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CD, I think this is a fine thread.

We are a supportive community of mostly like-minded baseball parents, players, coaches and fans. Members share so much helpful advice, but I think one of the most valuable services we provide here is to help parents adjust their "eyesight" about the whole process - about just how good the other players are at the college level - before they give their mouth too much of a workout! Big Grin

With that being said, I do have to tell you about our new hunting dog. He is probably the smartest pup we've ever had, in a lifetime of owning good dogs. Yup, he's going to be a fine hunter, probably win some competitions if we ever chose to go that route.

Excuse me, let me take off these glasses (the rose tint makes it a little hard to see in the distance). Hmmm, thing is, this dog seems a little timid... might even turn out to be gun shy. But he's our pup, and we have grown to love him dearly in the months he's been with us. However he turns out, we'll love him beyond words, no matter what. Guess pups are a bit like sons (and daughters). Wink

Julie

P.S. Wanna see some pictures?
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Originally posted by rabe62:
ok ok i get it no helicopter parents wanted.i agree that parameters are needed,exactly like a game situation we have to keep our emotions in check when talking to coaches,agents,scouts and all others working in different capacities with our kids.make no mistake it's an emotional topic. let jr. make his own decisions about recruiting visits,school selection,summer team, summer school,just about everything. but dont let him believe that he's not good enough because one of those people said so.
encouragement at every turn is the most important ingredient.our experience was quite different than most (maybe not), we had coaches doubt our boys' ability all along this journey, that is still going on.Work ethic is not one of the 5 tools and its like an inside joke, you had to be there.
no matter what we do as parents the player always has to prove himself again and again.just like your job, "what have you done for me lately"

rabe - our experience was very similar to yours. That stuff (external doubt) is all fuel for the fire.

I agree with you that encouragement is the number 1 thing a parent can provide their player.
Dang! Imagine my surprise when I saw a whole thread dedicated to ME! Holy cr*p, how embarrassing! It's true, sometimes I catch myself saying something about my kid or grandkid when I suddenly realize nobody wants to hear what I have to say about me or my.
A very good friend directed me to this thread and it made me chuckle, saw myself and at least one other Peacock being described! Guess I'm not completely crazy after all...
PS Julie, please send pictures of extraordinary dog!
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Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
Dang! Imagine my surprise when I saw a whole thread dedicated to ME! Holy cr*p, how embarrassing! It's true, sometimes I catch myself saying something about my kid or grandkid when I suddenly realize nobody wants to hear what I have to say about me or my.
A very good friend directed me to this thread and it made me chuckle, saw myself and at least one other Peacock being described! Guess I'm not completely crazy after all...

IB - I know you and you are the last guy I was thinking about when starting this thread - you are safe Big Grin LOL!
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Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
But anyway, While we're on the subject, my 15 year old is 6' 12 1/2" and weighs 293 lbs. The Yankee's are offering him world series tickets, 15 sweet bats, a bat bag and keys to the stadium. Do you think they're interested or is this something they offer all 15 year old boys?


Haha--who doesn't have keys to that stadium?
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Originally posted by twotex:
Maybe we need a thread that just says "Brags". Lots would contribute but none would read, but at least we could get it out of our systems.

Bragging is ok I guess although baseball seems to humble all who do so. We have two threads stickied at the top of the general forum that have that quality about them. They are designed specifically so people can tell us about their kids without fear someone may call them out.

What we are talking about here is different. The "question" itself is the "brag" and the people doing it think the rest of us are too dumb to figure it out. I have more respect for the braggers than the ones who need constant reaffirmation of just how "gifted" their "prodigious" kids are.

The questions are often humerous like...

Is Stanford a good school academically? If so, do they have a good baseball team as I was wondering since my son received an invite to their all-star camp?

Should we offer food to all the scouts who are visiting our house?

How should my son manage his time since there are so many girls who want to be his girlfriend, calling our house constantly, and holding him up from his homework - all due to his success on the baseball field?

Does anyone have a software program to manage the hundreds of D1 letters they are receiving?

etc. and so forth...

A lot of the questions are harmless since they are often asked by first-time members who are trying to figure out for the "first" time where their kids fit in the pecking order and many of them didn't bother to search the forum for previous topics on the matter. The ones that inspired this thread are long-time members and have no doubt seen all the questions asked and answered and subsequently asked again and subsequently re-answered and so forth. I am not sure whether it is insecurity or hubris or a combination of both.
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Originally posted by Swampboy:
So, what are you saying, CD?

Are you implying this isn't the place to ask how to hide my son's US birth certificate and establish overseas residency so he can bypass the draft and negotiate as a free agent?

Does anyone have a sample agreement for loaning artifacts to Cooperstown?

Very good and wish I could help you out Big Grin

Sent you a pm Swampboy!

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