| The word "excuse" is a bad word to most | | | | #9---- "My son does not like playing 3rd base |
| coaches. A parent excuse is a reason given by a | | | | because he says the balls come to him too fast." |
| parent to explain or justify their son's poor | | | | #8----"You should play the 12 year olds the entire |
| performance, tardiness, or inappropriate behavior. | | | | game, they have earned that right." |
| Coaches really would prefer that someone simply | | | | #7----"I could get my son to practice his father |
| say they were wrong or give a legitimate reason | | | | had the kid and he did not bring him back on |
| rather than a ridiculous excuse. | | | | time." |
| If you coach any sport, you are going to hear | | | | #6----"The game started late (8:00) and it was |
| your share of excuses from parents. Most | | | | too late for a kid to be out! |
| parents refuse to make excuses. They | | | | #5----"We did not know that we had a game |
| understand that behavior and actions have | | | | today." |
| consequences. | | | | #4---"I know he did not play well, but he did not |
| However, there is that small percentage of | | | | get into bed to after midnight. He was watching |
| parents that are always ready with a reason or | | | | TV." |
| excuse for their son's behavior. Some of the | | | | #3---"The reason he did not play well was |
| worst excuses are those that parents try to use | | | | because he ate 3 hotdogs before the game." |
| to justify getting their player to practice or a | | | | #2---"He did not hit the ball because he did not |
| game late. It is no wonder that players use | | | | have his new bat. That old bat just does not hit |
| excuses when their parents do so frequently. | | | | as good." |
| The Baseball 2Day Coaching Journal surveyed | | | | #1----"I could not get him to practice Saturday, |
| baseball coaches. One of the questions was "What | | | | because I had to go to the casino." |
| is the worst excuse you ever heard from a | | | | Unbelievable as they may sound these excuses |
| parents? Here are the top 10 worst parent | | | | were used. I am sure that you have heard some |
| excuses of all time: | | | | excuses that are just as amazing. Thanks for |
| #10--- "I can not get my son to any games or | | | | reading my article. Have a great day! |
| practices because I'm pregnant." | | | | |