Do Team Managers’ DC get preferable treatment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stupid question!! You all must be bored. The answer anyway is Absolutely the manager kids get preference.

I believe the original OP started this thread because the managers kid is probably a better player then his/hers kid. I was a team manager when my DS and DD played for a well known soccer club. My motive for VOLUNTEERING as a team manager was not to get my kids preferential treatment from the coaches, but to help facilitate a positive environment, as to where the parents got along and the kids were happy. I can say neither of my kids received any type of preferential treatment from the coaches or the club. They had to practice just as hard as the other kids, they attended every practice, and I didn't see the coaches treating or acting any differently toward my kids. There were some games my DC started; some games where they were 2nd or 3rd string and some some games where they didn't get a lot of playing time. However, I do believe there are players who receive preferable treatment. When DD started playing for the top team in the club, we had players who would constantly miss practices and not only started the games, but played the whole game. So, in my opinion (and experience) team managers DC's do not receive preferable treatment...at least my kids didn't.

So you’re saying your kid didn’t get cut from the team because you were such a great Team Manager. Good for you and your DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Coach here:

I've coached for over a decade now and I think I've had 3 types of team managers, although there are plenty types as such:

1.) The de facto manager: Manager who was basically the last person standing and reluctantly stepped into the position. These folks generally aren't as organized or up to speed as some other managers, but make up for it in willingness to learn. They can also transform into one of the other team managers listed below.

2.) The been there done that: Manager who's managed for several teams and possible multiple teams/children. They've been through all the crap that managers sometimes face and can tell you everything about most tournaments and good places to stay/eat etc. These managers usually wind up turning into the burned out managers.

3.) The burned out: Managers who've had enough of everyone's crap but still step up cause they know no one else will. They don't take crap for anyone and could care less what you think of them. Not very friendly in general but know what they are doing.

4.) The power trip: Managers who think their job means they are able to order people around like children (which sometimes parents can be...) They also believe it entitles their children to benefits on the field.

As a coach I try to separate what the parents do, with how the child is treated. I will say the team manager's kid is almost always on time and dressed correctly, which honestly does come into play to a small degree, but any parent can ensure that for their child.

I love the unbiased perspective of a coach but not so much from the defensive team managers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stupid question!! You all must be bored. The answer anyway is Absolutely the manager kids get preference.

I believe the original OP started this thread because the managers kid is probably a better player then his/hers kid. I was a team manager when my DS and DD played for a well known soccer club. My motive for VOLUNTEERING as a team manager was not to get my kids preferential treatment from the coaches, but to help facilitate a positive environment, as to where the parents got along and the kids were happy. I can say neither of my kids received any type of preferential treatment from the coaches or the club. They had to practice just as hard as the other kids, they attended every practice, and I didn't see the coaches treating or acting any differently toward my kids. There were some games my DC started; some games where they were 2nd or 3rd string and some some games where they didn't get a lot of playing time. However, I do believe there are players who receive preferable treatment. When DD started playing for the top team in the club, we had players who would constantly miss practices and not only started the games, but played the whole game. So, in my opinion (and experience) team managers DC's do not receive preferable treatment...at least my kids didn't.

So you’re saying your kid didn’t get cut from the team because you were such a great Team Manager. Good for you and your DC.

A good coach who has the kids best interest at heart will not pick a just any kid over a dedicated quality player based on a parents position in the club. So, I don't think the poster is saying their kid didn't get cut from the team because he/she is a great Manager, but trying to convey that preferable treatment can be toward any player. Each player on a team should be a contributor to the coaches end result. However, fairness needs to also be given by the coach with team selection. If you have a player that's not quite ready or not developing at the rate of the team, then move them down to the B team. If a coach is keeping a kid on a team "just because", then its probably fair to say the coach does not have your kids best interest at heart.

[Anonymous]

Sense of humor failure happened to this thread.