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I feel in this case that we aren't insulating our daughter from a coach who acts in a manner we just don't happen to agree with. We are taking a stand against a coach/league that thinks it is OK to belittle, berate, insult and make fun of athletes! We will not compromise our own standards of conduct in this case. This coach has crossed WAY over the line with what is considered appropriate behavior. I'll say it here again, athletes (or anyone for that manner) deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. How many of you have a boss that talks to you this way? Would you quit after being belittled or insulted? How long could you go before you couldn't take it anymore? Would you quit? Look for a new job?
WE are taking a stand and are being the ROLE MODELS for our daughter. Merely telling her we don't agree with the coach but keeping her on the team is a mixed message in my mind.
If this had been an English or Math teacher who said these things to his/her students....come on....how many parents would be running to the principal's office to complain.
Should coach's be held to the same standard as a teacher? Don't they teach as well? Why would we allow our children to be belittle by a coach but not a teacher?? Why are coaches given a wider berth? More leeway?
This behavior is not OK...we know it...our daughter knows it....too bad the coach doesn't know it.
jellybeads
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