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mbandtb
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 Posted - 09/17/2012 : 12:11:32
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I have wondered about this for a while. We have been navigating through the tryout process and I can't help but wonder what effect the parents have regarding their child's chances to play on a travel team.
So, this is one for the coaches of 12U travel ball......how much does your impression of a kid's parents effect whether or not they make your team? What are some things that would you would consider a "no, no" from team parents. |
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4bagger
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Posted - 09/18/2012 : 09:42:39
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I think this was discussed at length either in the general discussion section or in this section. You might find some interesting stuff looking there.
During the younger years, 6U to 12U, my decision to take a kid included alot about the parents and how they behaved during tryouts and early season practices. I just didn't have time to deal with parent issues so it was easier to just not take the kid.
Starting at 13 on up the parents became less of a factor each year because the kids started taking more responsibility for themselves and as a coach I could be tougher with the parents and/or ignore them. Or tell them their kid was sitting because of the parents actions and the kid would get mad at their parents for screwing up their baseball.
Best thing for parents to do is take their kid to tryouts and sit in the stands and be quiet. Coaches know what to look for. If they don't, in the parents eyes, then don't join that team. Once you join a team help out as asked and be positive and supporting.
After 19 years of coaching this is the first season I have not coached any team. I sit in the stands and help when the coach asks. I don't agree with 100% of what the coach is doing but I support him and the team and my son does what he is told. I am positive ans supporting and keep my mouth shut. If I don't like how things turn out at the end of the season next June I will find another team. |
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Amen Brother
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Posted - 09/18/2012 : 10:56:32
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| @4 bagger,if everyone would take that attitude baseball would be such a pleasure for the kids to play. The bad part is, lots of people want do that and sooner or later it ends up destroying the childs chances of playing the game they enjoy. Parents sit there for the year you have committed for and dont cause any drama. After the season, if you dont like what you see, tell the coaches thanks and move on. For some , i know this want happen, and my suggestion to you is coach your own team and make yourself miserable. |
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peashooter
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Posted - 09/19/2012 : 14:53:39
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Parents can and do ruin a kids chances for a team. Unless your kid is A-Rod, most good coaches will pass on a parent issue. There is one I have this year who was constantly riding their kid all during tryouts (we had them over 3 weeks). Then when their kid didn't make the original 9, I would get 2 page emails on what can they do better...Then we picked up another player, and I get another 2 page email...
Now mind you nothing was super crazy about the yelling at the kid...it was more of loud corrections. The emails were very nice, but man I can see that as a manager nightmare, getting 2 page emails every game... No thanks |
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rippit
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Posted - 09/22/2012 : 21:06:50
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Originally posted by peashooter
Parents can and do ruin a kids chances for a team. Unless your kid is A-Rod, most good coaches will pass on a parent issue. There is one I have this year who was constantly riding their kid all during tryouts (we had them over 3 weeks). Then when their kid didn't make the original 9, I would get 2 page emails on what can they do better...Then we picked up another player, and I get another 2 page email...
Now mind you nothing was super crazy about the yelling at the kid...it was more of loud corrections. The emails were very nice, but man I can see that as a manager nightmare, getting 2 page emails every game... No thanks
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Ashman
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Posted - 09/24/2012 : 17:16:50
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| Until the boys are driving themselves to practice, you can't get the kid without the parents. Parents need to get along with the other parents as well as the coaches. IMHO, I feel the tryouts for the kids are as much of an interview on the parents to see if they are a fit with the rest of team. Travel team parents spend a good amount of time together between practices, games, fund raising activities, etc. |
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