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re: When you realize your young kid will go div1/pro
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:55 pm to SaturdayTraditions
Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:55 pm to SaturdayTraditions
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Lastly, I sit behind home plate and yell at umpires about every single ball/strike call, because if he doesn't enforce the MLB strike-zone on my 10 year old, how will he ever learn plate discipline?
There is nothing worse than these parents
I was a summer softball league umpire for a few summers.
Summer softball
at an elementary school.
The teams were 8-10 year Olds.
The umpires were 14-15.
I had grown men Screaming at me an inch from my face because of questionable calls on their 8 year old in slow pitch summer softball.
I did deserve it from one parent, however. There was one dad who was notoriously obnoxious. Getting drunk and screaming at kids and umpires and coaches, etc...
I was asked to switch whenever his team was playing the rest of the summer when I called every pitch that crossed the plate in front of his son a strike for two straight games. The second game the kid was clearly safe at first base and I looked right at the dad and called him out.
The dad yelled at me then got the principle involved and I couldn't stop laughing.
This post was edited on 7/5/16 at 2:57 pm
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Posted on 7/5/16 at 2:56 pm to JJ27
I know of 1-2.
I was just seeing who would reply wit "My 5 year old is gonna be a starting DT!".
I was just seeing who would reply wit "My 5 year old is gonna be a starting DT!".
Posted on 7/5/16 at 3:03 pm to SaturdayTraditions
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First thing I did was purchase a Marucci trucker hat, so that people will know I mean business...
Next I invested in some turf shoes and some Oakley M frames for me.
Then I bought every piece of Evoshield equipment for him. I topped it off with a braided Phiten necklace so that he can slay the poon.
I got my wife a sticker for the back of her SUV that says his name and what team he plays for, and a wagon to carry around our chairs, tent, and my son's equipment.
Lastly, I sit behind home plate and yell at umpires about every single ball/strike call, because if he doesn't enforce the MLB strike-zone on my 10 year old, how will he ever learn plate discipline?
I think we are neighbors
Posted on 7/5/16 at 3:03 pm to BigEdLSU
Big difference between going D1 and Pro. D1 means college is paid for, but most D1 players don't make the pro cut. Going pro is a little better in one way, but really it depends on which sport. A guy getting drafted into the NBA or NFL is pretty much guaranteed a decent paycheck at least for a short time. Getting drafted into the MLB really only guarantees that the guy will get fed and travel around for a few years.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 3:11 pm to BigEdLSU
First time i realized my son had what it took to be a Pro athlete, especially in NFL, was when he attacked and punched his mother in the face. I knew then, he had what it took to be a Football player in NFL, rest would come as he grew up
Posted on 7/5/16 at 3:20 pm to Yellerhammer5
They have a great corporate structure, and they give you the tools to be your own boss.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 3:36 pm to BigEdLSU
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But seriously though, if professional athletes are born that way, wouldn't it be noticeable to a trained eye at an early age?
There have been numerous articles written about pro scouts and their process for picking players, overall their record is pretty dismal, even the most successful scout in the NFL says he was wrong about players as often as he was right.
LINK
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:27 pm to BigEdLSU
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When you realize your young kid will go div1/pro
Wow, I never realized the pressure my high school tennis career put on my parents.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:32 pm to BigEdLSU
When my son walked over to the side of the soccer field and started playing with a tree branch I realized he probably wasn't going to be the next Messi. He's 3.5 now.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:38 pm to SaturdayTraditions
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SaturdayTraditions
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:40 pm to BigEdLSU
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s it like having the winning lottery ticket and not able to cash it out? how does the OT handle it? Pretty sure several dads of future pros post here
Sounds like you are either delusional or your son is one minor injury away from becoming a used car salesman
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:42 pm to stlslick
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First time i realized my son had what it took to be a Pro athlete, especially in NFL, was when he attacked and punched his mother in the face. I knew then, he had what it took to be a Football player in NFL, rest would come as he grew up
Is he going to Auburn or one of the Mississippi schools?
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:42 pm to St Augustine
quote:Don't give up on the little guy. I used to dance around and dig holes in the outfield
When my son walked over to the side of the soccer field and started playing with a tree branch I realized he probably wasn't going to be the next Messi. He's 3.5 now.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:43 pm to ReauxlTide222
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I used to dance around and dig holes in the outfield
Are you now a major league outfielder?
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:45 pm to BigEdLSU
You my friend are ONE OF THOSE DADS. Your kid is going to hate you by the time he is 13. Congratulations on being ONE OF THOSE DADS.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:51 pm to Tiger Ryno
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One of my best friends in HS was a later bloomer. All the scouts came out to see the stud pitcher on our HS team who threw 92. He never improved and blew his arm out. My buddy got noticed for his potential and eventually grew into his frame. Pitched at a Jc and got drafted in 7th rd. Then pitched several years in the majors.
Eta...he never played travel ball
JG and JT?
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:53 pm to Yellerhammer5
quote:No
Are you now a major league outfielder?
I did, however, turn into a solid pitcher. Apparently digging holes and dancing payed off.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:54 pm to ReauxlTide222
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I did, however, turn into a solid pitcher. Apparently digging holes and dancing payed off.
That's because pitchers are fricking weirdos.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 4:59 pm to LST
I played d1 football at two different schools. The difference in the talent at the schools is incredible not to mention the difference in talent from d1 to nfl.
I played with several guys who had successful nfl careers but they aren't "set for life" because they like a certain lifestyle that's hard to support.
I played with several guys who had successful nfl careers but they aren't "set for life" because they like a certain lifestyle that's hard to support.
Posted on 7/5/16 at 5:05 pm to LST
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That's because pitchers are fricking weirdos.
The WEIRDEST
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