While the method of fundraising is one thing, the need is real. My issue is how the money is spent. In the case of TB the money can be minium, $150 per tourny times 6 tourneys plus insurance and few whatEvers and uniforms. To $500+ tourneys, uniforms etc, plus coaching fees lodging etc and can very high. In tb we can shop for coaching and cost. Make a decision and join . Don't like how the money is spent move on start shopping again.
School ball kills me. I know there are costs the schools don't cover and I'm good with that. I know the UTV they drag field with was bought from previous fund raising and I'm good there, figuring I'm just paying it ahead like the ones before my DD. I come unglued when she comes home with custom printed or embroidered sweats, practice uniforms x8 (shirt/ short combos) on name brand apparel, when they only practice 5-6 times before season and 2 to 3 times during season. On top of.that name brand rain jacket for a diamond sport that cant be played in the rain for the most part. Then the weekend tourny an hour away but requires overnight stay including meals. Almost seems raise more just so I can spend more. Not raise money for specific need. Wonder how many HS coaches would spend the same if forced to publish all spending. Yes we can ask to see the books, and question it. I do want them to furnish everything she needs to enjoy the season and that takes money but money spent don't equal success. I know they aren't pocketing it but spend they will.
School ball kills me. I know there are costs the schools don't cover and I'm good with that. I know the UTV they drag field with was bought from previous fund raising and I'm good there, figuring I'm just paying it ahead like the ones before my DD. I come unglued when she comes home with custom printed or embroidered sweats, practice uniforms x8 (shirt/ short combos) on name brand apparel, when they only practice 5-6 times before season and 2 to 3 times during season. On top of.that name brand rain jacket for a diamond sport that cant be played in the rain for the most part. Then the weekend tourny an hour away but requires overnight stay including meals. Almost seems raise more just so I can spend more. Not raise money for specific need. Wonder how many HS coaches would spend the same if forced to publish all spending. Yes we can ask to see the books, and question it. I do want them to furnish everything she needs to enjoy the season and that takes money but money spent don't equal success. I know they aren't pocketing it but spend they will.