I need some advice on deal with my babby bull(my son).Well our son's travellball team is on a tremendous winning streak 21 games right now, sounds great, but now babby bull thinks its ok to skipp workout session during the week. I know he's thinking(dad Iam hiiting good,Iam throwing baserunners out, Its ok to skipp a couple of workout session) He body language says it all.

I dont know if I should just sit back and wait untill he runs into a baseball wall or should I use my Daddy Power to make him workout and let him thank me for it later, but I really dont want to do that.

Thanks in advance,

When is the last time he had a break from the workouts?

I dont know how old your son is but to have played 21 games already is alot....plus workouts and practices. My gut feeling tells me dont burn him out. My goal for my son (15) is that he is still playing through college. The early years really should be flat out fun. Talk to him. Find out where he is and where he wants to go and take it from there.

Last year my son wanted a social life and I supported him. Every year will be a bit different.

Don't force him. What age is he? If he is 14 or younger he is probably just going thru a stage in his life. If he really likes it he will do it on his own. Just make some suggestions now and then.

What kind of coach lets a player miss scheduled practices ?
I would turf him after a warning.

If I remember right wasn't he 12 and trying out for a HS team? It's not "his" attitude that needs checking. He's burned out from all the pressure of a well intentioned parent. Let him be a kid, he is 12 years old. He needs to be having fun and I guarantee if you ask him it's not fun anymore. 21 games and it's only February!!! Ease up and hopefully he'll come back to the game.

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our son's travellball team is on a tremendous winning streak 21 games right now, sounds great, but now babby bull thinks its ok to skipp workout session during the week. I know he's thinking(dad Iam hiiting good,Iam throwing baserunners out, Its ok to skipp a couple of workout session) He body language says it all.

Refers to travel team and the coach should can his butt if he skips practice without a valid excuse. He should not be on the team. Parents who baby their player will get their just rewards. If he is too young for the commitment put him in rec ball.
I wouldn't want him on the team.

thanks for the help everyone I think Iam just going to lay off of him and just let him play and have fun plus he has play alot of baseball this year for a 12year old.


Update: His HS try-outs went well and the coaches are looking forward to working with him in their Baseball program. I know Travell baseball is alot for some, but It really turns average kids into baseball players and at my son's HS try-out it really showed.

NOTE: Thank god for the HSBW straight shooters.

Bobbleheaddoll, Iam not talking about team pratices I talking about the after homework and there's nothing to do but.....Play Xbox or go play catch with dad pratices.

Just to clearify.

LET THE 12 year old be a 12 year old---keep pushing and you will have a kid who wants to play s o c c e r instead of "your" favorite sport

Ummmm....why is a 12 yr old (6th grade?) trying out for a HS team?

TRhit

Thats great advice, except s****r is one of my favorit sports LOL.....but I get the picture, you know its easy to say, stop pushing your kid, your buring your kid out etc. But give me some real feed back about how you and your son overcame this type of situation.

Thanks for clarifying.
Then I agree leave him alone and crank up the X BOX.

My son had more than enough scheduled practices. He also play video games.

Beezer


He's in the 7th grade he started school early.

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Originally posted by Cleanuphitter:
Beezer

He's in the 7th grade he started school early.

Ok, sorry. Let me rephrase it then....why is a 7th grader trying out for the HS team? If he makes it, is he on the Freshman team?

There are times when some prompting to help reinforce the work ethic is good. And times when a break is needed.

It depends upon several factors (age, how long since last break, how hard they have been going after it, etc.).

Beezer I totally hear what your saying but this kid is something else belive me. He try-out with a very well known 14year old and to my surprize(I was a little intimidated when the kid and his dad walked up because this kid was a monster).There was also a kid who never played organize baseball and he was escorted of the campus after he couldnt hit the ball of the tee(we felt bad, where were his parents?? but thats another story). So this 14year kid and my son threw about the same, my son lapped him in base running but when we went to the plate it was over. Now the 8th grader(14year old kid) hit the ball hard but the ball didnt go anywhere but right back to the L screen but when it was my son's turn to bat........every ball my son hit was a lazer to the outfield it was simply amazing.

So good buddy the talent is there, the thing I was concern with was him playing with older kids but after some chats with my fam from HSBW. Who told me the my son has to grow and see the real world some day plus if god is opennig doors for my son who Iam I to close them.

but like TRhit said its time for me to crank up the Xbox and have some fun other than baseball fun with the slugger.

Cleanuphitter,
Your son, like all sons (mine included) are much more complex than just
a catcher, pitcher or an outfielder. Since Dr. Spock couldn’t get it right I guess it’s no surprise that we all struggle with understanding them. I experienced much the same with my son as you are with yours. In the long run I feel as if I adjusted to his way of life as much as he adjusted to mine. Since I was the parent I did draw a line in the sand and he knew how far he could go and the consequences if he crossed that line. Make sure HIS ultimate goals and YOUR ultimate goals are the same and then the two of you can “discuss” the different methods of reaching those goals.
Fungo

Thanks fungo
Your post was like smooth cream being applyed to a open sore.


Cleanuphitter,

Cleanuphitter,
Your son sounds like he is a very good player. My guess is he will turn 13 very soon if he is in 7th grade. Good luck with his upcoming season!