If you are still looking for stories, I know that some officials in Virginia had trouble during AAU qualifying about 1-2 months back, fans comming out of the stands, etc. As coaches going in to regionals, we were all warned by our club to be on our best behavior and to keep our parents under control. Alarmingly, AAU did not think that the incident warranted action, although coaches that I have spoken to that heard about it all agreed that, at a minimum, the team should be suspended and action taken against the coach. Many believe that the club should be suspended for next year's qualifying and this year's nationals. I enjoy the competition that AAU brings, find most of the coaches (on the girls side of the house) to be very reasonable, and am bothered that we allow the worst of the bunch to cast a blight on what should be (and frequently is) an outstanding athletic development program.
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