The Only Questions I Ask My Kids' Coaches
Does she listen? Does he do what you are asking you to do? Is she respectful? Is he a good teammate? Does she work hard for you? What does he need to do to get better? During the season, these are the only questions that I ask my kids' coaches. I can see everything else, but I try to stay out of the way and let their coaches coach, and I let my kids play. I watch to see if my kids are having fun. I watch to see if they are growing and developing, and I can tell if they are getting better in comparison to his/her peers, and I can tell if the team as a group is growing and getting better in comparison to other teams. I care more about my kid's character and work ethic than anything because if they have the right foundation, I know that they will continue to get better. But without the right foundation and without enjoying what they do, they will hit a plateau and won't be able to overcome adversity when it hi...