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Problem Children
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Posted 2 months ago How do you all deal with the discipline problems on your teams? I coach coach-pitch baseball and have the 1st year kids. I can deal with a lack of talent, poor attention and "kids-being-kids", but I have a hard time with the flat out brats. One of the boys, who is probably the most physically talented, has THE WORST attitude towards anyone or anything. I mentioned this to his Dad who says "Well. you know, he is 7." You know what, I have a team full of 7's, and they aren't all this bad! Basically it comes down to me having to put the three that try NOT to participate in the outfield, and do my best with the nine that actually want to play and have fun. But sometimes, I really want run a boot up their backsides! 100 Years from now ..... all new people !! |
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| Posted about 1 month ago The boot would work the best, but since we are "professionals" here, we'll skip the boot. Our best asset is usually a team parent (typically a mom, but can be a dad or any other family member), even the coaches spouse / significant other, who tend to be the nurturing side for the kids, that leaves the coaching to the coaches. This kid sounds like he doesn't fall far from the tree, so may not have much luck with him. I have both coached and been the team mom, I also took on the roll of disciplinarian, and usually a good stern look put them back in check. I've found that most of the time when we get a kid like this, his home life sux, and is the root of the issues. Try taking a little more time with him, see if you can work on his self esteem and attitude from a different angle, or just ignore him all together, and he'll make a great bench warmer. Consequences for Actions.
I guess those really aren't answers, but suggestions. Some work, some don't, and every team has at least one of these kind of kids.
Jackie |