A Little League Coach

[mrmacwvu1]

Right now they're not ready to make a trip to the Astrodome to play the Bears...LOL

I was hoping someone would get it.

[Jigfishn10]

Well the kids played their hearts out tonight and beat the best and undefeated team in the league. What a bunch of happy kids at the end of the game!

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Well the kids played their hearts out tonight and beat the best and undefeated team in the league. What a bunch of happy kids at the end of the game!

That is awesome!!! Hells yeah!

[deaknh03]

Well the kids played their hearts out tonight and beat the best and undefeated team in the league. What a bunch of happy kids at the end of the game!

congrats!!

[Teal]

So the Bad News Bears won a game? That's incredible!

[A-Jay]

WTG ~

 

They just needed someone to believe in them.  You did that.

 

And you guys didn't beat the best team in the league - you're coaching them.

 

Congrats.

 

A-Jay

[ShimanoDobynsGuy]

Put me in coach..

 

 

[Fishing Rhino]

Well, that win leaves you as the only undefeated coach in the league. Congratulations.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

congrats man! kids need a coach who has a passion for the game, the less they see the irresponsible side of life the better. look at what you did with only a couple days of positive attitude and having faith in themselves.

[Jigfishn10]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

There was a runner on first and 2 outs in the last inning and the batter hit the ball to the shortstop who made a really nice play, we were instructing "2, 2, 2, 2", meaning throw to second base. Well a slight bobble of the ball and over it went for a close play at second. It seemed like an eternity, both sides of the diamond quiet, you could hear a pin drop in the stands, finally, the ump yells "you're out!" The kids went wild, throwing their hats and gloves in air, the parents clapping as hard as you could imagine and it was like this collective exhale came out from everyone.

 

I've been receiving some really nice text and e-mail messages the last couple of days. I guess I really didn't know how badly the kids really wanted to win or how bad team morale was.

 

Oh well, the game on Friday has been cancelled due to the Holiday weekend, so we don't lace em up till Tuesday.

 

Wish the boys luck!

[MCS]

Good luck...I rooting for them 

[ShimanoDobynsGuy]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

There was a runner on first and 2 outs in the last inning and the batter hit the ball to the shortstop who made a really nice play, we were instructing "2, 2, 2, 2", meaning throw to second base. Well a slight bobble of the ball and over it went for a close play at second. It seemed like an eternity, both sides of the diamond quiet, you could hear a pin drop in the stands, finally, the ump yells "you're out!" The kids went wild, throwing their hats and gloves in air, the parents clapping as hard as you could imagine and it was like this collective exhale came out from everyone.

 

I've been receiving some really nice text and e-mail messages the last couple of days. I guess I really didn't know how badly the kids really wanted to win or how bad team morale was.

 

Oh well, the game on Friday has been cancelled due to the Holiday weekend, so we don't lace em up till Tuesday.

 

Wish the boys luck!

This post brings back memories from when I played/coached. I still play Tuesday nights and tournaments 2 or 3 weekends out of the month... I'm getting two old last year for playing 70 some games a year. Anyway glad to see you stepped up and the team is turning around. Kids need to enjoy sports in general so they can learn to be Competitive win or lose but it's always nice to win.Keep up the good work wish you and your team the best the rest of the year..

[Jigfishn10]

Good luck...I rooting for them 

 

 

This post brings back memories from when I played/coached. I still play Tuesday nights and tournaments 2 or 3 weekends out of the month... I'm getting two old last year for playing 70 some games a year. Anyway glad to see you stepped up and the team is turning around. Kids need to enjoy sports in general so they can learn to be Competitive win or lose but it's always nice to win.Keep up the good work wish you and your team the best the rest of the year..

Thanks a millon guys.

[Jigfishn10]

Just wanted to close the thread by letting you know that the kids lost a best 2 of 3 playoff series tonight. The series went 3 games with all 3 games being close thrillers. Tonight we lost in the last inning 4-3. The last 4 or so regular season games and playoffs were incredible. The kids were coming to the field more excited to play and this playoff series had them believing in themselves.

 

We, my 2 coaches and I, have gotten some really nice feedback from the other coaches, league board members and most importanly, the parents.

 

I could not be more proud of these kids...Mission accomplished.

[K_Mac]

WTG Jigfishn10! Coaching kids is an opportunity to make a real difference. There is little more important (and increasingly rare) than men and women who lead and teach by example. There is no way of avoiding politics in Little League or life in general, but life is too short to worry about what petty people think. 

[deaknh03]

WTG Jigfishn10! Coaching kids is an opportunity to make a real difference. There is little more important (and increasingly rare) than men and women who lead and teach by example. There is no way of avoiding politics in Little League or life in general, but life is too short to worry about what petty people think. 

[K_Mac]

Deaknh03 I used petty for a reason. I care little what most people think, but there are some whose opinion matters. Relying entirely on my own counsel is a dangerous thing...

[MCS]

Just wanted to close the thread by letting you know that the kids lost a best 2 of 3 playoff series tonight. The series went 3 games with all 3 games being close thrillers. Tonight we lost in the last inning 4-3. The last 4 or so regular season games and playoffs were incredible. The kids were coming to the field more excited to play and this playoff series had them believing in themselves.

We, my 2 coaches and I, have gotten some really nice feedback from the other coaches, league board members and most importanly, the parents.

I could not be more proud of these kids...Mission accomplished.

Great job jig way to go! Now enjoy some fishing down time

[Sam]

Go for it.

 

Make the last four games fun for the kids.

 

Give each some encouragement and tell them two things:

1.  Don't look back; and

2.  There is no crying in baseball.

 

Now put on your hat and cup and go out there and have some fun with the kids.

[Jigfishn10]

Great job jig way to go! Now enjoy some fishing down time

Ahhh Man, I haven't done any fishing since last fall, so you know I'm ready to get out there, but I can't tell you how much I really emjoyed going to the field to coach and playing pepperball with the kids prior to the game. It started out as a couple of kids playing, but by the last game I had the whole team jumping in!

 

Pepper: I know, I went retro, but what a fun way to loosen up prior to a ball game.

[MCS]

Pepper is fun...,I love the old films of the gas house gang playing pepper and the tricks. I can do a few of the moves lol keep pepper alive coach. Tip of the cap to ya....Connie Mack of little leagues u are lol