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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back, this has been so helpful, thank you all for posting.  Here are some of my takeaways:

This really was bullying.

Not saying something would force my DD to "keep the peace" and essentially be a victim twice.

OK to tell coach because this is unsportsmanlike behavior and he should know that two teammates are bullying other(s).

She gets to decide whether to stay or go.

Other parents may or may not have known.

Arranger-Parent likely wouldn't care.

Did I get all that right?  Anything else?[/quote]

NP here, yes OP, that's exactly how I feel about this, except for the part about the arranger-parent. I just don't know.  I want to believe that the parent didn't know and wouldn't condone it, especially as you say you have been friends with all the parents.

This is truly awful, you and your kid have every right to feel it deeply, and something must be done.  The coach has to know, and, while I'm not sure that the punishment has to be that the two instigators are kicked off the team permanently if they apologize, sanctions of some kind do seem appropriate.   And the fact that the other teammates were complicit has to be addressed too.  This is a huge learning moment for those girls.  Adults have to step in and make sure the learning happens.  [/quote]

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