oncecoolcoachnowmom
Bestest Newbie '14
- Mar 2, 2014
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The worst thing is that too many coaches interpret an athlete's struggle with tumbling as apathy/not wanting it badly enough. Sad.
Oh yes.
As much as I comment on parents saying the above things I've mentioned, I've heard the same from coaches/professionals.
"You must WANT to be replaced because you're still not throwing it."
"Suzie get ready to replace Becky, she must not want to be on Junior 4 anymore."
"Jenny's coming for your spot Suzie! (with replacement Jenny sitting there) You'd better start throwing it!"
"Either throw it or get off my floor because I'm done and I'm over you."
Is there a point as a coach when you may SERIOUSLY need to move on with a replacement pass/kid if you compete in 3 weeks and Suzy is blocked on her BHS? Maybe. But there is really no need to antagonize a kid over it. There's a more diplomatic way to address it.
Not to mention that it's a great way to get kids to quit your program.