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My New Year’s Resolutions

Here are my top 10 Coaching New Year’s Resolutions

10. I will learn AND REMEMBER every kid’s name on the team BEFORE the end of the season.
9. I will only say “come on blue” once per inning. (Will probably be the first one to be broken)
8. I will maintain my cool when one of my players runs full speed to the next base on a caught line drive for the 5th time in the game! (Probably not, but again, sounds good)
7. I will be on time to every practice.
6. I will have a plan for every practice. (Yeah right)
5. I will focus on the field and not the pretty moms in the stands! (Again, unlikely)
4. I will draft kids for their commitment to team and not their ability…(sure)
3. I will not argue with anyone from a city who’s name starts with D…(anyone believe this?)
2. I won’t let uniformed parents with nothing better to do with their lives than complain bother me. (This one I will keep)
1. I will remember that 10 years from now, none of this will really matter except the impact I have on the kid’s lives.

Now don’t go gettin’ your panties all in a ruffle…just a little fun for the end of the year.

What’s your resolution?

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1. Fastpitch Softball Coaching posted on February 15, 2010:

   Seems like a great list. I would mix in the 24 hour rule.
   1. I will not respond to a parent’s uncontrolled complaint until 24 hours after the incident.

   1a. Oh, I guess I should lead with: I will inform the parents that a 24 hour rule is in place for all issues — that is for the sanity of both sides.

   2. I commit to making my girls better players, but more importantly, better people.

   – Dan
   Fastpitch Softball Coaching

2. Arye posted on March 10, 2010:

   Here are some of mine.

   I will work on developing more pitchers, and not rely on one or two guys to carry the team.

   I will work kids who are not as skilled into the infield sometimes to give them the chance to make plays.

   I will nod when parents complain and tell them I will look into whatever ridiculous thing they are asking me (Hey, it works with my mom).

3. The Little League Coach posted on March 31, 2010:

   “More importantly, better people” I love that!

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