Like mother like daughter

So I embarked on my next coaching endeavor. I am coaching Gretas’s T-ball team. 10 girls on the team. And I feel like I’m back in my element actually coaching a sport that I love. And Greta is wearing my number 10 - another perk of being the coach’s daughter! 

We had our first game last night and a few lessons that I have learned.

1) Greta hates running as much as I did when I played softball.

2) five and six-year-olds like practice more than games as there is much more action

3) if you are enthusiastic, they will be enthusiastic

4) never show fear, they are like dogs and can smell it

5) praise, high-fives and encourage

6) coaching your own child is harder than coaching any other kid on the team

7) always hold the batter’s bat when you are near them. Already one hit to the head and it did not feel good

8) there is progress after each practice and game 

9) snacks are still the bets motivator 

10) never take things to seriously! 

Can’t wait for a great season!