pre-game..what should I have done..

[CecilOne]

Originally posted by kellerumps
Now then you take his grief for about an inning or 2. Then ..............Please repeat after me in strong voice after taking your mask off and holding up your hand in STOP type fashion..... "COACH...I HAVE HEARD ENOUGH FROM YOU!!!". If he continues to chirp, then he "Hears" about the game from one of his parents.

Keep on "Learning the Ropes".

Remember "COACH, I HAVE HEARD ENOUGH!!!!".

I really believe we have to de-personalize situations and just say "COACH, no more (no "I")" gently first, then strongly. In other words, his behavior has reached a limit for the good of game, not your personal feelings.