There’s a Bully on the Team
We've all encountered bullies at some point in our lives. Some of us have been bullied and some have been the bullies. This is a centuries old problem and it…
Before You Complain, Have You Volunteered Yet?
For any organized sports league to function smoothly, you need to have volunteers who are willing to donate their time to help with the regular functions of the league. I…
Taking Away Baseball as a Consequence
Taking away sports as a punishment or consequence is a really tough one for me because when you pull your kid out of a game or off of a team,…
Some of My Best Friends are Baseball Moms
It's the bottom of the 6th inning and my son is in pitching. I get nervous, I need to focus, and small talk is not an option right now.…
Missing Games for Other Events
This is one of the toughest decisions when you're a sports parent. There's a birthday party, a special family event, a school event, a vacation, and you have to…
The Uncomfortable Relationship Between Parents and Umpires
The count was 1-2. My son was the lead off batter in the top of the first inning and I was standing behind the backstop recording with my video…