It might also be nice to buy some subtle things... disney bandaids... disney sunglasses... a disney water bottle... then casually mention that you were in a Mickey kind of mood but couldn't find what you really wanted, which is a pair of Mickey ears... so that only leaves you one choice, you've...
I have to add #4.... When Just Cheer was forced to wait forever to take the mat because of over flow issues (let's leave it at that).... and the whole arena cheered "JUST CHEER" for them as the parents filed in. We have a friend on that team and seeing the appreciation on the parents faces (and...
I had 3 favs....
#1 Seeing my son and his team take the mat at semi's
#2 Seeing my son and his team place top ten in Finals (first time ever for our gym, so very proud!!)
#3 Chuck and his signs on both days, he cracked us up!!!
If anyone needs info on Camp Woodward message my daughter brittzcheer4 she works there throughout the summer and would be happy to get you the information!
I feel that the coach handled this with lack of respect to you and to the team. If you specifically requested the opportunity to tell the girls yourself, she should have honored that... not just because you coach these girls, but also because after being loyal to that program through the years...
We used to do "FUN" bow practice, or "FUN" socks practice... every now and then, usually the last practice before a 2 day comp. The carrot we dangled was, if you hit your stuff and we have time at the end you can pose for pictures. It gave them team bonding time and also allowed them a chance...
***as for what they tweet, post in their private lives - non sport related, I let the Moms & Dads worry about that, that's not my issue to correct nor is it my business***
I have always had a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bad sportsmanship. I don't care whether it's in my practice, at a competition, or online... anywhere. The first day of every single season I sit my teams down and tell them that I won't tolerate it. I don't care if you're the best...