watchdog wrote:inthestands- The coach has control of the team from one hour before games, during games, and during practices. He sets the curfew for away tournaments. Beyond that, it's my kid and I will do what seems best to me. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday! Why don't you step up to that parenting philosophy!
I'm going to say that I have to agree. Let's just put it in this example: What if it's Fall and one of the boys is still playing football? Should the coach tell him he can't play football on game day? Coaches are the boss at the rink, but when it comes the home, the parents get to make those decisions. I know I certainly woulndn't allow my boss to say what I can and can't do when I'm away from work. Now, suggesting that they not skate too close to game time, that's another situation.
Boss has a rule of "no DUI's"... I sure hope to god you dont go drinking and driving although I know many who do... You lose your job and have a rough time finding another one due to that blemish on your record...
I agree, "shinny" is great for the kids but at the same point in time you have to respect the rules the coach lays down WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT. Who ever said they would ask the coach, I agree completely. There are plenty of coaches out there that have a good reason behind what they are doing and the rules they have.
On top of that, 2 hours before a game the kid will be tired from the skating. THE TEAM comes before the player at all times when at the game and that goes towards the home life as well. Those of you who would go behind a coaches back and let your kids skate... well I sure hope you get over that phase before HS because I know coaches who will cut players like that... ATTITUDE PROBLEMS are what they are called. Set an example for your son/daughter and follow the rules.
watchdog wrote:what would you say if they called you up and said your kid has to be in bed at 8 every night thats the rules in my class.
Problem is the teacher also assesses grades. tell them to do the hw right? That is outside the school "where the teacher is no longer the boss"... If you try to justify ignoring one rule, how are you going to justify telling them not to break another? Not many parents have that "common sense" that you are speaking of and so those rules are put forth.
Coaching baseball in the summer we spend a lot of weekends in June and July in motels.
The constant question year in, year out, every weekend - how long can the kids swim?
My answer - their your kids.
If they are wore out for the game, I will know. Those that are not, will play. So use your best judgement, I am not going around and police them.
Follow the coaches rules - sure. But if you are coaching know your responsibilities, and be sure the parents know how their actions will affect their child.
jackstraw wrote:Telling kids not to hit the outdoor rinks the day before a game is complete stupidity, and if you feel you must meet with the coach and discuss this, then do it. Coaches should have good, common sense approaches to pre-game build-up. Nutrition, physical activity and sleep are things that a coach can convey to both players and parents early in the season. Showing up at a game with a KFC Value meal to eat while getting dressed isn't a good idea!
When you get right down to the real issue, it is more a problem with authority.
No one, including me likes someone else telling me what I should be doing much less what my kids should be doing.
I'm confident we can all find something about a coach, teacher, neighbor, grocery store clerk, and on and on that we don't like or agree with. Some of these may be related to groups or teams and others individually.
There are situations where those decision makers won't impact our lives one way or another and we can ignore them. There are others that will directly impact our lives, and how we handle them will either help or hinder our kids down the road. At the end of the day, we can all make what we feel are the right decisions and live with the outcomes.
By the way, I'd share in some of that popcorn chicken..
watchdog wrote:inthestands- The coach has control of the team from one hour before games, during games, and during practices. He sets the curfew for away tournaments. Beyond that, it's my kid and I will do what seems best to me. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday! Why don't you step up to that parenting philosophy!
I'm going to say that I have to agree. Let's just put it in this example: What if it's Fall and one of the boys is still playing football? Should the coach tell him he can't play football on game day? Coaches are the boss at the rink, but when it comes the home, the parents get to make those decisions. I know I certainly woulndn't allow my boss to say what I can and can't do when I'm away from work. Now, suggesting that they not skate too close to game time, that's another situation.
Boss has a rule of "no DUI's"... I sure hope to god you dont go drinking and driving although I know many who do... You lose your job and have a rough time finding another one due to that blemish on your record...quote]
I find that quote about DUI's very interesting. If the DUI will not affect how you do your job or your company's public image, then your boss better have a good reason for firing you or a good lawyer. I sit at a desk all day. I don't drive for work. So if I get a DUI and my boss tried to fire me for it, I would bet that it would be overturned by the time I got my stuff packed. Just thought I'd throw that out though it's a little off topic.
theref wrote:
I'm going to say that I have to agree. Let's just put it in this example: What if it's Fall and one of the boys is still playing football? Should the coach tell him he can't play football on game day? Coaches are the boss at the rink, but when it comes the home, the parents get to make those decisions. I know I certainly woulndn't allow my boss to say what I can and can't do when I'm away from work. Now, suggesting that they not skate too close to game time, that's another situation.
Boss has a rule of "no DUI's"... I sure hope to god you dont go drinking and driving although I know many who do... You lose your job and have a rough time finding another one due to that blemish on your record...quote]
I find that quote about DUI's very interesting. If the DUI will not affect how you do your job or your company's public image, then your boss better have a good reason for firing you or a good lawyer. I sit at a desk all day. I don't drive for work. So if I get a DUI and my boss tried to fire me for it, I would bet that it would be overturned by the time I got my stuff packed. Just thought I'd throw that out though it's a little off topic.
Yeah what does that have to do with Popcorn Chicken?
its not a rule but its a good suggestion. no fast foods before hockey games. when i played we would pull the team bus into mcdonalds and eat before games. this day and age we all know better.
watchdog wrote:its not a rule but its a good suggestion. no fast foods before hockey games. when i played we would pull the team bus into mcdonalds and eat before games. this day and age we all know better.
But that was in the day it was made with USA beef. Today I wouldn't eat that stuff regardless...they even screwed their fries over.
Subway is a good before or after game choice, if you absolutely need something.
watchdog wrote:its not a rule but its a good suggestion. no fast foods before hockey games. when i played we would pull the team bus into mcdonalds and eat before games. this day and age we all know better.
But that was in the day it was made with USA beef. Today I wouldn't eat that stuff regardless...they even screwed their fries over.
Subway is a good before or after game choice, if you absolutely need something.
My stance on popcorn chicken........
The boss better be allowing KFC in the office or I'm finding a new job. I suppose unless he wants to make me lunch!
Today I wouldn't eat that stuff regardless...they even screwed their fries over.