Our team is very young this year, with only 4 of 11 players aged 14 in a 13-14 league. Our coaching staff includes the head coach and myself at all practices and games and a "running" coach for just the games. Our entire coaching philosophy revolves around the "we don't have a lot of rules, but listen to what we're telling you" strategy. So far, that seems to be working very well for the team.
Of course that's not to say that we don't have our occasional moments.
A few of the phrases I've learned to never use with the team:
"Grab some balls and head out to the infield"
"That's the way to get some wood on the ball!"
"Find a hole and shoot for it" (that one also got a "that's what she said" from about 3 of the kids)
So it seems that in addition to teaching a few things to the kids, I'm learning a bit as well. I call that a win-win.
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What is it with the "that's what she said" comments by the young'uns?? I've heard that phrase far more times than I've wanted to!
Mind you, I *know* they know ... I just don't want to **KNOW** they know!
Having seen the boys play, I think you guys are doing a great job!
Of course, I call the Umpires refs half the time and spend the other half making comments about the other coaches. So, I know nothing.
LOL
Oh and the "that's what she said" comes from The Office. Classic. I now try to use "That's what Tiger said", it kind of works.
Dana: I have to agree. I don't need to know what they know.
Kim: Thank you! We're very proud of the progress they're making.
It is so difficult when you commute. The one great thing about my 20 month unemployment is I got to watch every one of Matt's Varsity games his senior year...
OH and I used those phrases all the time, why are they bad? LOL
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