I once knew a eastern ky basketball coach who demanded respect from the parents. He to had the philosophy, no matter the grade, parents, sibilings, political power, the best would play. It got so bad one year, he would chain lock the gym doors to keep parents out during practice time. I remember one time he told a kid the only person I'll unlock those doors for is Jesus Christ and until he comes knocking they'll stay locked. He also had a rule that if you wanted to talk about your child you had to make an appointment and meet with the whole staff, assistants and all. He would not get singled out by a parent and wasn't bullied by anyone. A true one of a kind.

And, just like the good parents far outnumber the bad parents, so do the good coaches outnumber the bad coaches. However, you must admit that some coaches do play favorites and politics play a large part in who makes the team and how much playing time they get, etc. etc. etc. If Dad or Mom is the coach, look out even if he or she is an assistant coach. Not all coaches are saints and a very small number of them deserve the hardships they get. They bring it on themselves by not looking out for the best interest of the team. This is not just limited to high school coaching either as it happens at all levels.

 

I promise you no coach who stays with it very long plays politics, favorites, or anything else those without a clue think they play. :madman:

I have seen more good parents than bad parents by far. However, the bad parents do exactly the things you mentioned and make fools of themselves and embarass their kids in the process. The situation at Ryle is pathetic and the superintendent only compounded the situation with the timing of his decision. Some parents just lose all self-control when it comes to "taking up for Johnny".

 

 

IBring discipline back to the school system!!!!!

 

Yes.......ladies and gentlemen......thats when it all went south!!!

At HHS, The coaches hold a pre-season meeting with the parents. Simply stated: No matter what the situation...THE BEST PLAYER PLAYS. No matter the grade or parent tie to the community. Now, that being said, the coaches continually evaluate the talent at each spot thoughout the spring-summer-fall and the "best" may change. Especially in regard to the style of play an opponent shows. Dale encourages communication from the parents...but it very well understood that the final decisions are HIS....with major input from position coaches. I'm sure Willie does the same thing! It seems to work !

 

 

Obviously you attended the meeting this week. I had to miss it; brother in law passed away and the visitation was Thurs night. I attended the freshman parents' meeting Wed night though.

Parents filing grievances.

Parents acting like idiots in the stands.

Parents living through their sons/daughters lives.

Parents going behind coaches backs to athletic directors and administration.

 

This whole parent problem is getting worse. It's ridiculous! Ryle's superintendent should be ashamed of himself and embarrassed. This is why coaches get out of the business. Parent problems are the main reason we have seen some great coaches leave the last few years. This is the main reason why most coaches don't want to have any relationship with the parents. They want close relationships with the players and could care less what the parents say or do.

 

What happened with Ryle, i must have missed something?

Read this thread:

 

http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=91377

I once knew a eastern ky basketball coach who demanded respect from the parents. He to had the philosophy, no matter the grade, parents, sibilings, political power, the best would play. It got so bad one year, he would chain lock the gym doors to keep parents out during practice time. I remember one time he told a kid the only person I'll unlock those doors for is Jesus Christ and until he comes knocking they'll stay locked. He also had a rule that if you wanted to talk about your child you had to make an appointment and meet with the whole staff, assistants and all. He would not get singled out by a parent and wasn't bullied by anyone. A true one of a kind.

 

I hope he said this at a Catholic or Private School, or he is going to have a grievance filed against him and a good chance he'll be suspended for mentioning that Jesus Christ guy, I think he has some religious concepts. :thumb:

Obviously you attended the meeting this week. I had to miss it; brother in law passed away and the visitation was Thurs night. I attended the freshman parents' meeting Wed night though.

The meeting was pretty much status quo. You know the routine. However there was mention of a Dads club being formed, which sounded very interesting. I know some of the Cinti schools (Elder) have formed such clubs. Besides being involved with football, these clubs do some nice charity work. This probably belongs in a different forum.

Parents filing grievances.

Parents acting like idiots in the stands.

Parents living through their sons/daughters lives.

Parents going behind coaches backs to athletic directors and administration.

 

This whole parent problem is getting worse. This is why coaches get out of the business. Parent problems are the main reason we have seen some great coaches leave the last few years. This is the main reason why most coaches don't want to have any relationship with the parents. They want close relationships with the players and could care less what the parents say or do.

 

Farmboy, It sounds to me that you are saying that any parent who complains about the coach, no matter what actions the coach has displayed is the problem.

 

Maybe some parents are tired of the kids being humiliated on the floor, kids being grabbed by the coach during the game, having the coach raise his hands in the locker room, plus also telling the kids after away games that they cannot talk to their parents and if they do, then they will pay the price.

 

With the actions I described above, it doesn't sound so one sided in favor of the coach all the time, now does it?

Farmboy, It sounds to me that you are saying that any parent who complains about the coach, no matter what actions the coach has displayed is the problem.

 

Maybe some parents are tired of the kids being humiliated on the floor, kids being grabbed by the coach during the game, plus also telling the kids after away games that they cannot talk to their parents and if they do, then they will pay the price.

 

With the actions I described above, it doesn't sound so one sided in favor of the coach all the time, now does it?

 

Even if this is true, that is a right way and a wrong way to approach the issue!!

Even if this is true, that is a right way and a wrong way to approach the issue!!

 

 

Please explain how you would handle this situation?

I think anyone who acts like an idiot at a ball games should be arrested and barred from campus for life. That would stop it all!

Fans pull some crazy stunts

Farmboy, It sounds to me that you are saying that any parent who complains about the coach, no matter what actions the coach has displayed is the problem.

 

Maybe some parents are tired of the kids being humiliated on the floor, kids being grabbed by the coach during the game, having the coach raise his hands in the locker room, plus also telling the kids after away games that they cannot talk to their parents and if they do, then they will pay the price.

 

With the actions I described above, it doesn't sound so one sided in favor of the coach all the time, now does it?

 

 

I don't see a problem with keeping the kids focused and away from their family and friends before and during the games. Raising their hand? come on give me a break......coaches are not that stupid and if a kid cannot take a little berating... they need to go play in the YMCA league... coaches get the short end of the stick everytime and I am sick of it..... its okay to be a concerned parent and investigate wrongdoing but to go after a guy like Nate Niemi ....give me a break. Its not like he is a Bobby Knight mirror image.

Seems like a good time to lock out this thread!