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Post by davidtrotman on Aug 14, 2007 8:49:53 GMT -6
 I have a issue with one of my assistant coaches. He moved up from a lower weight class that won the championship last year and has refused to by in to our coaching philosophy this year. He is angry because some of the kids he coached last are not on the A team(Varsity). The first week of practice was spent evaluating all of the kids at various positions. As we began to cut back on the number of kids trying out for the different positions he began to cause division amongst the coaches because he felt his twin sons and other kids should automatically start because they were on a championship team. I responded to him by telling him that physically those kids were not prepared to play on the varsity team because there was a a 15 lb difference in the weight and also the kids that were veterans were more skillful players and also had won the championship at their weight class. This coach has been undermining everything I'm trying to do and I've decided to relieve him of his coaching duties. Am I wrong telling him he can't coach anymore or am I over exaggerating?
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Post by midlineqb on Aug 14, 2007 9:04:07 GMT -6
Ask him to cooperate. He is going to be apart of the problem or part of the solution. You're the head coach. You have to do what you feel is right for the team and all its players. If continues to be a cancer in your program, get rid of him. Just an opinion from a veteran HS coach of 36 years.
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Post by headlylemar on Aug 14, 2007 9:09:38 GMT -6
weight classes for Varsity football?
We're talking 11th & 12th graders, right?
The BEST thing you can do for You, Your Program, and Him, is to let him go.
You don't need any more fans with whistles
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Post by midlineqb on Aug 14, 2007 11:01:02 GMT -6
I think he is probably talking youth football.
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Post by tigercoach on Aug 14, 2007 19:06:34 GMT -6
Better to coach short-handed then with cancer in my opinion.
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Post by wingman on Aug 14, 2007 22:08:10 GMT -6
You are crazy if you don't weed him out.
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Post by wingt74 on Aug 15, 2007 8:07:59 GMT -6
Sounds like you are already past that point of no return. Tell him he is not needed anymore.
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Post by coachcb on Aug 15, 2007 10:13:51 GMT -6
Had the same situation coaching youth football. I was the HC/OC and had an assistant stomp all over my toes the first day. Young, arrogant kid who felt he should be running the show and made it very clear to everyone. I gave him the boot as fast as I could; I didn't even sit down with him. Flat out told him not to come back.
This is also why, when coaching at the youth level, I turn away every single daddy coach. It doesn't matter how knowledgeable the parent is; they're not on my staff. It's just a conflict of interest that no one needs.
I wouldn't even sit down with the dude; I'd just give him the boot. He's not being objective or being an adult; I'd get rid of him. A "coming to Jesus" talk will only delay the inevitable; he's a pain in the butt.
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Post by 50Murf on Aug 15, 2007 10:14:53 GMT -6
I have had a similar problem before. The parents think that a kid, who was a stud in the little guy level (5/6th Grade 100 pound limit) will be great in the big guy level (7/8th Grade 140 pound limit). You are correct in saying that the levels are physically different - they are. At some point safety becomes an issue too. I have seen "stud" little guys get intimidated at the next level for that first year. You find out that the "big fat kids" can run at the next level, as I'm sure my kids find out when they get to high school ball.
As far as the Coach...IMO, in the words of Hawk Harrelson "HE GONE". I would much rather coach with less coaches, or even by myself, then to coach with somebody who is a cancer. I had to do that before I was the Head Coach, and it made for a very long season. I am very lucky in that regard now, as the Head Coach, that I have fireman and policeman on my staff - and they all understand the need for teamwork, on the field, on the staff, and in their jobs. It sets a great example to our kids.
If you feel this Coach still might be an asset to your program, then sit him down and lay it out for him. Do not sugar coat anything - just black & white it, like somebody suggested. If he can not abide by YOUR rules, thank him, and show him the way.
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