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**Unregistered** · 08-31-2014, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Another tournament, another collection of self-absorbed, not so self-aware adults.

Coaches, if you really have to scream AT your kids, like "Run!" or "Hustle!" or "Don't give up!" then you might have a disconnect between what you think you're coursing and you're actually coaching.

Parents, if you haven't figured or that you're own kid, never mind those of the parents sitting next to you, can't hear you or don't want to, please do so, everyone else would appreciate it.

Oh, and you only need one parking space, not two.

Flame away.

I think you flamed away for everyone. No one is perfect and coaches and parents get caught up in games. What makes you so self-righteous? Next time you see someone double parked, call the local police and have them ticketed. That way, you'll feel good about yourself.

**Unregistered** · 08-31-2014, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Another tournament, another collection of self-absorbed, not so self-aware adults.

Coaches, if you really have to scream AT your kids, like "Run!" or "Hustle!" or "Don't give up!" then you might have a disconnect between what you think you're coursing and you're actually coaching.

Parents, if you haven't figured or that you're own kid, never mind those of the parents sitting next to you, can't hear you or don't want to, please do so, everyone else would appreciate it.

Oh, and you only need one parking space, not two.

Flame away.

^^^^ idiotic.

**Unregistered** · 08-31-2014, 01:56 PM

I love it how this person "flames:" and then invites us to "flame away" lol..

This sounds like an NEFC parent who (like refs) think that tournaments are set up for them and their big $$$. Might explain all the PK's and disallowed goals I saw which favored NEFC teams this weekend.

In terms of wanting peace and quiet at games? Got a suggestion for poster... stay home and call for updates lol

**Unregistered** · 08-31-2014, 02:49 PM

So is it the calling out people who act like idiots that's misplaced or just the idea that people are, in fact, acting like idiots? I was at the GPS tournament and my kids had a good time as they always do at tournaments. But yeah, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting some knucklehead who's acting like he's yelling at his television from his recliner during a Pats playoff loss, probably referring to them saying 'we' lost. Most are fine, but the nutjobs do standout. When you're talking about young kids playing soccer, most of whom won't play in high school, even though Recliner Dad and Helicopter Mom don't realize it (not yet), it's funny.

**Unregistered** · 09-02-2014, 07:24 PM

Tales from Bernie Ward Farmington Tournament

So, a U10 boys game on Sunday, a family sets up an encampment just back from the goal line, a bit away from the net. Husband and wife, and sibling, and what appeared to be a pair of grandparents. Without casting aspersions, I will just describe the behaviour up to the funny part to set the scene...

An almost constant stream of consciousness exhortations from the mom, MARK UP!, MAN ON!, GET IT OUT!, Who's covering ##? Dad disparaging the ref at every call, you get the idea. All along, the grandparents are silent. Second half, mom's catchphrase became "You gotta want it!!" over and over. Finally, about 2 minutes left in the game, Grandma finally speaks: "You gotta want it as much as your mother wants it!"

I almost pee'd myself laughing. I wanted to go over and high-five her.

They scored for either the tie or the win, I forget which, and mom and dad literally ran out on the field and danced. Never seen anything like it. With seconds left on the clock, dad bellowing "Blow the whistle now, ref!"

**Unregistered** · 09-03-2014, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

So, a U10 boys game on Sunday, a family sets up an encampment just back from the goal line, a bit away from the net. Husband and wife, and sibling, and what appeared to be a pair of grandparents. Without casting aspersions, I will just describe the behaviour up to the funny part to set the scene...

An almost constant stream of consciousness exhortations from the mom, MARK UP!, MAN ON!, GET IT OUT!, Who's covering ##? Dad disparaging the ref at every call, you get the idea. All along, the grandparents are silent. Second half, mom's catchphrase became "You gotta want it!!" over and over. Finally, about 2 minutes left in the game, Grandma finally speaks: "You gotta want it as much as your mother wants it!"

I almost pee'd myself laughing. I wanted to go over and high-five her.

They scored for either the tie or the win, I forget which, and mom and dad literally ran out on the field and danced. Never seen anything like it. With seconds left on the clock, dad bellowing "Blow the whistle now, ref!"

There should be a Youtube channel for this stuff. Maybe there is and I haven't looked, but that is comedy gold.

**Unregistered** · 09-03-2014, 08:55 PM

Hilarious. Thanks for the laugh!!

**Unregistered** · 09-03-2014, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

So, a U10 boys game on Sunday, a family sets up an encampment just back from the goal line, a bit away from the net. Husband and wife, and sibling, and what appeared to be a pair of grandparents. Without casting aspersions, I will just describe the behaviour up to the funny part to set the scene...

