<p>Darren and Matt discuss a recent <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/opinion/youth-sports-coaches.html?fbclid=IwAR0LF201x3Ga_LRSFHauaNE25oUH-aB9jGv1uHFw2FDG7G3S3kvZrndSrL0">article</a> in the New York Times, some struggles of being a recreational youth sports coach, what league directors, can do better, &nbsp;we offer some tips for running a successful practice sessions, ideas for adjusting lopsided games, Darren's new perspective as a first time parent, &nbsp;dad's who can't hit a fast-pitch softball, and we predict some of the possible outcomes from the COVID19 pandemic</p> <p>Darren Gallagher is the Seniors Director at Total Futbol Academy (TFA) in Cincinnati. He spent 2019 on staff at University Cincinnati (NCAA DI), held roles in MLS as Scouting Manager and Team Operations; in USL as Director of Operations and Asst. General Manager. 13 seasons coaching college NCAA DI-DII-III, NJCAA. USSF National B, US Soccer National Youth, Bachelors of Education (Kinesiology), Masters of Educational Leadership with Sport Administration emphasis.</p>