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[Anonymous]

The Grandfather that talks too loudly about everything including how bad the players on his grandchild’s team are, as well as the ref. and the coach. Best thing is, he doesn’t care if people hear him cuz he’s old dammit.

The coaches that think their halftime adjustments in formation “won the game.”

The judgemental parents living in the metro area that have just about everything they’ll ever need, so now spend their waking hours worrying about which soccer teams, clubs, and coaches are the best. Oh ... sorry that’s all of us on this forum, including me.

[Anonymous]

Not sure if I read this one or not:

The "Uninvolved parent" who claims the child's success is strictly up to the kid and let their interact with the coach.

They also happen to be the team manager and drive their kid to a different type of training every night

[Anonymous]

Let’s not forget about “complains about the travel just to blow out another team guy”

This guy never looked up the league schedule and is simply imprissoned by their kids and teams talent.

[Anonymous]

The sideline coaching in Spanish, mandarin (I think?), head nods, and even sign language.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The sideline coaching in Spanish, mandarin (I think?), head nods, and even sign language.

The sign language guy could me be. I make dorky gestures and funny faces to my DD before each game to get her to relax, have fun and to enjoy the game.

I’m sure this irritates a few intense soccer parents on her team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Grandfather that talks too loudly about everything including how bad the players on his grandchild’s team are, as well as the ref. and the coach. Best thing is, he doesn’t care if people hear him cuz he’s old dammit.

The coaches that think their halftime adjustments in formation “won the game.”

The judgemental parents living in the metro area that have just about everything they’ll ever need, so now spend their waking hours worrying about which soccer teams, clubs, and coaches are the best. Oh ... sorry that’s all of us on this forum, including me.

Oh my gosh...the vocal grandfather. Had him on our team a couple of years ago. Regularly called my daughter slow and told her to get her head out of her butt once. I wasn't sure if I should be offended or appreciative that he said what I didn't feel I could say out loud!! Laughs after every comment perhaps to suggest he's "just having fun with the girls." Hilarious.

[Anonymous]

the hypocrite dad....your own teammate dad that calls out your daughter for making a mistake then when his does it 3 minutes later he miraculously didn't see it.

[Anonymous]

The perpetual drunk with a cocktail/beer sitting in his Yeti!

[Anonymous]

The parent who simplifies the explanation of why their child's team isn't winning by explaining, "You guys need to attack the ball more and be more aggressive!"

Imagine that. Attacking *the ball* more.

[Anonymous]

The mother who is alway sending out an email because her son always loses something "did anyone find a blue soccer ball? , or Jonny left his jacket on the field did anyone pick it up?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The mother who is alway sending out an email because her son always loses something "did anyone find a blue soccer ball? , or Jonny left his jacket on the field did anyone pick it up?"

This thread jumped the shark 6 pages ago. Now you are all just being the assholes you think you aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The parent rec coach or volunteer rec coach who has been asked to stand in for the actual coach at a U9 travel game

It me. Had full blown fight-or-flight response from warmup through sleepless night following game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The parent who simplifies the explanation of why their child's team isn't winning by explaining, "You guys need to attack the ball more and be more aggressive!"

Imagine that. Attacking *the ball* more.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The parent who simplifies the explanation of why their child's team isn't winning by explaining, "You guys need to attack the ball more and be more aggressive!"

Imagine that. Attacking *the ball* more.

+1

If kids aren’t stepping up and getting beat to the ball over and over again or there are 2-3 opposing shirts every time somebody on your team has the ball- they are slacking. The terminology is off, but I assume that is what they mean. And, 5 second rule- as soon as the ball is lost they need to fight to win it back immediately—everyone.

I’m not the one yelling that, but damn I hate watching the lack of passion for the ball.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The parent who simplifies the explanation of why their child's team isn't winning by explaining, "You guys need to attack the ball more and be more aggressive!"

Imagine that. Attacking *the ball* more.

+1

At younger ages this really does make a big difference. Some teams and players are not physical, wilt when there is a ball to be won, and shy away from engagement. If you haven’t seen this, your child must play in Maryland. ? Maybe we could have a Maryland vs VA thread.