Ok, so y'all know I was roped into assisting coaching the t-ball team. No big deal. I like coaching I like baseball I love my son. I played, I love the game, and I love competition. Ok. White trash ass soccer moms making life miserable for the rest of the team need to die. Just. Die. We set forth some rules based on this one kid basically like attacking Tate. Not to mention that the kids can't learn in an environment that is undisciplined, out of control, and chaotic. I appreciate this. Wholly. I appreciate the fact that the coach wants things to be organized and sensible.
"ATHLETICS TEAM RULES TIMELINESS: Be on time for all practices, games and team functions. Players / parents are expected to call the coach at least two hours before the start of any activity that will be missed.
PREPARATION Always have your complete uniform, equipment, and water or other beverage, with you for a game or practice. There will be no snacks allowed in the dugout during games.
ATTITUDE AND RESPECT Players should show respect for, be considerate of, and display, a positive attitude towards teammates, coaches, umpires, opposing players, and parents.
EMOTIONS Players and parents should always control emotions and display good sportsmanship. No profanity, no throwing equipment, no arguing with teammates, coaches, opponents, or umpires. No negative remarks to teammates, coaches, opponents, or umpires. Physical aggression towards anyone will not be tolerated. This includes threatening gestures, aggressive contact, or threats of any kind during any team activity before or after practice or games. .
PARTICIPATION Players are expected to participate in all practices, games, and team functions, unless prior approval is received from the coach to be absent.
GAMES During games, unless requested by a coach, parents are requested to stay in the stands and not distract the players from the game. Please display good sportsmanship and do not engage in any behavior that could be a distraction to the players, coaches, umpires, or other spectators during the game. Players are expected to follow the coach’s directions and be in the position as directed by the coaches during the game.
PENALTIES The coaches reserve the right to discipline any player for conduct unbecoming to the team. This includes but is not limited to; Suspension from practice, further participation in the game, suspension from game, suspension for one game, or removal from any participation from team activities for the rest of the season.
COMMUNICATION We believe that clear communication between coaches, parents, and players is critical to the success of our team. Communication will be provided via email or handout to the parent of all players to ensure that our schedules are clear. In the case of a dispute we request that parents communicate with us via email or phone away from team activities (games or practices) as we are striving to provide a healthy and non adversarial environment for the children."
^^^^ Those are our rules. What's the PROBLEM here? NONE of this is outrageous, IMO. But, in response to certain situations, this is what was sent out last night: The first was to the bully kid's parents...