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I think your DD needs to be the one to help find a solution. Go over some constructive ways she can be a leader and address the issue. At this age, teen girls tend to be pretty self-correcting if left to their devices.The immature girls on the team really are very strong players, truly they're assets to the team. It's just frustrating that the parents are right there "watching" practice and won't do anything about it. I have half a mind to say something to our HC, whom we all adore, but I'm loathe to be "that" parent. FWIW the parents are all great too. We're very lucky to be on such a great team. I guess this is our only real issue, and for that I should be grateful. It's just so ANNOYING to have the girls be disrespectful to a new AC who's volunteering his time and effort to help. Probably the answer is to drop DD off at practice and go on my merry way. At least I know she will be respectful. Thanks for responding. It always helps to hear of others experiences.
To me, the team is like a dog pack. Let them establish their rules, boundaries, and expectations on their own. If your girl is like mine, when she's finally had enough of the foolishness - she'll let them know. Or, she'll decide it isn't worth rocking the boat. Either way, it's about her boundaries, and AC's boundaries - not yours. It's super cool that it bothers you, though, because it shows that you're raising a respectful, hard-working daughter.
Oh and FWIW - I watch my daughter 16u DD practice because I drive her and have no place else to go, and also because I enjoy it. I joined a nearby gym and I go then pretty regularly now, but sometimes I just like watching her play because she's traveling without me now and I don't make every game anymore.