http://www.responsiblesports.net/join_the_responsible_sports_dialog/poll_question_responses.aspx<ul><li>Encourage my child to talk to their coach about it! Talking to the other players about it only makes it worse and makes your child sound bad. At the high school level - it isn't your place to talk to the coach - if the child is mature enough to play hs sports then they are mature enough to talk to the coach.</li><li>If a child strongly feels this way it's unfortunate. There are many coaches who play favorites vs. talent and never take the time for the child who has heart, passion & desire. They just need the right direction from a coach to become great. I try to support the coach no matter what. When I had this same situation with my child I called the coach said thanks for taking the time to be coach. My child really looks to you for inspiration & encouragementand and could use a pepp</li><li>Talk to him or her and ask why do you think the coach hates you. I would also ask him or her did the coach verbally say they hated you.</li><li>Find out what the child is thinking and feeling by asking, "what makes you think that?" Listen and let the child know you've heard them. Ask the child if there is a specific event that led them to that conclusion. Try to offer an alternative perspective on the coaches' actions or words, unless the coach told the child, "I hate you!", then you need to speak with the coach. </li><li>Sit down and allow my child to talk about it, while allowing him/her to openly express feelings, after which we will reason to understand the scenario from the coach's position and reach a solution as to how to approach the matter. </li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=3974/2/2012<ul><li>I would have her sit out for one season. The following season when she returns if she gets out of line .suspend her from softball forever.</li><li>Counsel her in her behavior and let her know she is not only an example to her team, but her family as well, and her actions not only hurt herself but others, and after suspension if she could not conform then she could not be a part of the team. She needs to be made aware of her actions and how they reflect on her and her team. Not to mention those coming behind her that are looking up to her and want to be like her. Let her know to be a leader and set the a standard for those coming behind her. Hopefully she will pull it together and become the star she is suppose to be on and off the field.</li><li> Inform her that you and others are aware of the rules being broke by her conduct( confirm) and how it affects the whole team,school,community. Tell her that you might not be aware of what is promting her to do this. Ask why Wait ,Listen intently Inform her a suspension has be given in order to have time to review& resolve issues .It will be a documented and signed plan( includes parents) in order to prove that you want to be a team player again. Expectations It must be HER intent and desire to be a team player with a plan that can be followed,checked, evaluated.Praise when effort and initiative is shown. Giive her a purpose for obeying the rules and conducting herself in a positive manner . Encourage and aknowledge her positive traits with examples of past and current situations. </li><li>I would give her the option to either knock it off or leave. I wouldn't want to put up with a player like that.</li><li>The player should not be allowed to play in the next scheduled game. The coach should discuss the behavior with the player and remind them of good sportsmanship. Repeated conduct would mean additional disciplinary action up to and including removing the player from the team.</li><li>Talk to the player and find out what's going on. Talk with player parents and teamates</li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4474/6/2012<ul><li>It is a team building exercise as well as an actual study session. I would tell my child that the Coach is providing an opportunity for someone to show leadership skills and be an example to their teammates. This is where you can lead by example off the field. Offer to help a teammate who could use help in a subject you are strong in.</li><li>Make him go, his coach requires it. But offer to stop in or volunteer to keep the study hall.</li><li>Tell my child, the coach has a reason for staying after-school study hall, therefore you go and be obedient. Just because everyone just messes around does not mean you have to follow. Be a leader not a follower!</li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=3984/9/2012<ul><li>Insist that protective face guard equipment must be worn when playing the sport.</li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4484/13/2012<ul><li>As a former collegitate player and now a HS Basketball coach you should never interfer with is techniques. Each coach has his own system and using different techniques to teach those same tricks of the game. Your only option should be to ask the coach his/her reasoning for using that particular technique for better understanding.</li><li>Talk to the coach</li><li>Ask the coach why (s)he is teaching that particular technique. Then offer your own thoughts. How you respond with your thoughts may vary depending on how the coach has answered your question.</li><li>As a former player and long time AYSO coach in all divisions 1st thing is parents need to realize playing and coaching are 2 seperate skills. Coaches train differently than others. I send out an email every Sunday with a gameday recap and always thank parents for their support. I also let them know I am open to suggestions and comments on my coaching. As far as approaching a coach I would respectfully ask if they had a minute and explain the way they were taught a skill and have a reason why your way is better. Kindly demonstrate to give them a clear understanding. Don't mention your soccer resume as this might dismiss the coach to your idea. Just explain you played and give your suggestion to coach. Most of us are open to new things and learning new ways of properly training kids. If the coach is not approachable, with your eexperience, maybe it's time you become a coach. We are always in demand.</li><li>Speak to the coach and offer to assist. The coach is probably teaching the way that he learned and may not know about proper techniques.</li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=3994/16/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4494/20/2012<ul><li>I agree with these things but you also coach to win. Be a gracious winner as well as loser when it happens. There are coaches out there that if you ask them about training techniques, the consider you a trouble maker. If a kid is putting their heart and soul into a sport, the coach should do the same. If they are not in the game 100%, they should not be coaching. </li><li>Many things come into making the descision. 1. Begin and end time; is it during working hours or after work. 2. if it's during working hours; what transportation is available. 3. Cost is also a factor, that is after determining the ability to get my child/children to their camps. 4. Along with cost, what will they get out of it. Is it designed to be a competition level or fun/instructional camp. And that depends on my child's abilities as well as their interest in the sport. </li><li>Ask around school and teammates for someone who knows the camp. If possible, also set up a friend who will attend with him</li><li>First ask around to other members of your community - neighbors, friends, school parents and caretakers. Then attend an open house if at all possible. Finally, I will ask my child what they are interested in doing.</li></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4004/23/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4504/27/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4014/30/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4225/1/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4515/4/2012<ul></ul>http://www.responsiblesports.net/youth_sports_advice/scenario_questions/scenario_question_response_archive.aspx?id=4025/7/2012