Little League Coaches Some may say that the only purpose of a Little League coach is to argue calls and buy ice cream for the players after the game. It is sad that people do not appreciate the influence that a coach can have on a child. Kids play sports because they have fun and they can dream of the fame and glory of professional athletics. Sports have many benefits besides entertainment values. There are many role models for children in the world of athletics. Normally, it is the professional athletes who are thought of as the role models for kids. Certainly, professional athletes can have