- Feb 27, 2011
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I really try to look at rules and others opinions to help shape my opinions about this rule. Normally I can AT LEAST see the other side, whether or not I agree with it, at least I see it. I truely dont see the negative side of this rule.
I AM TELLING YOU PEOPLE: IF YOU HANDLE THE SITUATION MATURELY AND PROFESSIONALY - YOU WILL GET RELEASED!!! Someone PLEASE TELL ME an example where you handled it professional and have a balance of ZERO and the gym owner is just being a D-bag.
We had an athlete released to our gym to compete on our 5's from a RIVAL GYM! When I say RIVAL - I mean RIVAL! The child went in with a parent. Explained the issues they were having with their current gym which were issues that could not be resolved. Said they wanted to explore other gym options and that they had sat in on a few of our practices and liked what our program offered. They explained that they would like to be released to finish out the season at my gym, but if they didnt want to release her, they understood and would wait until the season ended to come try out. It was a professional talk and the athlete was released with no problems.
Im telling you - how the situation is handled is the big issue here. Out of all the 'release horror stories' I have heard - IMO - it all comes back to how it was handled. Kids trashing the program, owners or team. Kids just stop showing up and then ask for a release months later. Kids demanding being released. Parents not willing to talk to the owner about issues.
I can tell you from a GYM STAND POINT! I truely think COACHES AND OWNERS need to put something in their handbook a head of time that is SIGNED BY THE PARENT AND ATHLETE about PROCEDURES for wanting to leave MID-SEASON. I know we will. We will state what our policy is to be released. My gym doesnt have the best relationship status with our area gyms - but I am hoping I can get a meeting put together of all three gym owners and coaches and maybe we can all agree on policies so every gym is the same. That will make our area have a common 'rule' and 'understanding' and at the same time - I dont think we will have to worry about 'will this kid get released' if they come through our doors. We will all know up front!!! I think if every area did this - it would resolve issues a head of time!
I can tell you one that is happening in Cali right now.