Nina Rieger asked:

Is it normal for Little Leagues to tell their coaches that they are NOT allowed to keep stats? How do you measure progress?

Waitman’s answer:

Ditto.
Notes from game play help the coaches determine what drills are needed.
Also-physical skills, due to mental breakdowns, don't always carry over from practice to games. However, with good practice drills players learn to think ahead and react mo... Continue reading »

Nina Rieger asked:

Is it normal for Little Leagues to tell their coaches that they are NOT allowed to keep stats? How do you measure progress?

Waitman’s answer:

Another thought---league baseball is competitive. Ever hear of the Little League World Series? Then in most states there is a state level tournament for 11U and 10U ages. Anyone who has thouroughly read and understands the minimum playing requirements... Continue reading »

Nina Rieger asked:

Is it normal for Little Leagues to tell their coaches that they are NOT allowed to keep stats? How do you measure progress?

Waitman’s answer:

A coach doesn't need stats to keep track of errors in execution.
He just needs to make notes of what the errors were and incorporate drills and instructions in practices to cover those situations. Of course when most people think of stats they are on... Continue reading »

Nina Rieger asked:

Is it normal for Little Leagues to tell their coaches that they are NOT allowed to keep stats? How do you measure progress?

Waitman’s answer:

Stats are only a tool for planning and game managenent
Stats can be manipulated and stats can be used to motivate
But stats for a short time are not much help.
As another responder wrote best hitter crushes ball but right to people
Less skilled hi... Continue reading »

Joshua Harmon asked:

how can use parents take th poltics out of youth sports i know there always poltics in pro sports

Waitman’s answer:

Another thought---league baseball is competitive. Ever hear of the Little World Series? Then in most states there is a state level tournament for 11U and 10U ages. The league season is supposed to develope all the players and the top players theoretic... Continue reading »

MARTY WRIGHT asked:

I AM ASST.COACH OF UNDER 10.THE LAST 3 YEARS MY SON HAS PLAYED INFIELD.BUT NOW THE HEAD COACH HAS HIS SON PLAYING INFIELD.WHAT SHOULD I DO

Waitman’s answer:

Keeping in mind that this was for a 10U team-you have to be aware of team chemistry and flexibility in the lineup.
It doesn't matter whether it is league or travel ball if you turn baseball, or any sport for that matter, into a "job" then you will have... Continue reading »

MARTY WRIGHT asked:

I AM ASST.COACH OF UNDER 10.THE LAST 3 YEARS MY SON HAS PLAYED INFIELD.BUT NOW THE HEAD COACH HAS HIS SON PLAYING INFIELD.WHAT SHOULD I DO

Waitman’s answer:

If you are playing Little League, until Majors (12U) it is supposed to be entirely about player development. If you dont want to develope players with prima donna attitudes (which will hurt them in the long run) and other players who feel like loosers... Continue reading »