I do it for our local school and sometimes all you want to hear is a simple THANK YOU!

Players play, coaches coach, and parents need to step aside, shut up and appreciate the TEAM!

Where did this happen?

Hypothetical situation.

 

Let's pretend that I am the parent of a fine high school basketball player or maybe even two. Furthermore, let's pretend that both of my children are on the same high school basketball team, could be boys or girls, makes no difference really. Knowing full well that I will be at every game, let's say that I agree to perform a service for the team prior to the season...oh, let's say that I am the scorebook keeper or maybe the videographer. As the season unfolds the team is having a record year, the best in school history; however, in my opinion, in spite of the unbelievable start by the team, I feel that my kids are not getting to shoot the ball enough.

 

I think I will quit, in protest, even if it causes a disruption right before the biggest game of the year.

 

What do you think of that?

 

I am sure you know it is wrong to quit, but it will happen when you use parent volunteers. Truth is there aren't enough volunteers who aren't parents. Some parents are priceless in what that do for the team, some are more trouble than they are worth. I suggest you try to have backups for most jobs if possible. I know this adds one more duty to the coach's role also - but it may be an area that could be delegated to someone - i.e. volunteer coordinator.

Parents need to parent and stay out of the coaching business. We all have something or another we don't like, but parents ARE NOT at practices, meetings, classes etc., and thus, not well informed in that regard. LET THE COACH DO HIS JOB!

Advice to coaches- don't let parents do things that are important to the team. It never works out.

 

This is a No brainer I would think Good post. ! ! :thumb:

I do it for our local school and sometimes all you want to hear is a simple THANK YOU!

 

THANK YOU!!!:thumb:

I say quit your whining and be an example to your kids. IF you start something finish it!

I say grow up, act like an adult and do the job you've agreed to do.

 

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Grow up.

 

If your kid deserves to play he'll/she'll play, nothing you can do about it.

Maybe their is more to the story than their kids not shooting the ball enough. Adults should be adults but when it comes to your kids sometimes you dont always act like an adult.

I for one have three children that play at different levels. I run the clock for our home games when needed. I stick with it and keep my commitment. Reguardless of if my kids play our not.

I say quit your whining and be an example to your kids. IF you start something finish it!

 

I totally agree with you. What kind of example is this setting for the kids if you don't get your way then just quit. Very sad.

I think it sounds like this person thought they would get preferential treatment if they "volunteered" but it is not working out that way.

If you make the commitment follow through set an example for your kids.

I say you should talk to the coach and tell him you are not going to be able to do the job anymore and give him a game or two to find a replacement. Don't talk about your kids not getting to shoot the ball because they are obviously playing. Then set in the stands and complain like the rest of the parents do so that some of the people you are complaining to can tell you what it is like to go to the games to watch their kids sit the bench.

 

Very well said !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wrong, you quit and you may feel better about, but your kids will bear the brunt of your actions. That is unless "the apple don't fall far" .....