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Originally posted by Bob Lyle
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Originally posted by wolfpup27
And that's where you are wrong... "rec" coaches, well at least this one - I can't speak for all others, have an even more discernable group that holds their actions to an even higher accountablity, and that's the parents. I, for one, also have a Board of Directors of the program to account to, as well as a Board of Commissioners of our League that I have to account to.
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I've gotta go with Rich on this one. Rec coaches and players behave far worse than their counterparts in FED ball. As far as higher accountability and parents, forget it. The parents at rec games are the worst of the lot.
It's true that a board of directors can keep a tight lid on things. Unfortunately, many of the boards have abdicated their responsibility.
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Bob, I agree, when people don't take their committments seriously, that is what we get in return. Don't lump all youth coaches into the same heap; just as I refuse to lump all officials together. As in a comparison, you don't hear what's going on in the stands in "FED" ball; and believe me, it is far worse than in youth ball. It is a completely higher level of competition; players futures are on the line if they hope to move into the college ranks. In my experience, youth parents really only care if their child is on the field and having fun. Yes, they like to win but what's more important is fun. Successful youth programs emphasize participation and winning as a by product of a team effort. There are some out there that do not share that philosophy, and that is sad; who is really wininng then..?