So, got in a brawl tonight

[Brock]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I coached little league baseball for 10 years. I've been called all kinds of names by upset parents. Too many emails letting me know their son is not being given enough respect by hitting higher in the order, needs more playing time etc. There are too many parents living their unfulfilled childhood dreams through their kids or think their kid is the next Pujols.

Competitive or recreational, it happened at both levels. If you can't handle that, or you don't need that shit in your life then don't coach. Because its going to happen.

Is there no end to your experienced wisdom?

[Just Passin' By]

Sounds like the guy needed straightening out, so I don't see any real problem here, if he was in your face the way you claim. At that point, it's self defense whether he swings first or not. Never admit to potentially criminal behavior in writing, though, even if you might have a defense to it.

[Cannibal]

Originally Posted by Brock

Is there no end to your experienced wisdom?

He's done it all!

[RNR]

Originally Posted by Brock

Is there no end to your experienced wisdom?

BRC is the biggest phony on this site~

[Chiefshrink]

Tooge, you don't need to apologize to any of the parents because my guess is you did what they really wanted to do as well for a long time. Next time though use your words more 'piercingly to the heart' that is far more effective than curse words or actual physical contact. Example, "I can't imagine what it's like behind closed doors for your son and your family now knowing that you can act this way embarrassing them and especially your son in public like this." Where's the positive dad/husband role model leadership here ?

At that point, he either tells you to 'f' off and walk away thus thinking about what you said, OR he physically assaults you first then you can justify your 'choke hold'


Soft spoken sober words turn away wrath and demand an honest self-assessment of personal character or lack thereof, most of the time.

But I get it, Tooge, watching 'bullies' get away with it time and time again with no repercussion and embarrassing all involved and those around watching gets very old.

If there is any apology to be given, it might be to his son and family who saw you do this in front of them. That's hard to see and I realize you didn't mean to make him look small in front of them. Just a thought.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

If there is any apology to be given, it might be to his son and family who saw you do this in front of them. That's hard to see and I realize you didn't mean to make him look small in front of them. Just a thought.

Wasn't that the whole point?