ethical coaching behavior

[jellybeads]

As an educator/coach for 17 yrs. and knowing I haven't SEEN IT ALL so to speak in regards to coaching, please advise on the following: my 8th gr. daughter just made a town travel team and played in her first game. Her team lost the game 40-17 and after the game the coach went into a tirade at the girls in a private room, telling them they sucked, did nothing right, used profanity, threatened to quit as their coach, told them that it was ashame how everyone has been lying to them their whole lives ....telling them how good they are when they really sucked, etc etc...
During practice it is not uncommon for him to mimic or mock the girls when them make a mistake in catching or passing a ball, he even states that 'maybe he needs to run to the men's room to vomit' since their performance in a particular drill was so bad.
Yes, I've spoken to him.....his reponse ..more tirade..and support for his methods of "discipline".
To me it sounds more like belittling, berading and verbal abuse........
I thought this type of coaching had come and gone............
In my heart( and head) I know this is NOT HOW SOMEONE SHOULD TALK TO YOUND ATHLETES.........
But, in the political climate of my town, what recourse does one have? Pulling my own child from the team...obviously, but it is not fundamentally right for him to treat players like this... and who is there to advocate for the other girls who have parents who are perhaps scared to voice an opinion in fear of reprocussions????
We've contacted the director of the league, he is supporting the coach at this moment.
Perhaps I'm way off base, but whatever happened to ethical coaching standards???? HELP!!!
(oh, did I mention he is one of the founders of the travel team)
Thank you.......