The Little League Coach

What Does it Mean to Volunteer as a Manager?

This post was guest blogged by Dan Green, President of DeBary Little League and manager of the DeBary Minor League Cubs.

I have been involved with Little League Baseball for 10 years as Board Member, Manager, Coach, Umpire, Treasurer and President. I have been blessed to manage some of the greatest kids I have come in contact with. This year is no different.

I have particular young gentlemen that I have a pleasure to work with in the fall of last year and this spring. This particular boy struggled at the plate. He was always stepping out of the batter box and swinging. This spring was no different. I worked with him on his stance and on his confidence. It is nice to see a kid progress in baseball especially when you have an influence on the kids.

The other night we had a game. We were losing but that did not matter to me. I told this young man if he got a hit I would buy him a chocolate shake. First pitch was high and the boy swung and missed the ball. The next two pitches were balls. The next pitch he hits the ball to left field for a double.

If you could imagine the smile on this boy’s face. He was jumping up and down on the base. Mom was cheering loudly in the stands and dad was just smiling from ear to ear. Of course the manager was just as excited as the boy and raised his hand in the air as the ball was hit.

After the game was over this young boy received the game ball and reminded me that I owed him a chocolate shake. My pocket was a little lighter but it was well worth it. This is why I volunteer my time as a Board Member and Manager. To see a kid with a smile on his face will have a lasting impression.

Coach Green

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1. Rick McBride posted on March 31, 2008:

   Dan,

   Great story! I hope we hear a hundred more just like it!

   Rick

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