At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside
And asked, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?"
"Yes, coach", replied the little boy. "
Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?"
The little boy nodded in the affirmative.
"So," the coach continued, "I'm sure you know, when an out is called, you shouldn't argue,
curse the umpire, or call him an asshole. Do you understand all that?"
Again, the little boy nodded in the affirmative.
The coach continued, "And when I take you out of the game so that another boy gets a chance to play,
it's not a dumb-ass decision or that the coach is a shithead is it?"
"No, coach."
"Good", said the coach. "Now go over there and explain all that to your grandmother.”
Thanks Phil
An an ex-president of a Little League Organization, this is the abosolute truth.
ReplyDeletehjets, as a former coach I completely agree.
DeleteAdults behaving badly at children's sports events. All too often. Can ya get more ignant that that?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure stuff happens too, but what a great way to teach kids that life ain't fair.
Kid, get em a leash.
DeleteHaha. Sad but true. :)
ReplyDeleteLindaG, indeed.
DeleteI done stoled that one, Phil. 🤣
ReplyDeleteBobo the Hobo, good for you. You do know that's how I get them, right?
DeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteedutcher, it's life!
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