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Message |
Josh (Jgleich)
Junior Member
Username: Jgleich
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 7:05 pm: |       |
I am coaching a Sophomore baseball team and some of the players are frustrated that a Freshman is starting at catcher. What sort of comments can I make to help the Sophomores realize he is a teammate and should be treated equally? |
Vincent J. Paine (Steelyankee4342)
Junior Member
Username: Steelyankee4342
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 2:53 pm: | |
I understand how your players are feeling. I tried out for a baseball team in 9th grade only to find out eight 8th graders made it. I ended up not making the team. The players that did make it however were very good players and most of them deserved the spots on the team. Anyways, a comment that I feel that may help is letting the team know that their main goal is to win. Being selfish about the situation will not help the team's chemistry and may hurt in the future. Also, let the players know that you felt that the kid deserved the catcher position and that they should not be mad at him for being a good catcher. The players should respect your comments because YOU are the one in command. |
Christopher J. Koutsavlis (Ckouts20)
Junior Member
Username: Ckouts20
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 7:29 am: | |
The distinction between recreational sport and competitive sport needs to be clearly defined. If players want to participate in a competitive environment they need to shift their attention away from other people and onto themselves. Players on competitive teams need to EARN roster spots and playing time. The collective goal of the team should be to win in this type of environment. The focus of the athlete should be the same whether they start or not. If a player is frustrated about playing time advise them to work hard to improve their skills. An achievement earned is always better than a privilege that is handed to you. |
