softball coach

Question
what are some advantages and disadvantages of a softball coach

Answer
Hmmmm, interesting question...if not a little loaded. :)

I coach as well as play on other teams, so I can certainly let you know my opinions here.

The primary advantage to coaching is that you are in-charge.  You are "the man", or woman, as the case may be.  You get to make the assignments, do the line-up and pick your team - that's the advantage to coaching.  The disadvantage is that you have to make the assignments, do the line-up and pick your team.  All of the administrative stuff is fun too....NOT!  Okay, that's a little fun-poking, but it's also true.  

Coaching can be quite of bit of work, especially for a co-rec league where you have to man a team.  People pay to play, but most people now-a-days are very busy with home-life and work so they can't always make it to the games and you may, more than once or twice, be faced with a forfeit if you have not made the proper allocations.  

Personally, I enjoy just showing up and playing without any pressure so if you can find a GOOD coach, I would let them do it.  But it really is a personal decision.  Coaching "can be" a lot of work if you have a difficult team to manage, but it also has it's perks.  If you haven't coached before I highly recommend doing it at lease once or twice, it really gives you a different aspect to the game.  I have a deal with another guy on my team, I coach one season, then he coaches.  We pass it off to one another so neither one of us gets burned-out.  I recommend this avenue the most.

Good luck and if you have any further questions, feel free to ask. :)

Shane