Man resigns as youth soccer coach after (awesome) email

[PhiGam]

http://www.patriotledger.com/sports/...-coach-resigns

a couple gems:

We do not cater to superstars, but prefer the gritty determination of journeymen who bring their lunch pail to work every week, chase every ball and dig in corners like a Michael Vick pit bull. Unless there is an issue concerning the health of my players or inside info on the opposition, you probably don’t need to talk to me.

Protein shakes are encouraged, and while blood doping and HGH use is frowned upon, there is no testing policy. And at the risk of stating the obvious, blue slushies are for winners.

Read the whole article... its the hardest I've laughed in a long time.

[OhSoVeryLadylike]

While I CAN see how the email was misconstrued. I found it funny. And on point. Little league is NOT like it was when I played. These days the outfield isn't even allowed to make chatter while the other team is batting during baseball.

[SWTXBelle]

Alas, irony is hard to pull off - I thought it was hilarious.

[nikki1920]

I thought it was funny.

[BetteDavisEyes]

Second place trophies are nothing to be proud of as they serve only as a reminder that you missed your goal


Best. Line. EVER!

[indygphib]

I'm almost positive that this guy won't be a helicopter parent...

Thanks for sharing, PhiGam. Loved it!!!

[Thetagirl218]

You know if a parent got this email and was concerned I am sure they could have talked the coach instead of him having to resign over it....

[PhiGam]

Originally Posted by OhSoVeryLadylike

While I CAN see how the email was misconstrued. I found it funny. And on point. Little league is NOT like it was when I played. These days the outfield isn't even allowed to make chatter while the other team is batting during baseball.

It must be different wherever you are because I played little league not very long ago (7 years) and we talked a lot of trash.

[KSUViolet06]

This email = awesome.

My faves:

"The political correctness police are not welcome on my sidelines. America’s youth is becoming fat, lazy and non-competitive because competition is viewed as “bad”.


"But it is imperative that we all fight the good fight, get involved now and resist the urge to become sweat-xedo-wearing yuppies who sit on the sidelines in their LL Bean chairs sipping mocha-latte-half-caf-chinos while discussing reality TV and home decorating with other feeble-minded folks."

And I personally applauded this statement:

"Lastly, we are all cognizant of the soft bigotry that expects women and especially little girls, to be dainty and submissive; I wholeheartedly reject such drivel. My overarching goal is develop ladies who are confident and fearless, who will stand up for their beliefs and challenge the status quo. Girls who will kick ass and take names on the field, off the field and throughout their lives."

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This email = awesome.


And I personally applauded this statement:

"Lastly, we are all cognizant of the soft bigotry that expects women and especially little girls, to be dainty and submissive; I wholeheartedly reject such drivel. My overarching goal is develop ladies who are confident and fearless, who will stand up for their beliefs and challenge the status quo. Girls who will kick ass and take names on the field, off the field and throughout their lives."

Isn't it great that he wants to develop the sorority women of tomorrow??

[sceniczip]

if I had a daughter, she could definitely play for him Too much hand holding in the world today...

[CougarGrad]

Right on, coach!

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This email = awesome.

My faves:

"The political correctness police are not welcome on my sidelines. America’s youth is becoming fat, lazy and non-competitive because competition is viewed as “bad”.

that's a good quote, I liked it too.

[SWTXBelle]

I would argue, though, that one reason youth is fat is NOT because competition is viewed as bad - but because team sports have become so competitive that only the most talented athletes can participate, leaving those who just want to play with no options.
When I was a child you could go out into your neighborhood and soon you and your friends would be playing a game - tag, baseball, kick the can, whatever. Nowadays you simply can't let your children do that. I certainly can't let my boys go ride their bikes all over the neighborhood the way I did as a child - the stakes are too high. So should I just let them sit on the couch? Nope - so I looked into the options here in Katy.
My nephew has long been in highly competitive baseball leagues. He is extremely talented, but I don't know that the year-round high pressure has been good for him. I watched him in the All-Stars, and he was incredibly tough on himself when, as all pitchers do, he had a rough game. Some - not all - of the parents seem to forget they are dealing with 12 year olds and not major leaguers. One of my brother's best friends is an Astros pitcher, so I know he is getting top-notch training and I hope they are carefully watching the physical effects of his constant playing. Still, I worry.

When I first heard of the non-competitive sports leagues, I too though they were a stupid idea - but now I see the important role they play. Don't kid yourself. Those kids are still competitive, still want to win, but they keep score, not the adults. My boys play soccer,(www.ffps.org ) and because we don't have the crazed coaches or parents trying to validate themselves through their children's playing they can concentrate on improving their skills and having fun. There is an autistic child on my youngest (6) son's team. Basically he is allowed to sub in whenever he feels up to it. This Saturday he really kicked the ball for the first time and the parents on our team applauded him. Never mind that he kicked it the wrong direction - we were thrilled for him because he had gained enough confidence to get in there and kick it. Playing with him has taught my son a great deal - lessons that he would never get to learn should he have been on a highly-competitive team, where the autistic child would never been able to play. If my boys become skilled enough, they can play for their schools or in a competitive league. They compete every day of their lives in school and at home. (In fact, I kinda wish they'd stop turing EVERYTHING into a contest!) For now, I'm happy they have a chance to practice and play outside, getting exercise and learning all the important lessons team sports proponents say are a by-product of playing. I'm glad they aren't being fat and lazy, even if they aren't great athletes.
But should my boys be on a competitive team, I would be pleased to have this man coach!

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This email = awesome.

And I personally applauded this statement:

"Lastly, we are all cognizant of the soft bigotry that expects women and especially little girls, to be dainty and submissive; I wholeheartedly reject such drivel. My overarching goal is develop ladies who are confident and fearless, who will stand up for their beliefs and challenge the status quo. Girls who will kick ass and take names on the field, off the field and throughout their lives."

I couldn't agree more with this statement.

Soccer is a rough-and-tumble game. People bump into each other, fall down, get bruises and scrapes, etc. And you have to be aggressive if you want to score a goal.

Now, for "soccer", read "life".