Our 2022 Little League Baseball season is off to a rocky start. This is my first year managing in the Majors Division (for 11 and 12-year olds) and we’ve lost all 7 games. Along the way, we’ve been outscored 110 – 9. You read that right. Our run differential is -101 runs. We’ve been run-ruledContinueContinue reading “How Not to Build Fair Teams in Youth Sports”
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Working with Youth Sports Parents – It’s All About Expectation Management
One of the first things a youth recreational sports coach needs to do each season is make contact with the parents of the children on their team. In addition to easing parents’ anxiety, this is a great opportunity for the coach to set expectations for the season. Doing so can go a long way towardsContinueContinue reading “Working with Youth Sports Parents – It’s All About Expectation Management”
Preparing Little League Coaches – Drills AND Administrative Best Practices
Last evening, I participated in a coaching clinic hosted by the Little League organization in which my niece is playing (and I’m coaching). As a provider of coaching clinics myself, I bring a bit of skepticism and ego to attending someone else’s clinic. I wasn’t expecting to learn that much and had a decent sizedContinueContinue reading “Preparing Little League Coaches – Drills AND Administrative Best Practices”
Hustle & Attitude 