Good reply to people being rude about goalie position?

[Anonymous]

A few parents have made comments lately about the goalie position being for a kid who can’t play the field. My son is the goalie so it’s annoying to hear. He also was a good field player. What’s a good comment to say back to shut this down politely?

[Anonymous]

That sounds like a passive-aggressive way of talking shit about my kid, so please stop.

[Anonymous]

I just wouldn't care what they say. Who cares?

[Anonymous]

It's for the smartest player.

[Anonymous]

Just avoid those people and associate with parents who you like.

[Anonymous]

But it’s true

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But it’s true

Is it?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n1zZ5Q40ibc

[Anonymous]

"That's rude".

I find that the above works really well. Said in a calm, poised tone.

[Anonymous]

well... attacks can't run or hit or shoot except on the doorstep
middies ... most can't shoot
faceoff guys ... cant shoot or get ground balls.

Isn't that the point there is a position for most.

[Anonymous]

Each kid has their own Pokemon power. This sport lets kids with different strengths play the same game at the same time. The kids that can shoot from any angle and dodge all day have no business in net. It cuts both ways. Just level up and evolve your pokemon.

[Anonymous]

I'd say, how about my goalie and your middie trade for the day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"That's rude".

I find that the above works really well. Said in a calm, poised tone.

That’s what I would say.

[Anonymous]

smile
'Thank you for your feedback'
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But it’s true

Is it?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n1zZ5Q40ibc

Sometimes. My kid, for example, who will be playing in college next year might not be able to make her HS team as a field player. My answer was always: you wouldn't last 5 minutes in the crease. But, if you are goalie parenting correctly, you won't need to because you will spend your time way down one end or the other -- so you should only see the other parents when switching sides at the half.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A few parents have made comments lately about the goalie position being for a kid who can’t play the field. My son is the goalie so it’s annoying to hear. He also was a good field player. What’s a good comment to say back to shut this down politely?

One: don't worry what parents say. Two: encourage your son to get some time plying in the field as well if he is pre high school. Clubs typically carry two or even three goalies so it will help to get more time on the field.