Is is time to let others coach my kid?

After coaching other people’s kids for 15 years, I’m finally coaching my own son and his buddies in our Fall SpeedBall League.

He’s 6, turning 7 next week, and coaching him has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

Watching him experience all his baseball firsts:

Even his first game that ended in tears… it pulls at my heartstrings every time!

It’s funny. After dealing with so many types of parents over the years, I thought I understood what they went through watching their kids play.

But I didn’t, not until now.

There’s something about seeing your own kid out there, in front of others, that breaks your heart wide open.

It can send one into a spiral of comparison, frustration and judgment, even if you know better.

And I’ll admit, even with all my experience, I still catch myself thinking:

And the truth is, I don’t know these answers.

Because the only approach I’ve tried so far is me coaching him.

For the past three years, he’s only had me and other trained coaches by his side. Even during Spring Little League I’d train my parent coaches.

Because I believe that baseball can be the glue that bonds us for life.

And I’m unwilling to put that at risk.

So yeah, I may sound intense.

But here’s the thing: if I wanted him to master karate, I wouldn’t register him for a program where I didnt know his instructors…

People who had never done karate, never coached, and never been trained.

I appreciate every well-intentioned parent coach.

Without you, youth sports wouldn’t exist! I honestly mean that!

And leagues that support and train their volunteers deserve a round of applause.

It’s why I started Legends Coach Academy—so I could share tools, strategies, and make youth baseball better for kids everywhere.

It involves professionally filmed and edited videos of practice drills and games, along with ready to use practice plans and dozens of fun engagement strategies to keep practices/games developmental, unique and FUN!

This January through March, I’ll personally train over 30 Bay Area Little Leagues, providing their coaches with everything they need to do to execute a “fun-first”, transformational learning experience, even if the coach has never played or coached before!

If your league or team could benefit, please forward this along! 🙏

Or, if you’re a youth parent/coach, CLICK HERE to learn more about Legends Coach Academy.

I know I won’t always be my son’s coach.

And as much as I love it, I know I’ll eventually need to trust others with his development.

I’ll hold on a little longer.

Kids this age are impressionable, and one bad experience can turn them off the game for good.

Until then, I’m staying on the field with him, savoring every tear, every hit, every joy, and every heartbreak.

But if you’re like me and want to give your kid the best chance to have an incredible spring season, our Winter Skill Development Bootcamps are right around the corner.

They’re packed with reps, professional instruction, and are designed to give kids everything they need to kick off spring strong.

👉 CLICK HERE to learn more about our Winter Programs and register before they fill up!

Hope to see you out at the field soon.