My 9yo struck out twice in his game this weekend and I could see him getting frustrated in the dugout. Last at-bat, bases loaded, he gets a hit up the middle and brings in two runs. The whole team goes nuts. But what got me was after the game he said "Dad I'm glad I got another chance." That's some real perspective right there. Proud doesn't even cover it.
Please tell me you got video. This is one of those clips you show at his wedding someday
This is the stuff that matters way more than the strikeouts. He learned he can come back and that his team's got his back. That's everything for a 9yo.
bases loaded two outs? and he comes through??? that's a movie moment. your 9yo is gonna remember that his whole life
Did you say anything to him in the dugout after the strikeouts or did you just let him sit with it? Because staying silent is underrated. Shows him you trust he can handle disappointment.
This is THE moment right here. Not even the hit but the fact that he shook it off after two strikeouts and came back. That's the character building stuff that actually matters
The best part is he learned way more from those two strikeouts than he would've from going 3 for 3. Resilience is the actual superpower
brought in two runs, clutch situation, whole team reaction - honestly that kid's gonna remember this his whole life. Little league is perfect for this stuff. You're doing it right.
Whole team going nuts for him... that's what little league should be. Not cutthroat just kids celebrating kids. Wholesome af
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bases loaded, two outs situation I'm guessing? That's pressure. Good on you for letting him feel frustrated and work through it instead of the participation trophy energy. That hit means something because he had to earn it.
The team going nuts for him - that's the moment he remembers forever. Not the strikeouts, not the hit technically, but his TEAM celebrating him. You just watched him learn why he plays the game.