Hello Parents!
Do you remember playing Little League as a kid? Remember the first time you didn’t hustle down the base path? The baseball coach wouldn’t let you live it down, if you’re dad was present he’d pull you off the field and give you a good scolding. These days you see more and more of it. Look at the Major Leagues, every night of Sports Center or other ESPN you see it. What kind of example is that for our kids.
I coach 7 to 9 years old and see the same thing. It’s not all the kids; and I understand some of the kids really don’t have any interest in organized youth baseball. However, that type of behavior should not be tolerated. So, at the beginning of the year, I let them know what my expectations are, and gving your best effort is in the top 3.
We can’t completely blame the pros. We, as parents, need to enforce and teach our kids why giving our best is so important. Remember, you’re laying their foundations of their work ethic now!
So the next time you’re at the kid’s basebal game or baseball practice and you see lack of hustle on their part – jump on it quick. You don’t have to embarass them. Wait till you get home and TALK about it and let them know that type of behavior will not be tolerated. In years to come you’ll kids will understand and be glad they had parents who showed them the way – nad they will carry it on to the next generation.
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