Just Want To Vent A Bit

[Coach R]

I was (until Thursday) an Assistant Cheer Coach at the local High School, I'm a 50 y/o man and the Head Coach is a woman (she's also my wife). I was asked by the Athletic Director to not come to practices anymore. The reason he gave was that the girls do not feel comfortable with me around, but I believe it was a couple of the mom's didn't think a man had a place in girls cheerleading. There was an incident a couple weeks ago where we were having a meeting after a game and one of the girls started changing with me in the room so I left. I didn't think it was a big deal because they all were wearing spankys and they would sometimes practice in just spankys. I have been around since August so I don't believe they didn't feel comfortable around me. No one ever approached me or my wife. No complaints until now. I should mention that it was an unofficial, unpaid position. I'm really bummed, I was enjoying it so much. I have coached girls softball for 5 years along with boys football so I'm not new to coaching. Thanks for letting me vent!!

 

[CricketCheerMom]

In today's society and post post sandusky scandal, people are going to unfortunately jump to that conclusion. And with a recent arrest in the cheerleading world of a male coach for engaging in activity with his cheerleaders.

 

[Coach R]

Don't get me wrong, I totally understand why the school did what they did but that doesn't make it right. I did nothing wrong. There are thousands of male coaches out there coaching females, the percentage of improper conduct is minimal. I was NEVER alone with them, that was my rule to protect myself, just because I didn't want any false accusations. Anyway thanks for your comment.

 

[xomckenzieee]

It's happening more and more in lieu of recent scandals and innocent people are usually turned into victims. If you didn't do anything wrong, I think sitting down with the AD and your wife and sort some things out. Often people base their opinions on one side of the story and I do believe it is fair that you get your side too. Good luck and I hope you get your spot back!