A plea to ALL coaches

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sorry to hear that, it does ****. As director of organization and a coach, I think you need to live by the commitment. I wish also players/parents would do that also. Not sure what part of the state you are in, but if any where near NWO, email me and I'll see if I can help. There are lots of organizations up here, including ours, always looking for good kids. jphall@bex.net

 

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I know you can't post names, sorry for bringing it up.

 

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Originally Posted by amber1
sounds like she tried out for a Laser team to me.

Shows your ignorance. They don't operate that way.

Just curious, but I think a little context would help here. What exactly was said at the tryout and how was it said? Jeffro330 - Just saying, but is it possible that what was stated at the tryout was misinterpreted by your daughter or whoever else heard it? I just say that because I've been to countless tryouts and I can't remember one of them when an offer was made at the actual tryout, particularly in a group setting.

 

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Same as Klump posted. Happened to us when the dd was 13. Told she was on the team, then the coach of a large organization called us two weeks later, after all the tryouts were over, that she was not on the team. Year later the organization found out how bad of a coach he was and let him go. Sometimes it happens. That is why during tryouts, do your home work. Just because it is a big name organization doesn't mean they have good coaches. In my dd's case, it turned out to be better, not playing for that team.

 

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this totally stinks for your dd and wish her the best. reminds me of two things

one when something like this happened to my dd a few years back that
1. it was quite the motivator so much so that another kid that was involved was motivated too. both told by a coach they weren't good and would never be starters blah blah blah......well now the picture is look who the starters are and are not. Hint my kid is and so it the other and the coach's kid not so much!

2. this very thing happened to a tb team dd was on where an actual offer was made and there was an error as to how many offers were made........coach explained, kids listened, parents listened, coach kept all kids with understanding only 9 can be on the field at once. Coach ate his error kids cooperated as did parents.

best of luck to you and your dd

 

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@backstop09- he called all the parents over by their kids after the tryout and said he was offering a spot to all 7 girls that came out, passed out business cards, and told us to call him with our decision. See, that upsets me, I called him 2 days later, he didn't answer so I left him a message stating that we were accepting. He said when he called to apologize that he never received it. Looking back on the way he handles himself, I'm sure that's BS as well.

 

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Same as Klump posted. Happened to us when the dd was 13. Told she was on the team, then the coach of a large organization called us two weeks later, after all the tryouts were over, that she was not on the team. Year later the organization found out how bad of a coach he was and let him go. Sometimes it happens. That is why during tryouts, do your home work. Just because it is a big name organization doesn't mean they have good coaches. In my dd's case, it turned out to be better, not playing for that team.

Would I be familiar with this coach?

 

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Come on bear - call the coach out. It is good message board fodder...lol

On the other hand -

A plea to ALL TB parents --

Be honest with coaches and teams that your daughter tries out for. Don't string them along, accept offers and then bolt when a different one comes along.

 

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This is what can happen when a coach offers more spots than what are actually available. I would have to imagine that a lot of coaches make mass offers because they realize they will have some declines and they don't want to miss out on all the talent.


I relate it to the SEC and their oversigning practices. Only thing is - colleges can use grey and red shirt options.


Do a lot of coaches carry business cards these days? Kind of weird, no?

 

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Jeffro, I am sorry to hear that. If there is anything that I can do to help, I would be glad to. I have sent you a PM with some additional info.

 

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I know it sukks, BUT, it is better to happen now than waste a year on team that doesn't want you, and with little playing time.

 

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I second that [flarays]

 

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I third it!!!!

 

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And I veto it, so drop it!

 

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And I veto it, so drop it!

Good luck to your DD !!!!!! No, it's not right and as you see.. it has happened to some others as well. Some great advice given.

Bear, time to wrap this one up, too.

The natives are getting restless... it's August and they are all going through softball withdrawls

 

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A plea to ALL TB parents --

Be honest with coaches and teams that your daughter tries out for. Don't string them along, accept offers and then bolt when a different one comes along.

I've seen a lot of this occurring this year. Part of the problem is parents not being honest with a coach because they don't want burn a bridge. But I also think that these coaches requiring a commitment prior to try outs is to blame. Either way it makes it hard for a coach to know who is onboard or not.

 

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Bear,
Why not let people know the truth instead of protecting a coach or org that might not deserve that protection.

The truth shall set you free. jmho

 

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Because over the years people have came on with maybe a one sided opinion or statement. Right or wrong.. is never known.. just that it was said.

Calling out an org on something is just plain wrong. There is no way to verify the truth of the matter. Not saying that someone is lying or nothing.. but when you can't verify it .. then there is problems.