lbb, by "someone's dad" i meant that there was a time when a lot of these types of traveling teams were coached by volunteers. someone who had a daughter that was playing and decided to become more involved with the team. teaching people (starting at a young age) how not to be victimized. i couldn't agree more.
lbb, by "someone's dad" i meant that there was a time when a lot of these types of traveling teams were coached by volunteers. someone who had a daughter that was playing and decided to become more involved with the team. A lot of 'em still are, in communities where there isn't a Basketball Machine. By far, most of 'em are on the up and up (along with, I'm sure, most priests, coaches, youth workers, teachers, etc.). But once in a while, you get a sickener of a story pop out of the woodwork about "someone's dad". Another part of the problem is parents who don't parent, who love it when their kids are involved in activities, the more the better, because that's less time they have to look after the kids. If the kids are gone twelve to twenty hours a week between practice and games, these parents are not going to ask questions.
A lot of 'em still are, in communities where there isn't a Basketball Machine. you're absolutely right. i was just trying to comment on the rise of the basketball (and soccer, softball, etc.) machines over the past 10-15 years or so. but rereading my comment, it didn't quite come out quite right. and about the parents, they also see that their kid may have a shot at getting a free ride to college. so why should they question a coach that can help them get there.
Parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing. They need to pay more attention to the coaches adn other adults their children interact with. They are concentrating too much on the final prize-a scholarship, pro career, or in a lot of cases relive their chidlhood through their children! Title IX is a good thing, as it does give equal opportunity. What we are Talking about here is criminally and morally wrong.
