Youth Coach Prints

'Not right now, Timmy. First we're going to work on fielding ground balls. Maybe later we can discuss collective bargaining.'

Your whole team rode together? Yeah, it's a "many" van!

"Remember, kids, it's not winning that matters, it's getting a clean urine sample that's important."

Little League Registration: "Um, I think we're gonna need to see your birth certificate again, son. . ."

I like the Jets...I guess

Football Fans

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

The trauma of losing.

'I don't understand why you always put me in goal?!'

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

"I will always cheer you on, but I will never 'Woo-hoo!' you."

The best PE teacher in the World.

'Well, Scout Smith, escort the little old lay across the street.'

'I know what you're thinking, are those legal shoes.'

"Gracie, I'm proud of you. Your team lost, but you tried your best and that's all that counts."

'Wait! Let's see if he gets up on his own.'

"What do you mean it's not 'Thong Thursday?'"

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

'OK, now let's switch places.'

We encourage the playing of games with other children.

Runt! You'll never make the team. We'll see! You can't even tie your shoelace! Great technique!

"And the way you kids kick ass today will speak volumes about the leaders of tomorrow you will be."

Regardless children just want to fit in.

'I was up twice and got one hit, which gives me an lifetime average of 500!'

The young Michael Phelps: 'Just another four laps and I'll get out!'

'Nice Header, Lauren!'

Mentoring Unit: 'Go on! You can do it! You can be a mentor!'

'This game is going to be a character-building experience.'

'Glen Hoddle employs faith healer' "Remember the days we only had a magic sponge?"

"I've never been into the other team's end... what's it like?"

"Can we fast forward through the 7th inning stretch?"

Rowing - Eights / After Eights.

'Young players have a tendency to forget fundamentals over the winter.'

'...And remember' It's not whether your dads win or lose the fight in the stands. It's how you play the game.'

"Sure, Pop, I see the ball—what I don't see are incentives."