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[quote=Anonymous]A coach is not just a coach,  he is an adult helping shape kids lives- teaching them how to operate in a team atmosphere and have respect for each other.

I get on my kids when they say "I don't care" because i personally think its disrespectful.

If a coach has no consequences,  then kids (especially 8yo boys who are testing boundaries) will continue to be disrespectful.  What would you prefer- push ups? Hit him on the arm? Running laps is an acceptable way for a coach to show what is or isnt allowed on his team. Then the other kids stop participating and hes lost the entire practice.

If you dont like it, change teams to a coach who is less tough, but that may not benefit your ds in the long run.

Alot of these kids are so unconditioned from loss of activity that they can stand to run a lap...or 5.

I think it was rude for your son to say that- soccer is not just soccer and if he cant conform to a team environment then possibly he doesn't need to play.

Im not a coach- mom of a 8yo son who plays soccer and appreciates the few male figures in his life (besides dad).

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