My bad, I thought you said you were part of the ejection a couple weeks ago and that you only said 1 thing. Must not have read it all the way.

No, wasn't part of that ejection. I was ejected sev years back and have nothing to hide about it at all and have spoken about the event without holding anything back.

 

That ejection and the one a couple weeks ago were totally different circumstances and behavior. The one a couple weeks ago I really like the guy who got thrown out and I talked to him after he got ejected and I think he will admit he went too far in some of the things he said and wish he could take it back. At least I would hope he would. He also wasn't the only one that should have been tossed that game but the umpire really held back and was able to control himself.

 

I will always be the first to admit in wrongdoing if I am guilty of anything.

Maybe each school could just hire Hellbird to give a preseason presentation to their parents on exactly what is and what isn't acceptable behavior from them? He seems to have that under control.

 

In Michigan, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association requires all parents to sign a code of conduct. The game officials have the authority to have a parent removed from the stands if the code is violated.

Maybe each school could just hire Hellbird to give a preseason presentation to their parents on exactly what is and what isn't acceptable behavior from them? He seems to have that under control.

I don't think every school needs to hire me, but I'd be more than happy to give a class to you.

I don't think every school needs to hire me, but I'd be more than happy to give a class to you.

 

A class on class. I like it.

I've also coached a couple different sports (Soccer, Softball, Baseball) and that is the worst part about coaching is putting up with parents like that.

 

What makes it worse is the position they put their kids in. That poor kid having to strip off his uniform in the hallway in front of everyone is shameful and the parents hopefully one day will finally realize that they've hurt their kid a lot more than the coach.

 

Agree completely. The irony is the kid is a great kid. Never had any issues with him. He started crying during this whole ordeal and all I could do is keep telling him it wasn't his fault. Just a horrible situation for him to get thrown into.

It amazes me how in football (with the helmet on), not many parents seem to care if their son i playing or not. But in baseball and basketball (as forementioned), they can see that their son/daughter is not playing and have to voice their opinion.

No, wasn't part of that ejection. I was ejected sev years back and have nothing to hide about it at all and have spoken about the event without holding anything back.

 

That ejection and the one a couple weeks ago were totally different circumstances and behavior. The one a couple weeks ago I really like the guy who got thrown out and I talked to him after he got ejected and I think he will admit he went too far in some of the things he said and wish he could take it back. At least I would hope he would. He also wasn't the only one that should have been tossed that game but the umpire really held back and was able to control himself.

 

I will always be the first to admit in wrongdoing if I am guilty of anything.

 

Do not let future coach know this is your achilles heel…

I do think most schools do this. However, I don't think it makes one difference as to how parents behave at games. Baseball and Basketball are by far the worst for loudmouth parents that are convinced they know the rules better than anyone else at the game. It amazes me how many people feel the officials/umpires have a built in bias and are doing whatever they can to cause one team to lose. This is another of those situations where about 2% of the people cause 90% of the problems. The vast majority of parents are well behaved and respectful, but the few that aren't stick out like a sore thumb.

 

Very much agree with this RJS, but you and I also know that sometimes that 2% can create one heck of a situation.

It amazes me how in football (with the helmet on), not many parents seem to care if their son i playing or not. But in baseball and basketball (as forementioned), they can see that their son/daughter is not playing and have to voice their opinion.

 

Agreed. There is a "distance" factor of equipment and seating area in football that you don't have in other sports. In Baseball/B-ball everyone is nearly on the field of play and umps/refs are right there for everyone to give their opinions. I think tempers flare as well when the opposing teams seats are close to each other.

It amazes me how in football (with the helmet on), not many parents seem to care if their son i playing or not. But in baseball and basketball (as forementioned), they can see that their son/daughter is not playing and have to voice their opinion.

Well, I do know there are parents out there that complain the same about football also. I think once you get to High School varsity sports parents should realize that it's no longer "every kid plays" and is the best kids play the majority of times now on.

Regarding the incident I referenced in post 3 and in reference to the "where are the administrators" discussion, the MS AD nipped it in the bud.

In Michigan, the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association requires all parents to sign a code of conduct. The game officials have the authority to have a parent removed from the stands if the code is violated.

 

The CoC only works if it is enforced. We all as parents know we have signed them before but we see other parents get out of line and nothing comes of it. I believe I heard in the state of ohio if a coach is ejected he must watch a "Anger Management" video before he can be reinstated.

 

Can anyone confirm this?

Well it's happened again. I was told last night at a game of an incident that happened at the Ryle vs SK JV game a week ago. They said three parents from SK confronted the umpire after the game in the parking lot. If this is correct, what is being done to control parents???

 

You almost think if saying their names and using public humiliation is a way of curbing the problem. Just saying.

I figured this would all go away when they cut out handshakes.

I figured this would all go away when they cut out handshakes.

 

Funny I have seen handshakes after every game I have attended this season in baseball.