Vanderbilt Help Needed

Why not make it simple ?---when you son calls to tell him that he is coming simply ask him how he pronounces his last name---thus your son gets the CORRECT prounciation and a the same time shows coach he is mature enough to ask a question like that

Midlo Dad,
It is pronounced Bak' ich (as in my "back" hurts and my foot has an "itch"). He is a great guy, as is Coach Corbin, and Vandy would be great school for your son to consider. Hope he enjoys his trip to Nashville.

I agree with TR.

First time I spoke with son's pitching coach I called him Coach "Sullivan", he never said a word.

I don't see why your son whould worry about that. Getting an offer doesn't rest on correct pronounciation of a coaches name.

Thanks. I understand TR's view, and made the same suggestion myself, but you never know what will make someone a bit less comfortable.

Coaches want to deal directly with the kids, and the kids want to show they can handle it. But the reality is, the coaches have ample experience handling adult discussions and kids have much less. And in most instances, the coaches speak from a position of power and authority, and even the most mature teenager can feel intimidated.

Sometimes it's easier to smooth out the nerves than to make EVERYTHING feel like a challenge. He's still going to place the call himself. In fact, knowing him, it'll happen when I'm not even around! So don't worry about me trying to talk him through it!

Now, if only I could figure out how and when we're going to get there ....

P.S. to TPM -- not to worry, still talking to Clemson, too! Going down there Feb. 17, that one's already scheduled!

I am not worried, I am not the recruiting coach!

Hmmm, Feb 17, will be there as well. DK takes the mound! I most likely will see you in the parent section.

Cool, I'll contact you as we get closer to make sure we don't miss each other.

You won't miss us as I am sure your seats will be in the same "bleacher section" as the parents!

Kopp family will be in full force that weekend!

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Cool, I'll contact you as we get closer to make sure we don't miss each other.

She's the one in the orange wig.

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Kopp family will be in full force that weekend!

And when a certain Kopp flame thrower is on the hill guess who's leading the charge!
In that case, stay to the side or back. Just teasin' TPM, I've seen some mothers who were very supportive when their sons were on the hill
PS. I took my 13yr old to Vandy last year and he caught a shirt at the ball game.

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PS. I took my 13yr old to Vandy last year and he caught a shirt at the ball game.

Hmph......apparently Lil Beezer missed Uncle IB's phone call for that trip!

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Hmph......apparently Lil Beezer missed Uncle IB's phone call for that trip!

Oh... Well then, WHO WAS the crazy person that kept screaming "STOP CALLING ME YOU MORON"!

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Kopp family will be in full force that weekend!

And when a certain Kopp flame thrower is on the hill guess who's leading the charge!
In that case, stay to the side or back. Just teasin' TPM, I've seen some mothers who were very supportive when their sons were on the hill
PS. I took my 13yr old to Vandy last year and he caught a shirt at the ball game.

Mama Kopp will be doing her usual, off to the side hiding!

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Oh... Well then, WHO WAS the crazy person that kept screaming "STOP CALLING ME YOU MORON"!

LOL.....well, now I know why you changed phones!!!!

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Mama Kopp will be doing her usual, off to the side hiding!

And if the game is close you'll be totally exhausted by the time he's done! Funny how a person can get so tired holding still and looking completely relaxed on the outside!
Should be a fun and exciting year for you, good luck! What a great program.