- Apr 8, 2010
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I've had this one assistant coach for 2 seasons now. He's not the best in terms of knowledge of the game, but he has picked up enough since he's been with us to be a decent 3rd base coach and can run a drill pretty efficiently at practice after I give him the detailed instruction. The bad part here is that he's EXTREMELY immature. Seriously...I'm talking high school maturity level here.
He can get a little vocal and argumentative at times, but I can usually reign him in fairly quickly. Well, I finally had enough. After he railed on several kids, and finished on my child, I had enough. I called him at home that night and clearly stated that I'm calling as a parent - don't ever talk to any kid - especially mine - that way in front of me again. Then I put my coaches hat back on and said take a game off (along with his child, b/c they are both hard to handle at times and I'm not going to deal with his kid if he's not there). I later back-tracked and said come to the game, but you're no longer a coach. I've spoken with several of the other parents and they agreed with my decision.
Now he's complaining to the association board. Of course, he's only giving half of the story - you know, the half that makes him look good. I was able to clarify the issues with the association last night, but they told me - in no uncertain terms - I have no right to remove him as an assistant coach! Their reasoning is that this is an all-volunteer association (rec league) and we can't deny a parent's participation unless there are major violations.
I AM FUMING over this!! I'm considering withdrawing from our last 8 (rec) games and just playing our tournies, where the association has no authority so I can drop the guy. Again, I spoke with most of the parents and I have their support. My hesitation comes in b/c of the other teams that will miss out on those games.
What's your thoughts? Should I make a move and shed the guy, or just stick it out and let the guy have his way?
He can get a little vocal and argumentative at times, but I can usually reign him in fairly quickly. Well, I finally had enough. After he railed on several kids, and finished on my child, I had enough. I called him at home that night and clearly stated that I'm calling as a parent - don't ever talk to any kid - especially mine - that way in front of me again. Then I put my coaches hat back on and said take a game off (along with his child, b/c they are both hard to handle at times and I'm not going to deal with his kid if he's not there). I later back-tracked and said come to the game, but you're no longer a coach. I've spoken with several of the other parents and they agreed with my decision.
Now he's complaining to the association board. Of course, he's only giving half of the story - you know, the half that makes him look good. I was able to clarify the issues with the association last night, but they told me - in no uncertain terms - I have no right to remove him as an assistant coach! Their reasoning is that this is an all-volunteer association (rec league) and we can't deny a parent's participation unless there are major violations.
I AM FUMING over this!! I'm considering withdrawing from our last 8 (rec) games and just playing our tournies, where the association has no authority so I can drop the guy. Again, I spoke with most of the parents and I have their support. My hesitation comes in b/c of the other teams that will miss out on those games.
What's your thoughts? Should I make a move and shed the guy, or just stick it out and let the guy have his way?