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Originally Posted by dave30
It has been a long time since I've heard something like this that makes me as mad as I am right now.
This should be an eye opener for all the overzealous fans, players and parents in these rec leagues. (sadly, it won't be I'm afraid)
I have pretty much stopped refereeing youth basketball because the organizations are so out of control. I'm sick of the parents living their lives through their kids and forgetting that the game is supposed to be fun. I'm sick of players who have zero respect for authority because their parents and coaches have the same attitude and let it filter down to the players.
I definitely pick and choose and only work places where I personally know the commissioner of whatever league I work. I want to know that he or she will have my back if there is a problem.
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This is exactly the issue in a nut shell...I hope the heads of the youth league take notice but I am afraid that since the parents are paying the freight for their kids to play and the leagues are money makers that hesitancy to deal with out of control parents exists!