Zero Tolerance for Poor Sportsmanship

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After a recent tournament we had a number of coaches who couldn't find words to express themselves so they went to the lowest common denominator. ?Being the fine role models they are they found it necessary to do this in front of 10U players. ?Another turned down the second place trophy because they didn't agree with how the tournament finished, even though it was down according to code. CAN'T THESE PEOPLE READ? It was an ASA/USA tournament and code was followed to the letter. ENOUGTH, as the ASA JO commissioner I took the Article 505 complaint and having a hearing with these coaches, I am not going to lose a fine tournament director because of the actions of a FEW JERKS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND FAIR WARNING if you play in Cleveland Metro tournaments you, your team and parents must be on there best behavior or you will be sitting home. ?If you have control problems see your doctor and take your meds!
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In closing I believe good coaches, teams and parents will welcome this, for they like me are tried of prim donnas who never made it as athletes living out their fancies thru their children. ?If you must act this way go play soc_ _ _ _. ?Sorry for using the "S" word.
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Tom Burke
ASA JO Commissioner
Metro Cleveland

 

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I'm with you 100% It seems that some players are following in the footsteps of their coaches. We need to do better for our kids, people!

 

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YEAH!!! This is the only way to may ASA stronger in the area. I personally back you 110% on this posting.

My only other suggestions from years of playing ASA tournaments, even the bracket play games need to be held 100% to the ASA rules and regulations. There are far to many TD's/coaches that try to take NSA rules and USSSA rules and apply them as they see fit. My expectations when playing a tournament is to be held to the rules for that specific association in which we have registered to play. When a team goes to Nationals/Eastern Nationals, they do not adjust the rules (feel good rules) to accomodate anyone. The rules are just that, the rules.

I have had to argue this at a couple of tournaments. Why as a coach do you have to argue this rather than it being the standard? Thoughts to ponder for the future. . .