knucklecurve wrote:I couldn't agree more with some of the recent comments. The best communication practice that I have seen be effective for a coach is to inform the parents that we will work on a player playing the position of their choice, as well as teach them how to play other positions but the consistant factor or message is and should always be that the only gaurantee is that there is no gaurantee. A coaches true responsibilty is to put the players in positions that best help the team to win. I have noticed how many parents want there child to play SS or in the infield, but at the end of the day some just don't have what it takes fielding wise, or they are to fast to not utilize them in the outfield. Once they have a taste of success and the parents begin to realize the impotance of outfield play, things can really start clicking for a club. Communication is the moral of this story.
This is where the problem usually arises. Espically as the kids get older. You have kids who are working at the game and getting better. Others are not. Many times the players that are falling behind get frustrated or might I say the parents get frustrated. This frustration is frequently directed at the coach. They think their little DD is not getting a fair shake. On 99% of the teams I have watched, coached or played on performance is rewarded and the players are getting plenty of playing time. If your not getting the job done you will get benched or replaced.
Look in the mirror parents. Get to work. Get help and instruction for your daughter if she really has the work ehtic and desire to play the game. Playing time and positions are earned on all good select teams. If you dont produce or get better you will get left behind with only your complaints and excuses.
