The American Journal of Sporting Opinion
May 16, 2008
Vol. 37, Pg 42-57
"Composure Limited"
by Oscar McPhee
Well gois and goils, Wednesday's softball game did not go as planned, as Austin's ACCION ATTAQUERS fell to Anthony's PS 246 Knuckleheads 6 to 2. The game wasn't even that close really, the score pushed to 5-1 after one inning.
BUT there were several things I was happy with. For one, our defense was actually very good. We turned three double plays in a five inning game - pitcher Marvin caught a line drive to his left and adeptly threw to first on one, and center fielder Trevor made a diving underhand catch and throw to first on another. I don't remember the third, but it was surely equally as awesome.
We worked on hitting today, because as I told them, 2 runs ain't gonna cut it in THIS league, boyo (and girlo)! The tough part is that the kids who are good at hitting are the ones most willing to take my advice in improving their swing and not flying out constantly. The kids who choke up and stand up there like Lurch will keep doing it no matter what I say. And I've gotta play everybody every game, because we're good sports and all, but jeez!! Lemme coach y'all!!!
An unfortunate incident happened after the game where one of my players told the other coach that they were lucky to win and the coach responded by talking about the errors said player had made. I told the coach to not talk to my kids that way, and apparently the way I said it was fairly aggressive since the other teams' assistant coach stepped between me and Anthony to keep a brawl from breaking out. But it's all behind us now!!!! I self-disciplined by running five laps around the field today for poor sportsmanship, a move my kids applauded, some of them even joining me for a lap or two.
Our next game is Monday against the very same team. I'll be wearing a muzzle this time, despite some of my kids' advice that I should "deck" the other coach. I believe our league's "no decking" rules are fairly clear.
May 16, 2008
Vol. 37, Pg 42-57
"Composure Limited"
by Oscar McPhee
Well gois and goils, Wednesday's softball game did not go as planned, as Austin's ACCION ATTAQUERS fell to Anthony's PS 246 Knuckleheads 6 to 2. The game wasn't even that close really, the score pushed to 5-1 after one inning.BUT there were several things I was happy with. For one, our defense was actually very good. We turned three double plays in a five inning game - pitcher Marvin caught a line drive to his left and adeptly threw to first on one, and center fielder Trevor made a diving underhand catch and throw to first on another. I don't remember the third, but it was surely equally as awesome.
We worked on hitting today, because as I told them, 2 runs ain't gonna cut it in THIS league, boyo (and girlo)! The tough part is that the kids who are good at hitting are the ones most willing to take my advice in improving their swing and not flying out constantly. The kids who choke up and stand up there like Lurch will keep doing it no matter what I say. And I've gotta play everybody every game, because we're good sports and all, but jeez!! Lemme coach y'all!!!
An unfortunate incident happened after the game where one of my players told the other coach that they were lucky to win and the coach responded by talking about the errors said player had made. I told the coach to not talk to my kids that way, and apparently the way I said it was fairly aggressive since the other teams' assistant coach stepped between me and Anthony to keep a brawl from breaking out. But it's all behind us now!!!! I self-disciplined by running five laps around the field today for poor sportsmanship, a move my kids applauded, some of them even joining me for a lap or two.
Our next game is Monday against the very same team. I'll be wearing a muzzle this time, despite some of my kids' advice that I should "deck" the other coach. I believe our league's "no decking" rules are fairly clear.
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