Growing up in Michigan I rarely watched baseball. I played softball one year in grade school. This was my parents idea. I didn’t like it one bit. The coach wanted me to play first base. I thought my height was the main reason I was at first. No, it was because I didn’t run very well with my long legs and couldn’t throw at all. Every time I saw a runner approaching first I had fear of getting run over and missing the ball.
Growing up I did attend a few Detroit Tigers games but found it boring. Not enough action. I was use to watching football and basketball with my dad. Dad would explain all the plays to me. It was our bonding time. Plus my dad didn’t like baseball either. I really didn’t understand the game.
It wasn’t until Preston finished Tball and started playing Coaches Pitch that I enjoyed the game. Preston’s coach, Bruce White, needed someone to keep score of the game. Well if you know me, you know that I am involved. Of course, I was Team Mom so who better than me to keep score according to Bruce. I had never done this before. Never been asked to keep “the book”. The role of Team Mom is to provide every parent a schedule of games, assign snack, and collect money for the coaches. I always thought another dad or assistant coach would keep score. Well I was about to learn.
All I can say it the game became interesting. I kept score for several years that Preston played in Little League. Preston has now graduated to school ball. He is currently on a travel team. Practices are every Tuesday night. The season will start in April. I can’t wait!
Leaside Leafs practice 2-18-14
