Before we ever leave headed for a tournament, we have a parent/coach/team meeting and I express HIGHLY the attitudes that I expect out of each person, including players, coaches AND parents. If I hear of any of our parents behaving in any questionable manner, I myself put a stop to it before anyone else gets the opportunity. I have been known not to even allow a player on my team because of how their PARENTS behave at tournaments. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It is sad for the girls because some of them have a real chance at a great future if it weren't for the sour attitudes that some have. But we have a much better time with less qualified players with good attitudes than with disgruntled players and parents.
