I'm heavily into athletics of all kinds. The other day, my cross country coach pulled me aside and said he was going to kick me off the team. When I asked why he said because he knew the other girld on the team for 4yrs and only knew me for like 1 week. So im pretty upset....I told my mom, the principal spoke to him and he came back and said, "I HAVE to let you back on the team." He didnt say I WANT to, he said I HAVE... So I told him no. But im still upset about what happened. How can I deal w/ it and would you have done the same thing??
2006-09-29 11:08:19 · 12 answers · asked by puertofrican 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Sasha:
No , I'm not horrible. Ive been runnng xc since I was 7, im now 16. I switched schools and since he didnt know me he didnt want me.
2006-09-29 11:13:28 · update #1
Do what you do feel is he best. The coach was bias and lost a prominent athlete. Coaches shouldn't let personal feelings hinder their decisions. I haven't encountered such a problem, but I wouldn't have done the same thing. I would probably just ignore him and try out for something else.
If the coach wants to be a douche, let him. Just forget about him and try out for something else. Don't let him drag your abilities down. Good luck.
2006-09-29 11:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The coach is definitely in the wrong. I think you had a lot of guts to do what you did and even though I'm sure you'll miss running, I believe you did the right thing. You seem like a person that doesn't compromise, that stands up for what you believe in and those are good qualities to take through life. Consider this a life lesson. There are plenty of jerks out in the 'real world' and you just ran into one. If you were my child, I'd want to go down there and have a talk with the coach myself and tell him a thing or two. Chances are you aren't the only one he's treated like this and hopefully more kids/parents will complain and effect a change if he doesn't straighten up.
2006-09-29 18:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by Curious George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like it is a popularity thing. Some people become teachers and coaches because they were not popular in high school, and now they get to make the rules, and pick who they want to pick. This may be the problem with your coach. If you want to be on the team, be on it. He has no choice but to let you be on it, he has already said so. So go and do what you want to. The principal, who is his boss, has already said he has no choice, so there is nothing wrong with your athletic skills. If you want to do cross country, do it. Dont let some bully, which is what this coach is, rule you and your life. If you want to do it, go for it!
2006-09-29 18:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by HCW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you did the right thing by not going back, because he may have made it hard for you. But, on the other hand, maybe you should have went back because they went through the trouble of talking with the guy, and plus you were doing something you love. In any event, it's ok to be upset about it, but try not to bug out about it for too long. If you really don't want to go back on the team, then concentrate on other activities that you like. :)
2006-09-29 18:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly you're just gonna have to deal. Life is not fair or easy. Just because one person is mean to you doesn't mean you should waste your time obsessing or worrying about it. It's one person's opinion. If you really love running, stay on the team & do your best. You quiting is probably why he told you in the first place, that way he wouldn't really be responsible... Just let it go.
2006-09-29 18:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by jamieinreno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, are you horrible or something, cause at my school everyones allowed on the XC team, except me im really slow! lol
edit: well then i dont know
i had a problem with the fb coach and i beat the crap out of his son so he kicked me off, but then when they started loseing, he begged me to come back
2006-09-29 18:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
forget that coach was and is a @sshole make him look more like @ss and try out for something else.His lost he kick off a good athlete god what a jerk face coach.
2006-09-29 18:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur coach is a a$$ if u really like to run then he shouldn't stop yew maybe u could join a local track team or something........
2006-09-29 18:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST GO OUT AND DO YOUR BEST. DON'T MISS ANY PRACTICES. LET THE COACH SEE HOW WELL YOU DO. THEN JUST LET IT GO AND BE HAPPY YOUR BACK ON THE TEAM.
2006-09-29 18:27:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no offence but your coach sounds like a real jerk. yes i would have done the same thing only swear at him, that's unfair and rude.
2006-09-29 18:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by ajmcleanrocksmysocks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