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MURPHY’S SPORTS LAW

For those who have not had the pleasure of, quitting. I don’t have to connect the dots to tell
By David Murphy
or are too far removed from watching this level, you what’s wrong with that picture.
I’m a proud hockey dad. you have volunteer coaches who are trying to
I’m a proud soccer dad. Heck handle up to 12 kids. Most coaches try to keep I’ve been fortunate to have been around
I’m just proud to be dad to a girl the players on the sideline across the field from sports at all levels as a player, commentator or
who loves life and participates the parents to limit distractions (mom and dad) fan most of my life. I witnessed parents who
(or has participated) in several and keep the kids focused on soccer. In this believe their child will play at the highest level
sports/activities. case, the teenage coach lost track of who was and blame the coach or team manager for any

playing as one child sat with their parents most shortcomings. I’ve even witnessed grown men
Am I happy when she wins? Of course
of the game. So when this coach looked to the and women with these kinds of parents.
because she’s excited and so am I. But I’m
sideline with the rest of the players to sub, the
happiest when she comes off the playing field/ I’m a firm believer that you can’t hide talent.
one child was inadvertently skipped over once or
ice win or lose and looks up and me and says If your child is good enough to one day play at
twice. Innocent mistake but it turned into much
“That was fun. I can’t wait to come back”. That the college level or pro or go to national and
more when one of the parents began to lambast
happens often and that’s what sports should be international competitions, they will. But most
the coach for their child’s lack of playing time.
about. of the children playing with your son or daughter,
There was no discussion, no pointing the issue
yours included will likely end up following in
out in a calm manner. There was a lot of yelling
I’ve been lucky enough to coach my daughter your footsteps. So think about the example your
and to the point where the other coach and
at soccer, and at seven she’s already to the point setting next time you’re about to yell at or berate
referee had to intervene. Really? In U7 house
where she needs coaches who understand the somebody who is volunteering their time to help
league? If the child was with the other kids on the
game better than me. She’s having a blast with teach or plan a specific sport/activity for your
proper sideline, the rotation would’ve happened.
her new coach this year and I’m just happy to be child. Otherwise, sign up and try it yourself, but
Sounds like a simple solution. Instead, let’s
on the sidelines cheering. I’ve already witnessed I’m guessing you won’t.
blame the volunteer, teenage coach and make
a parent belittle a teenage volunteer coach about
them feel bad to the point they contemplate
playing time in U7 house league.

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