A Letter to Mom and Dad

How badly you must want me to win.   Not just for yourself but me.
So help me play this game, dear Mom & Dad.  With dedication, goals and dignity.

It is embarrassing for me, Mom & Dad.  When you criticize my coach.
If you think that you can be helpful.  Then try a new approach.

Call and make arrangements.  To meet the coach face to face.
Far better than to yell at the coach in such a public place.

I think that you will also find.  Your friendship will be sealed.
In a more conductive atmosphere, than on the playing field.

Please try to go along with the coach. Not judging wrong or right.
You know they have a job to do.  That must be done tonight.

As my coach stands alone down there.  In front of all the fans.
Help them to do the job they must. By staying silent in the stands.

Snap decisions they must make. Under the pressure of the game.
And certainly where you must sit.  Tis not really quite the same.

Even when they call it right.  I often make a mistake.
That surely makes them look as though their coaching is at stake.

Sometimes I’ll be scolded.  Then get a pat on the back.
And I will get it the next time. You can count on that.

My coach will take the blame for losses and walk out on a limb.
But our team will get credit for each and every win.

So be there when I need you, Mom and Dad!
Shout encouragement to me!
Just Watch Me Play Ball!!