At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside and asked, “Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?” The little boy nodded in the affirmative. “Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?” The little boy nodded yes. “So,” the coach continued, “I’m sure you know, when an out is called, you shouldn’t argue, curse, attack the umpire, or call him a dummy. Do you understand all that?” Again the little boy nodded. He continued, “And when I take you out of the game so another boy gets a chance to play, it’s not good sportsmanship to call your coach ‘a dumb ass’ is it?” Again the little boy nodded. “Good,” said the coach. “Now go over there and explain all that to your grandmother!” see also   Baseball  &  Relationship  Sections Campsite Teamwork Teamwork Video Teamwork   Handicap Ramp Kick Out Boxing Patience and Wisdom Submarine Racing Dead Sea Burgers Sick Statue I Will Never Understand Fashion Courtesy Option Ab Enhancer Family Planning Advice Cracks Me Up Anger Release Machine Closing Time Palm Sunday Social Distancing Service Beach Breakfast Bicycle Dining Shark Bike Thrilling Read Extra Weight Yoga's Balanced Lifestyle

05-Apr-2020