Having your kid get kicked off his baseball team is a sports parent’s nightmare. But you can navigate your way out of it, and even reconcile with the coach. I have one son who throws his helmet when he strikes out. My other son throws his helmet in celebration when the team scores. One hasContinue reading “Do This Now if Your Kid is Kicked Off a Baseball Team”
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4 Ways to Respond to a Coach Playing Favorites
I feel the most indignant when I’m in the stands watching my kid languishing on the bench in a youth baseball game or playing the wrong position, because I don’t have a close enough relationship with the coach. At the end of the day, coaches don’t want to alienate the parents and starts schisms onContinue reading “4 Ways to Respond to a Coach Playing Favorites”
Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?
Is it a parent’s place to report an illegal bat in a Little League baseball game When your son’s teammate is using an illegal bat in a Little League game, do you say anything? It’s complicated. Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats Having researched and bought about 20 bats for my kids, and havingContinue reading “Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?”
New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy
The new USA bats are finally for sale. There is nothing that keeps a youth baseball parent up at night more than making sure his or her player has the right bat. Last year, during the Christmas sales on USA bats, when my older son was 10U (about to play up in 11U), I boughtContinue reading “New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy”