This particular parent was super negitive. Talked badly about every kid and scrutinized my every single move. Why did he have her steal, why did he ask her to slap, he knows she sucks at playing OF, etc......all weekend long. When this person was asked to keep their opinions to themselves it only amplified the problem. "I paid my money, I'll say whatever I want"...they said.
They constantly wanted me to scream and yell at these kids on every single pitch on both sides of the ball. Expected me to tell every player where her play was on every play. I only "yell" at them when they make an absolute bone headed play in a position that I know they're familiar with. Again this is a new group and I moved them around alot. I wanted to see who could do what and where? It was a fall tournament, non sanctioned, dress up and play ball in costumes kind of fun tourney. We're not talking about a qualifier here.
Have fun with your new friends, learn some values like hard work, discipline, accountability, and my personal favorite attention to detail. I remind them always to have fun. I've personally never had a lot of fun getting publicly embarrassed by the same adults that I was supposed to be looking up to back when I was in their shoes.
Again on my team it's really simple. Golden Rule....always...that means EVERYBODY including the parents
And this is exactly why rule #1 in my player and parent contract says there is a zero tolerance policy in effect for drama. If they cause drama by making negative or derogatory remarks about other players or parents, it's BUH-BYE with no refund. Personally, if it were me in your place, it would be "don't let the door hit you where the Good Lord split you," for them. There's about a 75% chance that this is only going to get worse as time goes on...even if something's said by you. Then again, there's a 75% chance that they'll be offended by you saying something and laying down the law and they'll quit. Been there, done that.
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