I would love to take on this challenge and deal with "pushy" parents, I'd have no problem putting them in their place if I had to. However, I was a terrible grade school girls coach and I bleed "Blue and Gold". :lol2:

 

You could just think of them as a different shade of blue.

Same type of parent behavior is happening to coach Bradshaw. The volleyball program has had 4 different coaches in the last 6-8 years. 2 outstanding coaches in Tony Pfeffer and Leah Ballinger didn't reapply because of the parents and went else where. Melissa Johnson didn't get rehired because of parents. One thing I believe needs to happen is WE as parents sign a contract before every sports season to conduct ourselves properly and obey the 24 hour rule and all rules outlined in the parents contract. If parents break these rules, then they should be banned from attending the sporting events. Hold parents accountable for their misconduct. If we are going to hold coaches and players to a high standard then lets do the same for the parents. There's a sign above the door to the locker room in the gym that reads something to the effect that no one but players, coaches, officials and school administrators allowed beyond this point. We can't have angry parents after a game going pass 3 school administrators, crossing the sign that clearly states not to, voiding the contract that they signed and knocking on the coaches door to get their point across to the coaches of why they are so angry. Not the time or place for that type of behavior. Sleep on it, wait 24 hours and when you wake up the next day if you still feel the same way then request a meeting and go through the proper chain of command to set up that meeting. If they can't do that then someone needs to ban them from a certain number of games. If it happens again they are done for the year. IMO that would be a start to correcting a lot of the problem. I don't agree with every move or decision every coach makes but I'm not going to vent my frustrations to them after an emotional game because its real easy to sit and coach from the stands. I'm not at the practices or putting in all the hours of game preparation. Let the coaches coach and the parents cheer. When the inmates start running the asylum it's a recipe for disaster and the downfall of a program. So to answer your question we need to hold parents accountable and to the same standard we are holding the players, coaches and teachers to. I don't think that's beating a dead horse and I think that's something that can and needs to change. It's really a pretty simple fix if you think about it.:thumb:

 

Awesome post and that is how we handle things as far as if the parent wants to talk to a coach.

Same type of parent behavior is happening to coach Bradshaw. The volleyball program has had 4 different coaches in the last 6-8 years. 2 outstanding coaches in Tony Pfeffer and Leah Ballinger didn't reapply because of the parents and went else where. Melissa Johnson didn't get rehired because of parents. One thing I believe needs to happen is WE as parents sign a contract before every sports season to conduct ourselves properly and obey the 24 hour rule and all rules outlined in the parents contract. If parents break these rules, then they should be banned from attending the sporting events. Hold parents accountable for their misconduct. If we are going to hold coaches and players to a high standard then lets do the same for the parents. There's a sign above the door to the locker room in the gym that reads something to the effect that no one but players, coaches, officials and school administrators allowed beyond this point. We can't have angry parents after a game going pass 3 school administrators, crossing the sign that clearly states not to, voiding the contract that they signed and knocking on the coaches door to get their point across to the coaches of why they are so angry. Not the time or place for that type of behavior. Sleep on it, wait 24 hours and when you wake up the next day if you still feel the same way then request a meeting and go through the proper chain of command to set up that meeting. If they can't do that then someone needs to ban them from a certain number of games. If it happens again they are done for the year. IMO that would be a start to correcting a lot of the problem. I don't agree with every move or decision every coach makes but I'm not going to vent my frustrations to them after an emotional game because its real easy to sit and coach from the stands. I'm not at the practices or putting in all the hours of game preparation. Let the coaches coach and the parents cheer. When the inmates start running the asylum it's a recipe for disaster and the downfall of a program. So to answer your question we need to hold parents accountable and to the same standard we are holding the players, coaches and teachers to. I don't think that's beating a dead horse and I think that's something that can and needs to change. It's really a pretty simple fix if you think about it.:thumb:

 

Well put 14C!!

You could just think of them as a different shade of blue.

 

:laugh:

Yesterday in District court, Notre Dame Academy volleyball parent, Jeff Klare, pled guilty to the criminal charge of Harassment with Physical Contact. The Commonwealth of KY represented Gretchen Stephenson who was the JV Volleyball Coach at NDA this past fall. An incident occurred at a team party in November, in which Mr. Klare "harassed and had physical contact' with Ms. Stephenson.

 

It's about time coaches started sticking up for themselves against bully parents.

Yesterday in District court, Notre Dame Academy volleyball parent, Jeff Klare, pled guilty to the criminal charge of Harassment with Physical Contact. The Commonwealth of KY represented Gretchen Stephenson who was the JV Volleyball Coach at NDA this past fall. An incident occurred at a team party in November, in which Mr. Klare "harassed and had physical contact' with Ms. Stephenson.

 

It's about time coaches started sticking up for themselves against bully parents.

 

This comment deserves its own thread.

Matt Buttelswerth had an in-depth on camera chat with Coach Murphy tonight before the Brossart-Calavary Christian game.

 

I don't know what was said, but it probably an interesting listen.

Murphy interview starts at the 16:30 mark.

 

http://www.ihigh.com/tristateinternetsportsradio/broadcast_335774.html?silverlight=1

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Matt Buttelswerth had an in-depth on camera chat with Coach Murphy tonight before the Brossart-Calavary Christian game.

 

I don't know what was said, but it probably an interesting listen.

Murphy interview starts at the 16:30 mark.

 

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Now that the season is over, Coach Murray gets to play the cards that he's been dealt. Reallllly looking forward to this!

Interview shows how much class Murray has. Campbell County screwed up and lost a classy and great coach.

Interview shows how much class Murray has. Campbell County screwed up and lost a classy and great coach.

 

Agree!!

Interview shows how much class Murray has. Campbell County screwed up and lost a classy and great coach.

I have said that since the day I heard he stepped down!!! Campbell County's loss will be another school's gain!!!

I guess it is my immaturity that was hoping for a "Tell All/Shoot" interview. But I guess that is why I am a lowly guy with a cartoon for an avatar and Coach Murray has multiple district championships.

Interview shows how much class Murray has. Campbell County screwed up and lost a classy and great coach.

Well put PB and to take it a little further, Mike worked the concession stand every night!! Because the girls program was in charge of it and Mike understands the money benefits the girls. He still cares enough about the kids to help them out. :thumb: great job coach Murray, you understand what coaching and teaching is all about.

Well put PB and to take it a little further, Mike worked the concession stand every night!! Because the girls program was in charge of it and Mike understands the money benefits the girls. He still cares enough about the kids to help them out. :thumb: great job coach Murray, you understand what coaching and teaching is all about.

Coach Murray is a great guy and a person that if I was looking for a new coach he would be by number one man by far. I felt sorry for the Lady Camels this year. I4C you hit the nail in the head when you said he understands what coaching and teaching is all about.