quote:Originally posted by micdsguy:
In another sport, the HS often stationed a security guard (off duty cop) next to the kid's dad at games. This was a big dad with a violent temper.
Unfortunately, if you coach long enough you're going to run into, "that dad." As I've posted a time or two before, I've run into "that dad" twice. One attacked me from behind. Not a pretty scene by the time it was over. In fact, I almost lost my job since he told numerous lies to the Police and my administration. Thank goodness there were so many witnesses that came forward that told the truth. Second Dad made threats. The reality of this situation is that in the end, he attacked his son. He now has a loooong time to think about that. I love both of these kids and would never have considered cutting them. NO MATTER WHAT! Baseball was their time to get away from a very unpleasant home situation. I still talk to both kids and they call/email often. BTW, both were starters and both went on to play college ball.
This is as extreme as it can get and so, in my opinion, the parents NEVER figure into the equation of cuts. JMHO!