kfs...you don't know anything if all you know is "all was fine until their slfessness and lack of team play came into focus."
Why did you have to say Central's program is no better than a JV team? What did Central do to you? I was at the game last night. Central showed nothing but class in their win.
The fact is, the kids and parents that left the Halls program only wanted what was best for the program--a coach that RESPECTS his players! I don't think it would have mattered if a new coach came in and they didn't win a single game, as long as the Coach respected the kids!
My daughter has played with and against some of the ex-players in the past. The young ladies that left the Halls team I know are not troublemakers. Never have been! These girls are fine young ladies.
My daughter has played for some of the "Daddys" as it was put in another thread. I wish these "Daddys" were still coaching. I would love for my kid to play for them again.
It's like Brites said..."it's about respect, honesty, and integrity." This Halls coach's idea of respect, honesty and integrity---well here's how it has been displayed in the past:
1. RESPECT--take 2 vans to a tournament, coach gets mad when the team doesn't perform well enough, coach takes one van home with only himself in it. Leaves "HIS TEAM" of girls to cram into the second van for the long ride home.
2. HONESTY--twin girls on the team, Halls up in a game by 9 runs. Coach wants more runs. Coach tells one twin, whom he apparently thought wasn't as good or as fast as the other; to change shirts with her "better" twin in the dugout and sends the better player back out.
3. INTEGRITY--same as above
--Ask him if he has (and why) already gotten a 2 game suspension so far this year? Let us know what you find out.
It sounds to me like the ones defending this coach are the ones who kids now get playing time, because the other kids aren't there anymore. Which is fine. I'm glad you're kid is getting playing time. I hope your daughter's team will get better.
Just remember, a leopard's spots won't change. He will treat your kids and this year's program, and every one there after, the same as he always has in the past. If that's how you want your kid treated, well that's fine for you.
I for one think your kid deserves better. And I don't even know you or your kid!
My advice, drive your kids to the game so you know they will have a ride home & don't let both your girls play if they are identical twins!
And before you ask, I don't even have a kid playing ball this year--and she never played for Halls! I'm just tried of seeing people bash these kids that left the Halls program and their families. That's why I chimed in!
good luck to you
