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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here.

Welp, things did not go well with dc’s coach and my kids request to continue training at a club where he is getting excellent speed training versus his high school team where the focus is on long distance. Dc is a junior so it’s now or never for him to work on skills he needs for a chance to run in college.

Dc practiced what he would say at home, worked hard to communicate his thoughts respectfully, but unfortunately it went really poorly. Coach basically threatened to ruin him, or at least that’s what he hinted at. ‘You’ll never run again if you don’t do what I say’

Wwyd?? [/quote]

This is actually kind of what I expected. Sorry it didn't go well.

Does he have good relationships at the club? I'm sure they have seen this happen before. Track recruiting is pretty clear cut -- a kid's times speak for themselves. Make sure he is in regular communications with coaches at colleges that interest him. Send them updated times, updated grades, etc. I hope the club coaches can provide some guidance and can get him into some good races. 
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Thank you. I guess I thought a grown man could be an adult and see that he has a passionate kid who just wants some extra training (coach even admits he’s long distance focused, and Dc sprints). I guess not. The dude was so inappropriate, I’m sort of stunned.

He just started with this club so he’s going to reach out and try to discuss. He will see that coach on Sunday. You’re right, times are sort of what they are, but I do note that every college coach we’ve heard from has wanted dcs high school coach contact info. And well, the coach basically threatened to sabotage him.

I mean, really? This is how adults overseeing young lives get to behave?? I’m floored. [/quote]

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