Year-End Gift for Coach
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Anonymous
| I usually get our DD's coach a year-end gift to thank him/her for their work with my DD and her team over the year, nothing crazy (no Lexuses), just like a card and a decent bottle of liquor or wine. My DD's coach this year isn't a drinker though, and a gift card seems kind of impersonal. Thoughts on alternatives? |
Anonymous
| We are new and this never crossed my mind for our travel daughter. Is it common to give the coaches gifts? |
Anonymous
| Team managers will often collect for a collective gift. |
Anonymous
| Team photo signed by the players |
Anonymous
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We are new to travel so hasn’t come up yet
But we’ve done rec for years and yes a gift is customary. They volunteer their time and it’s nice to show appreciation. I’m not sure why you think a gift card is impersonal OP? We’ve always done a gift card to Dicks sports, or a local restaurant in Olney. ( we’re with OBGC) |
Anonymous
| Yes! We have always done for the rec volunteer coaches. Totally open to hearing a dollar about for travel. Feels a little weird since they are paid and influence what team our child lands on! |
Anonymous
| Parent organizes gift, collects $20 from every family and do a large gc from the team. |
Anonymous
| We always create a separate chat and collect money for a gift for the coach and team manager. Coach for obvious reasons, and people don’t realize how much BS team manager deals with scheduling games / fields / refs with the club and opposing clubs. |
Anonymous
This. Made very clear that it was completely optional, yet people were quick to chip in. |
Anonymous
| Why are we getting coaches gifts when they are PAID to train and coach. Why are we getting team manger gifts when they volunteered to do take on the role? |
Anonymous
Are you new to the customs of this country? |
Anonymous
| I’m a rec coach (volunteer) and don’t drink. My team usually gets me a gift card- it’s totally fine to do that! I’m appreciative of whatever. |
Anonymous
Rec coaches and managers are volunteers. God forbid you show the tiniest bit of appreciation for what they do for your kid. |
Anonymous
| I think id rather spend my money on private lessons with the new coach taking over next season. |
Anonymous
| My husband coached rec and his favorite gifts were a sturdy folding bench (group gift) and REI gift cards. |