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+1 - Gotta love people that complain about volunteers that spend all their time trying to herd a bunch of entitled, whinny parents that think THEIR kid is the greatest thing since sliced bread and serving arrogant, infantile coaches that don't know how to communicate to adults.  Yeah - great volunteer role. I think the poster above should volunteer him/herself instead of complaining.[/quote]

Thank you![/quote]

You just proved that you are indeed a pompous dictator Team Manager yourself. LOL.

What’s so special about entering a League Schedule into a team scheduling app?  Also, it’s very hard for other parents to volunteer when a current team manager is so adamant about retaining and relishing in the team manager role. [/quote]

I’m a u9 manager. I volunteered bc no one else would do it and after 4 emails begging, I agreed. My kid isn’t the best on the team. He’s smack in the middle. He often starts and I wonder if it’s because the coach feels indebted to me.

Managing a team isn’t just about entering a schedule into TeamSnap. I have to attend every game. I drive half the team to away games and buy them lunch or dinner. I lug a bench and tent to every game. I manage attendance. I find guest players when needed (often at the last moment). I field questions and try and help parents with the drama. I coordinate with opposing coaches. I handle a gazillon emails from our club and edit out the repetitive nonsense so that my team gets the info it needs. I host team parties. I collect money for all sorts of things. I spent my own money to buy an extra keeper glove and first aid kit.

The amount of paperwork involved to get a bunch of 8 year olds on the field each week is staggering. The hustle to register in the fall was beyond stressful.

I get that there are parents who do this job for special consideration for their kids. I’m not one of them and I’m looking forward to being a team parent soon and not a manager. All that said, it’s not a walk in the park. [/quote]

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