Pain in th a-- coach

[umpirefour]

Some people wake up every morning and just need to be dumped. LL rules are very clear about the sportsmanship of the game at their level. Really a no brainer - just dump them. It will get worse at higher levels if you don't control it. I control all my games at the plate meeting - ground rules are covered and what I will or will not accept behaviorwise from the managers and/or teams. Tell them that this is their warning. Make sure you follow through with your thoughts at the plate meeting. I don't normally recommend this - the next game you do with this guy, let him know that you were unhappy with his previous behavior and it will not be accepted this time. Normally I try not to bring up past game situations, but this guy is ruining the game for the kids and you. Remember the new LL motto at least in my opinion: Zero Pay - Zero Tolerance!!