Jim De Boer asked:

What can parents do to squelch an unruly fan?

Rick’s answer:

Report this to the home team head coach. He should confer with the other coach
and with the umpire who is likely already aware of the situation and just waiting
for a complaint to come to him.The Ump can offer to forfeit the game. A board
member o... 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?

Rick’s answer:

I coached in a league in Florida like this when I first started out with T-Ball. I tried
to get the league to change. They wouldn't. We ended up leaving the park for a
more competitive league where we have stayed for the last 4 years. Competition
i... Continue reading »

Tim Wiltz asked:

what do say to a youth pitcher 9u when he is replaced?

Rick’s answer:

Walk out to the mound and greet him cheerfully..."hey buddy-boy, how ya doing
out here", etc. Regardless of how he has performed, tell him you are very proud of
him for working so hard. Tell him that we're going to let ______give it a try and
to ke... Continue reading »