What would you think?

Question

My husband is a coach on my sons Minor team , I have noticed that the coaches , including my husband have favorites who play infield .I talked my friend into putting her son in our league . He wound up on my sons team . Great ! Well her son came from a team where he was Catcher , 1st or short stop.
The new coaches (husband too) Keep the new kids outfield.I feel , this new kid may start to not like the game because his position is infield. And others too. They dont even try them out . I talked to my husband and he said "our infielders are really strong" Well maybe the others are too if they try them . Please someone hopefully , former coaches , explain if this is the way to do it . I am getting embaressed when moms go to me to say something.

Answer 1

I'm a former high school umpire who has worked all the bases. The new player's did not start the season with the team your husband manages. It's really hard sometimes to take a player who has played well and up and move them to another position. Especially, when they have been part of the team from day one. If I'm playing catcher who is doing a great job this is what I might be thinking if something like that would happen.......

"Here I've been with this team from day one. I have been doing a great job. I'm the best catcher on this team."

"Now all of a sudden here comes this new guy and takes my catching position. I'm pissed....I'm gonna quit."

What I'm trying to say is that your husband may have a mutiny on his hands. Player's might feel betrayed with such a stir~up.
Player's might quit the team. Player's might start playing bad if they feel that their coach has back stabbed them, if you know what I mean. These new guys didn't start with the team and should not just walk in and take another guys position.

The coaches need to take some time in practice and see how the new guys play verses how the existing players play. And, over time if the new player is believed to be "better", then they may want to consider making a change.

The change does not have to perminant. The players can share positions by inning or game. Test the waters and see what happens. More or less the majority of moves are gradual. It's not always the best or right thing to just up and move players around on a dime. It only takes one move to effect the whole team, so you have to watch, observe, and talk to your players. Moves or changes arn't always bad but, rushed moves and changes can be.

Like it or not, a new catcher could effect a pitcher. These player's arn't in MLB. There has to be balance and fairness. So, in fairness maybe your husband and the other coaches just
need some more time and understanding as they consider moving players around.

There is alot more I could say, but I hope my answer helps you out. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Im afraid its true...if a player who has been on the team for awhile and is very strong at his position then there is a chance where he is going to stay on that position. It's like in my lacrosse team. my coach have certain people play on certain position. The faster and quicker people play right, left, center and stuff like that. But if your kids are strong than the coach is going to leave those kids there. Maybe in the future your friends son will eventually play in the infield and catcher. He needs to prove that to the coaches. good luck

Answer 3

A coach that shows favoritism over utilizing the talent on the team to win games, is a crappy coach. I also don't think it's fair that one kid's dad is the coach because human nature says that the dad is going to favor his son. Not fair to the other kids.

Answer 4

Just think of it like this, It's good for the team to learn all the ends and outs of each player and soon enouph he will prove to the coach that he is what he is good at. Encourage the boy and mothers to encourage their kids to do their best and they should get the kids to talk with the coach and see if they can prove what they can really do! encourage them to practice more with their problem areas and this will build up self esteem!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It is tough to break up a good Infeld at any level. They all get used to the way they play together and learn everyone's strengths and weaknesses. Some players also belong in the outfield because they can read a fly ball better than a ground ball and most importantly you can never go wrong with speed in the outfield.

Answer 7

Start your own team, I coached all my kids when they wanted to play ball. I may re-start now with my grandchildren.

Answer 8

Tell people you aren't the coach, just married to one of them. If they persist, tell them "aren't they all catchers?" and change the topic to Cosmo or some non-baseball topic.

Answer 9

Tell him to stop coaching and stop your children from particiapting in useless sports activities. All those activities are a waste of time and sum up to nothing in life.

Answer 10

your husband and other coaches shouldn't be coaching