So last night we have our final tryouts for 16U team. Have to cut some players, my youngest daughter (13yo) one of them, and talk to one of the girls in person at the end of the practice. I believe in doing things like this in person or over the phone, rather than by email or text. She was the last to pack up so I took the opportunity. Needless to say, not much fun making a 13 yo cry, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do right?
Well first thing this morning at work I get a call from Daddy - not happy. Don't these parents realize that their crazy behaviour has a negative impact on their dd's chance for a call just in case another girl drops out because she has made a different team? IF someone is on the bubble, and dad wants to know why dd didn't make the team, OK; but accusing the head coach (me) of various things just short of murder and suggesting that the organization is s#%t really comes off bad. I can't believe that these people actually feel that they are doing their kids some good!
Sorry about the short rant, but I had to get this off of my chest. I have never been subjected to this. Questions afterward yes, but this kind of abuse, a first. Anyone experienced this? Can you share your reactions? I want to take and ad out in the locals to warn any other organization to watch out but obviously can't do that. Man what a day.........
Well first thing this morning at work I get a call from Daddy - not happy. Don't these parents realize that their crazy behaviour has a negative impact on their dd's chance for a call just in case another girl drops out because she has made a different team? IF someone is on the bubble, and dad wants to know why dd didn't make the team, OK; but accusing the head coach (me) of various things just short of murder and suggesting that the organization is s#%t really comes off bad. I can't believe that these people actually feel that they are doing their kids some good!
Sorry about the short rant, but I had to get this off of my chest. I have never been subjected to this. Questions afterward yes, but this kind of abuse, a first. Anyone experienced this? Can you share your reactions? I want to take and ad out in the locals to warn any other organization to watch out but obviously can't do that. Man what a day.........