Spring is probably one of my favorite times of year. Because with it comes baseball, no - not THAT baseball, in my opinion watching pro ball is like watching paint dry - I just can't do it. I'm talking about Little League baseball. I could sit on the bleachers and watch little league baseball all day long. Over the past few years, I've been coaching for the local little league and since Nova's inception have sponsored both the local club (DBAA) and American Legion (Post 626) leagues in my area.
If you're a parent out there who is on the fence about coaching, I highly encourage you to get involved. It’s no small task to get a dozen or so unique individuals to come together, work as a team and achieve a shared goal - it takes both commitment and resolve in that you're willing to dedicate a significant portion of your time but the payoff is well worth the investment. It is extremely rewarding mentoring the players and is a great bonding experience between you and your children because let's face it - you most likely don't play Fortnite or COD. I have two sons that are a year apart (12/13 respectively) - the relationship between my boys and I has grown immensely all of which was facilitated by getting involved in youth sports. It also gives them a chance to see “Dad” in another role they normally would not – which is pretty dang cool. Come spring, our dinner table is filled with talk of a shared interest (baseball, to my wife’s chagrin – she secretly loves it) that wouldn’t be there if not for coaching.
Believe me when I say I am no Joe Torre or Tony La Russa, however, anyone can be fairly successful with a little Google and YouTube University research as well as the plethora of websites dedicated to shortening the learning curve for rookie coaches. Coaching is also a great way to get involved in your local community and meet your neighbors. As working adults, we often don’t have enough time to widen our circle of friends and acquaintances - getting involved in youth sports is another avenue to establish new relationships with others you normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to interact with.
The most direct benefit is having the chance to make a difference in a child's life by providing them with values that they can take beyond the field and into the real world that will serve them long after they've hung up their cleats. Teamwork, determination, and working towards and achieving goals are just a few aspects where you can make a positive impact. You benefit as well by sharpening your leadership, time management, and critical thinking skills - it’s a win/win for everyone.
If you have more questions or are interested in Nova Tech sponsoring your league or youth sports organization (it doesn’t have to be baseball) - feel free to shoot us an email (info@solutionsbynova.net) or call us directly at 484.877.1247
Thanks for your time. Rob @ Nova Technologies
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