- Aug 13, 2012
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I coach a 10u travel team. We keep a short roster, unintentionally as there are so many teams in the area that it seems more teams than players. I know this is being discussed in another thread but here it is. As far as playing as a guest player, we dont have a problem with it as long as it doesnt interfere. This coming weekend we will be traveling 2 hours and 15 minutes to a tournament. There is one closer but we are struggling at this point and this is a better tournament for us with comparable competition. I have a parent that says she cannot travel that far. So in order to have a sub, I had to find a guest. In the meantime, this Parent picks up with another team at the other tournament. She doesnt see anything wrong with it because i found someone to fill her spot. I find everything wrong with it. It would be my thought that if you cant travel that far with your team, you shouldnt be picking up with another. They have been offered a ride, a place to stay since it is a 2 day, and yet still wont go. The other tournament is about an hour away. So, coaches, advice?
On a side problem is uniforms, we fundraised for uniforms. We made enough to get one set for everyone with no extras. I asked the parent that wont be there to borrow theirs for the pick up, that i would take care of it, and return it to them. Nope, she will not let the team borrow it. It does have her name on the back. Advice? Am i asking to much?
At this point I havent addressed it, mainly because I dont want to allow my frustration to spill into the coming conversation. However, I did tell her that i think its wrong to be playing with another team when yours is, and that I feel the other coaches and parents will feel the same. At this point i am wondering if its time to let her go and find another team.
On a side problem is uniforms, we fundraised for uniforms. We made enough to get one set for everyone with no extras. I asked the parent that wont be there to borrow theirs for the pick up, that i would take care of it, and return it to them. Nope, she will not let the team borrow it. It does have her name on the back. Advice? Am i asking to much?
At this point I havent addressed it, mainly because I dont want to allow my frustration to spill into the coming conversation. However, I did tell her that i think its wrong to be playing with another team when yours is, and that I feel the other coaches and parents will feel the same. At this point i am wondering if its time to let her go and find another team.