BAD EXAMPLES

[Safebyahare]

One extra:, I cannot recall ever seeing adult beverages at any practices. It was always too busy, and no time for such things.
No matter how hot or what the temp. was.
Keep it within reasonable perspective.

True that, Blind Squirrel

[Cube]

Funny that a coach has to be the only one sober at the hotel. the kids parents can be falling down drunk and throwing up in the pool but the coach is the role model?

Every team that we have played on the last 5 years had coaches that drink at the park, at the hotel, at team parties. It has never been an issue. I think that a few of the coaches took more chances a little buzzed then sober and we won a few tournaments with his rolling the dice!!

If you don't drink and it offends you find a team that coach doesn't either.

[Sid Barrett]

For what ever my opinion is worth, I don't think a coach should be drinking before, during or in between any games. If a team has a two game break at a tournament or friendly and the coach gets "thirsty"...drink a lemon aid or an ice tea. The coach's job is to coach and like any other job, he/she should not be influenced by alcohol while they are working.

Now....after the games, back at the hotel or where ever, sure...crack open a cold one. In fact, have two if you feel so inclined.

[fastpitchdad05]

For what ever my opinion is worth, I don't think a coach should be drinking before, during or in between any games. If a team has a two game break at a tournament or friendly and the coach gets "thirsty"...drink a lemon aid or an ice tea. The coach's job is to coach and like any other job, he/she should not be influenced by alcohol while they are working.

Now....after the games, back at the hotel or where ever, sure...crack open a cold one. In fact, have two if you feel so inclined.

I agree with this but also agree with Squirrel that parents should be held as the role model.

[Safebyahare]

I like and understand what Sid is saying. However TB is not the NCAA or HS ball. It is not a job.
(in the sense of what a real job is)
Let's face it most TB coach do it as a self gratifying hobby or addiction to the sport.
Sure most started off helping and getting involved in their own dd's sport, but let's face it, girls fastpitch rocks.
It's a lot of stress and fun. There is gratification helping someone or a group bring out the best and take it to a higher level.
TB is not professional ball, or a job, it is a low paying if anything hobby with skills and a thirst for positive results.

To my last posts,,,having an adult beverage at the fields was NOT a regular occurrence. Many times they (the coaches) were watching the next team they would play or see, or checking schedule status or paying the bill.. They also would be at those pre game warm ups or doing other coach crap.
Please keep it in perspective. If it is an issue, leave.
On the other hand,,,I really enjoyed the conversations with my dd's coaches, and they are still my friends.