When the rain started at 5, I was a bit nervous. But the field withstood the water, and we played.
This was a mixed bag for planning. It did not count in the official standings, but when two teams wear uniforms, it’s a game. All said I used this as a chance to try different people in different positions. I could not be happier; everybody impressed me by making the most of the opportunities given. In the end, we won 12-11.
What I liked:
- Pitching was great. Nathan and Jackson found their groove. Logan, Henry, Caleb and Sam did great. Logan got two outs, Caleb two, and Sam three. All did good enough to deserve another chance. Tre’Vaughn was old reliable and earned the save.
- We all hit the ball well. Many extra base hits, two home runs, and good hustle down the line.
- The fielding was good. We did not throw the ball around, and we didn’t give away many free bases. We had some good putouts that saved runs.
- We acted like a team. Enough said.
What I learned:
- Each position has its own nature, and just because a kid may not be good at one “critical” position does not mean he can’t handle another.
- Each of my assistant coaches could handle the team on their own. I am blessed to have them to learn from.
- Dropping the kids in different positions is not “settling” and does not mean one cannot field a competitive team.
Off to plan the game tomorrow morning. I might just live on the edge and wing it.
