Parents just don't understand
Before I begin, let me say that all ideas and opinions are my own. They are 100% mine, and mine alone. While some may agree or disagree with them, they are written only for my own benefit, and to release some of the frustration building inside of me. Enjoy :)
So last night's game goes into double overtime. DOUBLE OVERTIME! This isn't something that happens everyday for a girl's grade school basketball game. The girls clearly had a chance to win the game. They were up by a basket and the coaches told them to run a play. This play was designed to keep the ball away from the other team and just eat up the clock. For anyone who has actually seen a basketball game before, you know that this is pretty common. It can be a crappy thing to do, but its part of the game. Well wouldn't you know it, LOPP #1 (Loud, Obnoxious, Proud Parent) decides there's a better way to play than what the coaches have decided. So of course this LOPP's child listens to them and not the coaches. Guess what, the girls lost the game. This wouldn't be so bad if another LOPP hadn't approached a coach at church on Sunday to talk about their child and basketball! I understand that this is a christian school, but when will parents realize that teachers/coaches need a break from work/school/sports. If their child lost the fun of science, would they talk to the teacher about letting them do whatever they wanted in science class? How many parents get bombarded with issues about their job when they're trying to worship? I understand that teachers (especially at a christian school) are held to a higher standard, but how about actually treating them with the honor and respect they deserve.
So last night's game goes into double overtime. DOUBLE OVERTIME! This isn't something that happens everyday for a girl's grade school basketball game. The girls clearly had a chance to win the game. They were up by a basket and the coaches told them to run a play. This play was designed to keep the ball away from the other team and just eat up the clock. For anyone who has actually seen a basketball game before, you know that this is pretty common. It can be a crappy thing to do, but its part of the game. Well wouldn't you know it, LOPP #1 (Loud, Obnoxious, Proud Parent) decides there's a better way to play than what the coaches have decided. So of course this LOPP's child listens to them and not the coaches. Guess what, the girls lost the game. This wouldn't be so bad if another LOPP hadn't approached a coach at church on Sunday to talk about their child and basketball! I understand that this is a christian school, but when will parents realize that teachers/coaches need a break from work/school/sports. If their child lost the fun of science, would they talk to the teacher about letting them do whatever they wanted in science class? How many parents get bombarded with issues about their job when they're trying to worship? I understand that teachers (especially at a christian school) are held to a higher standard, but how about actually treating them with the honor and respect they deserve.
posted by Jon Mierow at 6:07 AM
2 Comments:
I couldn't agree more ...
What? Parents coaching from the stands??? That NEEEEEVVVVVER happens...especially in high school! A thought for expectations next year...a contract or at least blurb in the pre-season hand out..."for the two hours each day that my child is participating in said sport, I will simply encourage, not direct or coach my child and support EVERY decision the coach makes. If there is an issue with the coaches decision, I will approach the athletic director, to whom the coach is accountable, not myself. I will accept whatever the athletic director deems as acceptable behavior due to the authority given him as a called worker of our church and school."
There, I think that says it all. Give the "Coaches" their old AD's undying love and support. And if he needs to send a letter to some parents about sports ettiqute, he can do that too.
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