Question

Only choose one of the following scenarios and answer thanks in advance :)

Scenario 1: PLAYING TIME: Fall camp is coming to a close and John, your senior quarterback, comes into your office with a problem after practice. John has been your starting quarterback for the past 2 seasons and has been selected as team captain 2 years in a row by his teammates. A new quarterback moved into the district and won the starting position from John. John is very disappointed and wants to quit the team. How would you respond to John when he comes into your office to tell you he wants to quit the team?

Scenario 2: PROBLEM PARENT: Fred is a former baseball player that played in the minor leagues. His daughter Amy is a member of your softball team. Fred is continually complaining about your game tactics and the way you are teaching Amy how to hit. He is very vocal in the stands at games and has recently started to attend practices. His actions are having a negative effect on Amy's attitude and performance. Amy's teammates are beginning to make fun of her because of her dad. What would you do?

Scenario 3: HOT HEAD ATHLETE: One of your starters, Julia,  on the basketball team has a problem with authority. She is a good player but is constantly complaining about calls made by the officials. In over time against your rival Julia drives to the net and is stripped of the ball by an opposing player. The official does not call a foul and Julia instantly begins complaining, feeling that she was fouled. She starts to  mouth off and beating her chest to get the officials attention. Julia is hit with a technical foul. How would you handle Julia's outburst?

Answer 1

Scenario 2: PROBLEM PARENT:

As a coach it is your responsibility to ensure that all the players have faith in you. Thus in such a scenario, it is vital that you talk upfront with Fred, the parent and try to understand his point. Then, you can decide whether his suggestions are beneficial for the team or not. If they are beneficial, you must be open enough to implement them in your approach to developing the team. If not, then provide the necessary reason the Fred, who must understand based on the fact that he himself is a former baseball player and understands sports well. Mostly, this discussion will resolve the matter and help attain stability. However, if Fred still persists to behave the way he is behaving now, then you must confront with his daughter, Amy to make him understand and not let her performance be affected by his interference. If Amy agrees, then the matter is resolved and team performance is achieved. However, if she fails to strike the balance between personal and play life, then re-training and a temporary break would help her regain her initial frame of mind.