as a TB coach, with a staff of 2 with a 3rd part time AC, we devoted hundreds of hours to
scheduling, tournament applications, practice plans, travel arrangements etc. each year only to have 1-2 families complain that
we were not perfect. It is always these families that asked for the budget and questioned the $$
collected toward equipment as they must think softballs last forever even when we used them for
hitting at every practice and at tournaments etc. We were questioned about everything including
hotel choices, but NEVER did a parent step up to help. In light of this logistical nightmare, I always paid an equal share
and more. One parent did suggest to the families that our hotels be built into travel costs the last year the team was together
which was a blessing.
OP- yes, the costs are very high especially for a parent coached 14U team. Take into consideration
what the coaches go thru every year and don't be 'that parent'.....instead, suggest that their childs
uniform costs and tournament fee be built into the team budget as a few hundred $$ for the effort put
forth by the coaches should be enough.
This all being said, I know of a non-parent coach who is a decent coach who charges $100/mo
per family for his time. His teams are competitive and the girls are happy, this is not an objectionable cost
for the hours it takes to run a team.
scheduling, tournament applications, practice plans, travel arrangements etc. each year only to have 1-2 families complain that
we were not perfect. It is always these families that asked for the budget and questioned the $$
collected toward equipment as they must think softballs last forever even when we used them for
hitting at every practice and at tournaments etc. We were questioned about everything including
hotel choices, but NEVER did a parent step up to help. In light of this logistical nightmare, I always paid an equal share
and more. One parent did suggest to the families that our hotels be built into travel costs the last year the team was together
which was a blessing.
OP- yes, the costs are very high especially for a parent coached 14U team. Take into consideration
what the coaches go thru every year and don't be 'that parent'.....instead, suggest that their childs
uniform costs and tournament fee be built into the team budget as a few hundred $$ for the effort put
forth by the coaches should be enough.
This all being said, I know of a non-parent coach who is a decent coach who charges $100/mo
per family for his time. His teams are competitive and the girls are happy, this is not an objectionable cost
for the hours it takes to run a team.