I'm in hs, and am planning to coach for my community service hours, and because I love softball and have played for 10 yrs. Advice?

Rule #1 Make it fun for the kids. If it isn't fun, the kids will drop the game.

Demonstrate the drills and do them with the players. The players WILL be looking up to you, and your doing the drills with them will make a HUGE impact.

Invite questions about the game, and how the drills help a player. If you don't know the answer to a question, say so and don't be embarrassed about it.

Focus on teaching the aspects of the game that you do particularly well, and learning with the players the other parts of the game. This will improve their game and yours.

Relax and have fun. If you don't, they can't. See rule #1.

Sorry i don't have much advice just go out an do it . after 10 years you should know how to play the game so you should e good to go.

Just let this kids have fun. Being a softball player, you will be able to identify which kids fit in which position the best. Give everyone a chance to play and have fun yourself! If anyone gives you trouble, sit them down to teach discipline and such and that will earn the respect of your team.

I'm not a coach, but I played on a softball team, and here's what to keep in my mind:

If you're star/older players aren't being role models for the younger ones, you need to tell them. Also, if they are showing up to practice/games late, don't play them just because they are the best. You have to teach them a lesson, and bench them. Play the girl who isn't very good, but always shows up on time.

When a player keeps striking out, they hate it. They especially hate it when their coach doesn't even attempt to help. Players don't usually come to their coach, so you have to approach them. Try and analyze what they're doing, to try and help them.

Good luck!

practice the basics,base-running,infield drills,cut-offs,and maybe batting practice