Let me just say the remarks and attitudes that are coming from the dug out during a game need to stop if I can hear rude remarks I can't imagine the coachs can't hear it they need to put a stop to it! Lets teach our kids that it is not ok to make rude remarks, curse or have bad attitudes towards the team you are playing or anyone for that matter!

That would be a parent's job...........

yeah it is the parents job! where  do you the kids learn it from???????

OK it's the parents job right! But if the coach just stands there and does nothing then I can't imagine the kids would stop!!!  Everyone who coachs takes a position to be a role model here is the SNAP info on the main page for coach's! I want my kid to play and have fun and so far there have been fights between parents, kids, coach's! Wow this is only little league and most kids are there to have a good time please don't ruin it and be a positive influence on our children encourage good sportsmanship!

1. S - Simplicity - So simple even a kid can understand what you want them to do and how to do it.
   
2. N - Necessary - Do the things needed to develop logically, step-by-step.
   
3. A - Attitude - Develop the proper attitude in your players, coaches and families.
   
4. P - Practice - Encourage practice - repetition of the proper fundamental techniques is the key to proper skill development.

the coaches only stand there when their kids are in the field otherwise their managing the game giving signs,talkin to players, on the bases at home plate, and the other coach across the field. Not to mention talking to umpires, making sure the kids dont bat out of order and for some coaches keeping score, calming down parents and trying to make sure all the kids get in the game.So heres one thats not on the main page its calld east side trash!

WHEELS SOUNDS LIKE YOUR A PRO COACH  SO WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY EAST SIDE TRASH?????????

just what it sounds like no im not a pro coach but parents need to understand what all is involved in coaching and maybe help out if it bothers them that much.

I understand the person wanting to have the coach stop bad attitudes of the players in the dug out. But I agree that that attitude is a learned thing and it wouldn't be there if they had not learned it else where. I think sometimes the excitement and influence of other players does get some kids saying things they might not normally say and if a coach hears it I would hope they would say something to the players. The coaches (the ones I've seen) I believe don't hear most of what the kids say in the dug out. They are focused on the whole game where thier attention is on the field. I have seen a coach throw down his clip board because he didn't like the umpire's call. That bothered me for a long time but it was once and everyone has bad moments. If that kind of attitude had continued I would have spoke to him personally about it. If it would do any good or not would be up to them at least I would have tried. It's a hard job for everyone at the ball park.

momofwestern i agree with you on stopping comments from the dugout.

cubswin !!   When its coming from the dugout its the coaching staffs job to either stop it or bring it to the parents attention.

East side trash huh. I supose nothing like that happens anywhere else. In a way part of a coaches job is to be a parent when on the feild, Their all kids sounds like you need a lesson in name calling yourself wheels. And iam sure most parents would help out if the coaching staff would ask.Alot of people dont want coaches to think they are trying to step on toes......

I know its been awhile since the last post, however, I cant believe any coach would think its the parents place to control his dugout. I have coached for years, and been a player myself for more than 30years. If kids dont have respect enough to keep their comments about other teams to a minimum, then it only leads to fights and vengeful playing attitudes down the road. Sure kids will be kids and laugh or joke about some other players or teams playing ability or lack thereof. I as a Coach, will never expect a parent to but in when my teams runs their mouths. But I also agree that respect for others start at home. That is why all teams should have either a team parent that is a dugout representitive or assistant coach.