2 week suspension

[nixterjoe]

I know this is not really and education thing, but I hoped someone will have a answer for me. My son has played for the same footy team for 9 years. This week he tried to have a conversation with the coach about the position he was put to play in, the coach just basically pushed the problem away, and then spent the next 20 mins doing nothing but moan at my son. He then pulled him off the game. He was so upset and angry that he refused to go back on and play. The coach then said if he wasnt going on then he should go home. He then told me that he would not be picking him for the next 2 games to make him realise what he had done and to go away and think about what he wants. my son quit the team there and then.

Is he allowed to suspend him for that, I think it is really unfair as he was so upset. the coach kept saying he had let the team down and had no committment... 9 years.... I call that committment.

Can anyone help as I am spitting feathers and want to put in a formal complaint, but not sure if it is impossible as he refused an order from a coach :(((

I know your prob right but if it was any other kid it would of been different ... there is a long history between us as family friends and a little bit of complacency has set in over the years ... he would not of done it to any other kid bit he thinks he can get away with a bit more with mine and his own son to be fair

You need to think it over for a few days before you do anything. And before you do, if you can, talk it over with a man who is familiar with team sports and the ethos that goes with them. Good luck.

MaryZ is wise, let things settle down for a few days, I'm sure your son was rude & the coach has also put in 9 years (hasn't he?) & dare I say it a lot more time & effort than anyone else. He's entitled to expect respect. One of them will need to apologise first for the original row & given respective levels of commitment, I suspect your son should lead the way & apologise first.

ummmm .. rude I don't think so !! besides we have spoken to the club today (not to put in a complaint) and they are disgusted in the behavior of the coach and my son is welcome at the club any time so much so they still want to make sure he doesn't miss out on his future opportunities with them ... goes to prove not all kids are in the wrong and sometimes adults do take things too far ... so thanks to all your comments ..