You’re not “falling behind” if you only play in your spring baseball season. If you’re told that, they’re trying to get you to feel FOMO for whatever they’re selling.
Play until you’re 30 years old instead of playing 30 games a month at 12 years old.
Parents: If there’s ONE video you watch on social media today. Please let it be this one:
Frank Martin discusses parents attempting to coach their kids from the sidelines.
Never more, in the history of sport, has the buzz word “development” been tossed around. Seems most understands the importance of it, yet so many just give it lip service. If you’re focused on games more than quality practices, skill acquisition, IQ, etc. You’re missing the boat.
Parents yell at games because they’re nervous & don’t have control over the outcome. They feel anxious & need to let the energy out.
Even obnoxious parents think they’re being helpful in some way.
We need to give them the outlet, just frame what is healthy & helpful chatter.