I spent this last weekend coaching my daughter's team in an indoor tournament. I found myself thinking a lot about some things I issued to my parents about "that dad." For example, one dad had to tell everyone around about the stats of his daughter and her perfect game. This game was a couple of years ago. No matter when we played, I just kept running in to him. I sat there, not knowing this dad but thinking about "that dad." Then, I ran upon an old friend. It was good to see him and his girl. I asked how they were and he was pleasant enough but wanted to talk hunting, fishing, old times... To be honest, I love talking to him. Again, I did a lot of thinking about "that dad." I think that the attitude of the girls were also reflected in "that dad." The one girl was out there drawing attention to herself while the other one was focused, pleasant but there on a mission. In all fairness, I don't know the one at all and so perhaps this was out of character but I don't think so. Well long story short, we did pretty good and so, when we were eliminated the Tournament Director came over to me and my girl and complimented us for the showing. My daughter commented on how good her team mates did in the tournament praising them. I hope that is because ...
Please note, I could have just as easily made this "that Mom" but that wasn't the real life experience of this weekend. To be sure my Wife has a lot better influence on my daughter than I.
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