An almost constant stream of consciousness exhortations from the mom, MARK UP!, MAN ON!, GET IT OUT!, Who's covering ##? Dad disparaging the ref at every call, you get the idea. All along, the grandparents are silent. Second half, mom's catchphrase became "You gotta want it!!" over and over. Finally, about 2 minutes left in the game, Grandma finally speaks: "You gotta want it as much as your mother wants it!"

I almost pee'd myself laughing. I wanted to go over and high-five her.

They scored for either the tie or the win, I forget which, and mom and dad literally ran out on the field and danced. Never seen anything like it. With seconds left on the clock, dad bellowing "Blow the whistle now, ref!"

The absolute best post on TS in a long, long time!! fabulous!

All of you crazy parents of U10 players, please WAKE UP! You are making fools of yourselves. And for 50%+ of you, your kids won't even be playing by the time they reach HS. So think twice about how you behave at these games. Grab a chair and enjoy the fact that your kid is having some fun with some friends...... and focus on where you'll take him for ice cream after the game!

**Unregistered** · 09-03-2014, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

The absolute best post on TS in a long, long time!! fabulous!

All of you crazy parents of U10 players, please WAKE UP! You are making fools of yourselves. And for 50%+ of you, your kids won't even be playing by the time they reach HS. So think twice about how you behave at these games. Grab a chair and enjoy the fact that your kid is having some fun with some friends...... and focus on where you'll take him for ice cream after the game!

thank you old wise one.. after a few years.. most get it.. and this family will too. so just let them be. perhaps you have not been to any other competition be it team or individual.. get you head out of the sand and look around you. It may not be "right" but it their "right" and some time soon the kid will say "shut up" when he/she is playing. ok

**Unregistered** · 09-03-2014, 09:57 PM

Nothing can top the story above......

But at our game this past weekend, a kid was dribbling fast down the parent touchline tripping over the ball. As he passed by the dad yelled "great footwork". My wife and I just looked at each other. She says "well maybe he thought his son was doing a scissors move."

**Unregistered** · 09-08-2014, 09:47 AM

I was at the Maple U9 games this weekend, when I experienced the craziest parents in 10 years of club soccer.

3 different dads all from the same Liverpool club.

One dad screaming at the ref the kids were off-sides. For the record, off-sides were not being called in these games.

Second dad, screaming at his son to back pedal instead of turning around.

And the last dad which I actually took photos of, was a 400lb guy that looked like Lou Albino with soccer cleats on. When a kid on our team went down and all the kids took a knee, he started screaming at his team to stand-up so that they wouldn't cramp.

I can't wait to play this team again. Next time I have to record it. :)

**Unregistered** · 09-08-2014, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

I was at the Maple U9 games this weekend, when I experienced the craziest parents in 10 years of club soccer.

3 different dads all from the same Liverpool club.

One dad screaming at the ref the kids were off-sides. For the record, off-sides were not being called in these games.

Second dad, screaming at his son to back pedal instead of turning around.

And the last dad which I actually took photos of, was a 400lb guy that looked like Lou Albino with soccer cleats on. When a kid on our team went down and all the kids took a knee, he started screaming at his team to stand-up so that they wouldn't cramp.

I can't wait to play this team again. Next time I have to record it. :)

Sounds entertaining, but in "Lou Albino's" defense, they guy is right and not taking a knee. Many coaches are moving away from the antiquated "taking a knee" stuff and tell their teams to keep up and moving. Any one with any Fitness training knows than coming to a dead halt and sitting after any physical exertion is awful for circulation and will cause cramping. I do however find it ironic and funny that it was the 400 lb parent who was screaming this.

**Unregistered** · 09-08-2014, 09:53 AM

please do and post on You Tube. Let us know when.

**Unregistered** · 09-08-2014, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Unregistered View Post

Sounds entertaining, but in "Lou Albino's" defense, they guy is right and not taking a knee. Many coaches are moving away from the antiquated "taking a knee" stuff and tell their teams to keep up and moving. Any one with any Fitness training knows than coming to a dead halt and sitting after any physical exertion is awful for circulation and will cause cramping. I do however find it ironic and funny that it was the 400 lb parent who was screaming this.

You saw the part about being U9 and taking a knee (for what I'm assuming was a minute, not a half hour), right? Let me guess, you think if they static stretch instead of dynamic stretch...or not stretch at all...before the game, it makes a difference...

And the "antiquated" taking a knee wasn't done for the purpose of resting, was it? It was my impression that this was done as a sign of sportsmanship for young kids in a non-competitive playing environment. Just like everyone claps when the injured player gets up, etc. Which is why you see kids huddle during an injury in a competitive environment, right? It's got nothing to do with a belief about resting, fitness, etc.

So I'd say the initial comment is fitting. I've seen some of those LFC parents of the younger teams. Intense...as if Gerrard was out there or there kid is the next Gerrard...instead of just an 8 year old learning to play a game.

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