A couple of days ago I posted a video about a really inspirational story about a baseball coach making a real difference in the lives of some children.
Now comes this story about another baseball coach. This time, not so inspirational. Seems a nine year old player was ejected after throwing his helmet when he was called out at third base. The coach wasn’t happy about this and demonstrated his unhappiness by punching the child. The defense: He only punched him twice in the back. Oh, and the kicker, the player was his own son.
The umpire and the score keeper called the police and the coach/father was arrested at home.
I say good for the umpire and the score keeper! Whether it’s your own child or not, a coach should never hit a player. As a father that coaches both of my daughters I understand that there can be frustrating situations. But on the field you are the coach and you have to act like one.