elementary school cheerleading coach plays favorites?

Question

My 4th grader sister and I recently moved to a new school district and she joined the peewee cheerleading squad because she had a lot of fun with it at our old school. The only problem is the coach plays favorites with her own kids and her kids friends. Well since my sister is so new she doesn’t get favored so she is basically ignored at practice and never given the chance to do anything. She isn’t having fun anymore. Is there anything we can do about her new coach or should she just stop doing it because it’s not fun anymore?

Answer 1

There's a reason that careful parents don't put their kids in these kinds of activities much, particularly ones that depend on "cuteness." Put her in real gymnastics where she can learn the skills, but compete on them and not her looks or popularity.

Answer 2

sadly this is life. No matter what you do there will be favourites and coaches can make this kids the centre of attention. It is wrong and maybe a new sport will be a good choice as some coaches though they may have a favourite will not ignore the other kids. Before joining go watch some practises and see how the coach interacts with the kids. Their are good coaches out there, you just have to find them

Answer 3

Tell her that cheerleading is going to be as much fun as she makes it. Tell her to get out there and make friends with someone who has similar interests as her. She should be taking an active role in participation. Of course the mom of the group has favorites, it her kid. It's not right, but it's life. It happens. And all your sister can do is decide if she is going to quit every time she doesn't like what is going on, or step up and make her situation better.
Obviously That's a tough thing to explain to a 4th grader, perhaps your parents would like to tackle it!

Answer 4

This is so sad, your parents should take this up with the school. If possible, get a group of parents. If enough people complain, you could see big changes. At the least, though, you may get an appology. I couldn't see signing my kids up for something, paying for it, and have them not be able to fully participate. I wouldn't have her just quit, because any practice is better than none. She can sign up for a new team next year. Depending on where you live there will probably be other teams nearby that she can join.

Answer 5

I don't know, so many memories, I used to play volleyball, I was in journalism class, I wasn't popular but I was known in school and people thought I was cool and smart. I had crushes, you know tipycal school stuff that once you get older you miss oh so much!? I didn't like gym class very much, well not when the teacher wasn;t hot and there was once a lady and the other time there was a guy who looked like a hairy, winkly old bu-tt, so yeah! Gym? Nots much! Love Pearl

Answer 6

She should continue on, and work really hard to show the coach that she is good.

Most organized sports or teams, such as debate or newspaper, have leaders who play favorites. Even teachers do! So it's a good idea for her to learn how to deal with it now rather than not how to deal with it when she is older.

Answer 7

Life sucks. Just tell her to get out there and show her stuff, try to make friends. You could report it to the princibal, but that's just stupid and won't get you any popularity points or get you anywhere.

Try joining a different team. You could also beat the crap out of the coach's kids.

Answer 8

Something she and you will just have to get use to. In life there are always favorites. It really is everywhere.......Not much you can do about it but learn to deal with it and make the best out of the situation.

Answer 9

Get real. There is more to life than whining about cheerleading. If she doen't like it do something else.

Answer 10

confront the coach. tell her not to play favorites it's not fair. and if she doesnt stop that and start giving your sister attention, than she's gonna take her money and pep elseware.