraction.
He would close by meeting individually with the player/parents.
Usually the booster club president would also ask for volunteers to run the concession stand.
Ours was like the movie Groundhog Day. I woke up to the same meeting each year. It was a mandatory meeting. It covered off season expectations and training program, tryouts, fundraising, concession stand coverage, college recruiting and parental behavior expectations. Most of the freshman parents were delusional about college ball. All thought their kids would play D1. The coach threw cold water in their face.
Don't know if I'm lucky or not. My oldest is a Senior this year but my middle son is a Freshman so I have three more years, than a year break and then my youngest son will be a freshman. lol
I hate the parent meeting other than the fact that baseball is right around the corner. Our coach comes off as abrasive and essentially just props himself and his staff up the whole time. It is almost a complete waste of time.
How about, hey parents, come to the games, shut up, let us coach and let he boys play.
What you quoted is pretty much what he says in an extremely abrasive manner, but then he let's you know that he needs your money...
We had out mandatory meeting this past Tuesday, (Roster was named on Friday - we get an early start down here)
It wasn't too painful. Coach laid out his expectations for behavior from players and parents, general practice and game schedules, and what his hopes were for the season. The booster club did its fundraising speech and looking for volunteers for things speech.
Last night we attended a "meet the players" dinner. It was a nice event put on in conjunction with the softball teams. The baseball players escorted in the softball players, the players got to stand up and introduce themselves to everyone, we all got to have a catered pasta buffet dinner.
We had out mandatory meeting this past Tuesday, (Roster was named on Friday - we get an early start down here)
It wasn't too painful. Coach laid out his expectations for behavior from players and parents, general practice and game schedules, and what his hopes were for the season. The booster club did its fundraising speech and looking for volunteers for things speech.
Last night we attended a "meet the players" dinner. It was a nice event put on in conjunction with the softball teams. The baseball players escorted in the softball players, the players got to stand up and introduce themselves to everyone, we all got to have a catered pasta buffet dinner.
Wow! Wish we had that level of dedication to baseball up here in the NE. All that happens for football but when baseball season finally rolls around in mid-March, no attention is paid.
Sounds like a great event. Glad you have such a supportive high school and community Well done.
I am in the great lakes/Midwest and I would have to totally agree. your event sounds like it was a great time. I known some of the V softball girls since kindergarden.
Ours is mostly about fundraising.
not a big family feeling w our team parents. Everyone is nice but we don't travel together like we do on Summer team where we r very close. the HS players get along well so that's all that matters. We like coach so it's all good.
Ours were mandatory simply because the parents had to be made aware of and sign a document indicating they understood the procedures/protocol concerning concussions.
Otherwise coach introduced himself to those that had not met him yet and introduced his "staff" including the JV coaches. Basically went over how things were run and most importantly - practices are closed to the parents simply because parents, even if well intentioned, are a distraction.
He would close by meeting individually with the player/parents.
Usually the booster club president would also ask for volunteers to run the concession stand.
I've only heard of one school nearby that has closed outdoor practices. No way to see from cars either. If coach sets tone I would see no problems w parents sitting quietly in stands for a little while when they come to pick up son.If they get involved shut them down. I like the idea of them seeing how their son compares to teammates. He may not do as well as they think, or they can see what he needs to work on.
Our coach has no problem w parents. He doesn't change his language when they r around. I think a few r intimidated by him. That can be a good thing.
I agree with you #32DAD...kind of feels strange not going after all those years. Ours where not as elaborate as some on here, but none the less still fun because it meant the new season was just around the corner.
We did have a new player/parent BBQ at Jr's college last month and that was fun. I guess it's time to move on from HS baseball and welcome college baseball.Blessed that I have that opportunity, but clearly it's different.
Good luck to your son on his upcoming season!
I've only heard of one school nearby that has closed outdoor practices. No way to see from cars either. If coach sets tone I would see no problems w parents sitting quietly in stands for a little while when they come to pick up son.If they get involved shut them down. I like the idea of them seeing how their son compares to teammates. He may not do as well as they think, or they can see what he needs to work on.
Our coach has no problem w parents. He doesn't change his language when they r around. I think a few r intimidated by him. That can be a good thing.
For the Varsity it's not usually a problem since most of the players (Juniors and Seniors) have their own vehicles and parents are not coming to pick them up.
Why does a parent need to see how the players compare to each other? It's not how the players compare to each other, but do they have the necessary skills to play at the varsity level. A good coach will be letting the players know what skills each player needs to work on. However, by HS, prospective players should have the necessary skills to play at that level - if they don't, they more than likely won't make the team.
Part of the process is a learning experience for parents, too. At this stage it's time for the players to man up and take responsibility. After all they are transitioning from boys to being young men. Mom and Dad don't need to there to hold their hand. As a parent, my only job was to make sure he was attending school, getting good grades and to show up on game day. I didn't need to be observing practice every day. Besides, practice was usually over by the time I arrived home from work anyway.....
If you don't learn to trust the coach in HS, you're in for a rude awakening at the college level.
I like to stop by practice and watch sometimes just to see what kind of team we will have each year. Our coach has never said one word about it. I stay in the bleachers and don't say a word. Our high school's football coach encourages it.
I've only heard of one school nearby that has closed outdoor practices. No way to see from cars either. If coach sets tone I would see no problems w parents sitting quietly in stands for a little while when they come to pick up son.If they get involved shut them down. I like the idea of them seeing how their son compares to teammates. He may not do as well as they think, or they can see what he needs to work on.
Our coach has no problem w parents. He doesn't change his language when they r around. I think a few r intimidated by him. That can be a good thing.
For the Varsity it's not usually a problem since most of the players (Juniors and Seniors) have their own vehicles and parents are not coming to pick them up.
Why does a parent need to see how the players compare to each other? It's not how the players compare to each other, but do they have the necessary skills to play at the varsity level. A good coach will be letting the players know what skills each player needs to work on. However, by HS, prospective players should have the necessary skills to play at that level - if they don't, they more than likely won't make the team.
Part of the process is a learning experience for parents, too. At this stage it's time for the players to man up and take responsibility. After all they are transitioning from boys to being young men. Mom and Dad don't need to there to hold their hand. As a parent, my only job was to make sure he was attending school, getting good grades and to show up on game day. I didn't need to be observing practice every day. Besides, practice was usually over by the time I arrived home from work anyway.....
If you don't learn to trust the coach in HS, you're in for a rude awakening at the college level.
How players compare to their teammates is important IMO. Makes them work harder. If little Johnny is not high in the lineup the parents can see why. If they see the level of skills from his teammates they may see that he's not what they think. Let's face it, there is fighting for position/playing time in HS too. It usu only takes watching one practice to see who the better players are.
Not all schools have big programs that make a lot of cuts. You can make the team and still not be a very good player At a smaller school.
No one said watching practice everyday who has time for that? A lot of parents r waiting and working in the car.
I have been watching practices before I knew I would have a kid that played ball.Others are there off and on.Not ALL the time is spent doing OUR evaluation.this will be 2016 second year.Counting his one year on V and the 15 years or so of catching some preseason practices I have never heard any question the coach.We wait till the season is almost over before we start doing that.With all the games on the schedule no one is interested in practices when preseason is over. There isn't time 35 games in 45 days or so.Was'nt this about going/not going to pre start meeting?
Be thankful that your sons did not play for me. I handed out a 6 page handout outlining everything about my program. Some of you guys would be torn between being bored and hacked off. 
