t-ball
This summer I coached my 4 year old in t-ball. I thought this would be fun, and although it was Luke’s idea to play, he has refused to listen to me as his coach.
I promised myself that I wouldn’t get caught up in all the sports craziness, but I have. I want him to try and to have fun. And I find myself being embarrassed when he doesn’t. In fact, I feel like killing him when he acts this way. I have to take deep breaths and remind myself that he is only four.
If all the other kids acted like this it would be one thing, but they don’t. They all try, and my son is just lies there and complains - he’s tired, he’s hot, he’s bored.
My friend Robin suggested that I pretend Luke is hard of hearing.
“Luke would do what I ask him,” I could explain to the other parents, “but I have a hard time signing with my mitt on.”
Or maybe he has toddler narcolepsy.
“Shhhh, he’s sleeping.”
But alas I am stuck parenting and coaching at the same time. He probably would do better if I wasn’t his coach. Then I could sit back and enjoy watching the little kids running the wrong way and laying down in centerfield.
I could shake my head and chuckle, happy it isn’t my child acting like a turkey.
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This should really not be surprising to you. Kids are ALWAYS better behaved for someone else. Too bad you didn’t have a co-coach who could be in charge of Luke during games and practices. I have no doubt he would have done exactly what was asked of him by someone else.Parents who coach their own kids deserve a special award.
Center Field? My 6-year-old’s team only uses the infield. Nothing like watching 16 (yes they ALL take the field) little kids ALL run to the ball when it is hit…
I say ignore your son and continue to support the kids that are out there having fun. At some point he’s likely to realize he’s missing out on something?
What do I know, I’ve got two girls and no boys. Perhaps I should write a counter-blog to yours…
I like the counter-blog idea -
I did end up ignoring Luke and not letting him hit if he refused to practice. Ughhhhhhh!
I don’t think I’ll be coaching again anytime soon.