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Man, there really are some great ones.
But man, there really are some losers. Coaches, members of the media and even players talk about them all the time. I've seen parents from Fremd to Lincoln-Way and countless others make fools out of themselves and continue to even after their kid(s) have moved on. I've had college coaches ask me to hide them when they see a parent walking toward them in the past during club events.
After two coaches forwarded emails they received last week, it makes me wonder - is it only going to get worse?
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Yes, sometimes parents do foolish things. But sometimes people should reserve judgment until they know all the facts and both sides of the story. Sometimes coaches and administrators and even reporters do foolish things too.
Joe you have finally got me to respond after a year of reading your blog!!
I have a good one for you. Try being the referee (me) who gives a red card to the All State player from New Trier for saying "What the F*%^ was that ref?", only to have the parent make the now retired athletic director and coach file a report because I was too harsh on her daughter. I guess doing multiple state finals, the IHSA sided with my position as I am still refereeing.
99% of the parents are supportive and great, it's the remaining 1% that taint the sport.
Keep up the good work!
Where is the rest of this thought?
Come on everyone - the parents are the EXPERT at every rules, every plays and who should play and where.