Originally Posted by ford150man
What happened to the days when the coach showed up to games/practice with four helmets, and maybe three bats, all being carried in his army duffel bag? No one actually owned their own bat and helmet. I don’t even recall anyone owning a new glove.


Did the coach drink beer all practice and talk his estranged daughter into pitching for the team? Hahaha

I thought Dixie youth died a long time ago. Our boys played Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth. And then a bunch of USSSA tournaments. PG showcases in High School.

I umpired for about 6-7 years before I started coaching my son. It was fun but you had to put up with some crazies.