What rules do you have (written or unwritten) for meeting with parents? Are there topics you consider off-limits? Do you have a rule as to when you will meet with parents, who can be present? This is for High School, but all replies are welcome.
As of now when I have an initial meeting with all of my parents, I plan on saying something like the following:
I would like to answer a few of your questions ahead of time so that if they come up you will already have the answer.
1. Why isn't my daughter starting? Answer: As coaches we feel the ones starting give us the best chance to win.
2. But I think my daughter is better than____ ? Answer: We are not going to discuss another player (unless it is really positive). It is the opinion of the coaching staff that the best players are playing.
3. My daughter is starting, but isn't playing her best (or favorite) position. Why can't she play it? Answer: Players are playing where we are it best fits the needs of the team.
4. But my daughter is a senior, (or upperclassman, etc...) Answer: What grade your daughter is in is not a factor in decision making.
As of now when I have an initial meeting with all of my parents, I plan on saying something like the following:
I would like to answer a few of your questions ahead of time so that if they come up you will already have the answer.
1. Why isn't my daughter starting? Answer: As coaches we feel the ones starting give us the best chance to win.
2. But I think my daughter is better than____ ? Answer: We are not going to discuss another player (unless it is really positive). It is the opinion of the coaching staff that the best players are playing.
3. My daughter is starting, but isn't playing her best (or favorite) position. Why can't she play it? Answer: Players are playing where we are it best fits the needs of the team.
4. But my daughter is a senior, (or upperclassman, etc...) Answer: What grade your daughter is in is not a factor in decision making.