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Moneymaker123 I know exactly who you are and its very funny that you make this post because you are the only parent that feels this way. Ask any coach in the world any if someone doesn't listen our do what you say they DO NOT play I let your son play and after a personal foul penalty I asked him to go out and he cussed me on the field. So discipline has to be put into effect football has a lot to do with discipline clearly that's something you know very little about

Thank you MustangGuy! I agree with you 100% .... However, I have seen these Daddies, go from helping in 2nd Grade or 3 Grade to helping in 7th Grade and 8th Grade .... I wouldn't doubt seeing them finding their way to help with the High School Football, just to make sure their sons get all the playing time and spotlights!

First of all, boobietrap, no that is not me! My kids don't play for West or Elkin.

I dont think at this age, that any kid should be warming the bench. At this age equal playing time is a must. When you make it to high school and after then you should treat it as the best person for the job wins. Untill then everyone should play equally as its a game for the kids amusement and fun, not for the playoffs.

Don't throw off on kids. That's low class. Doesn't matter who's fault a game loss was. It's just a game. I like kids sports, but I like kids more than sports. Adults that throw off on kids just to make their kids seem like a better replacement or whatever don't benefit their kids near as much as they would if they actually helped their kids by encouraging them to practice and play hard. I know that the coaches kids are gonna play more. That's just life. The good news is that usually stops in high school. High school coaches want to win. Encourage your child to work hard and stay with it and they will get a chance. Just don't embarrass them on the sidelines because they won't forget that for a while.

I believe the 5/6 QB at the West/Elkin game made way more than his share of mistakes. I guess the intercepion, and not being able to connect with a receiver had nothing to do with them losing the game.

All the young kids need to play some in each game whether they are good or not

I didn't take no shot mus. Everything I said is fact. At that age all kids should get at least a quarter of playing time and sertoma is no better at it.

LUVMYFAMILY--I bet you were the loud mouth at the West-Elkin game pissed off because your kid MADE A HUGE mistake ( which cost them the game, stupid) Oh wait that's what you called the QB. These Coaches are doing this for FREE. If you think you or your husband can do a better job, by all means get out there and help, then maybe your kid can play some daddy ball.

The Yellow Jackets added two teams at the first & second and third and fourth grade teams this year to get more playing time for kids. I agreed that too much is put on the kids to win at the lower grade levels. But the blame go to parents not just coaches. EWFan you like to take shots at the Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets helped east to setup their 1st& second grade team several years ago. The Yellow Jackets are not a school team. The coaches do try to help any kid that want to play. EWFan Sertoma will not expand the number teams to increase playing time for more kids. But since Sertoma will no longer be around next year maybe a new group based in Wilkes can do it better.

Same old song - some has beens or never were's living through the kids

Nothing new - its the coaches second chance to show how good he is

Is anybody else having this problem?

Exactly.... but it is sad because the kids pick up on it too

I take it you are the one standing out in the rain argueing with one of the coach's at the end of the game. I understand why you are upset, I have also been where you are and it does not matter what you say to them at all. My son has played for the jackets and has got to play at the very end of the fourth quarter and thats it. The coach's will only play who they want to, thats bottom line of all of it.

This is similar to the other thread. My child plays for the 1st&2nd grade yellow team. The coach Bradley has his head stuck so far up a handful of the kids *** that the other team players don't get play time or any attention period. He plays the same kids in every game. It really sucks because the first time players still won't know what to do next year when they play. Some of the kids are losing interest in the sport simply because the coach won't pay them any attention. Bradley's coaching skills suck. He has to realize he has more players than the select few he has his head stuck up their ***.

There is no difference between sertoma or yellowjackets other than yellowjackets recruit kids throughout the county and academics play no part in the program. Both of these organizations put to much emphasis on winning at all ages. First and second graders should all get on the field for some part of the games and not just one or two plays if at all. Third and fourth on up is fine but let the young ones learn the game and try to enjoy it at an early age and maybe you won't have kids in later years quitting because of bad feelings toward the game. As for the older kids, dads you need to take a deep look at yourselves. If you are a coach for the team coach the team, not your individual child. There is no need for a personal trainer for a player at these ages. Eight or nine coaches on a team is way to many and creates to much confusion among the players as well as coaches as witnessed at the seventh and eigth grade game.

Can I ask why you chose Sertoma over the Yellowjackets??? With the exception of one team they are all doing very well this season to my knowledge. There is always next year......from what i understand there may not be a Sertoma league anyhow.

my father never coached football,baseball or wrestling and i started from the time i played at 6 or 7 untill i played the last inning of the last game on my high school baseball team.but i practiced,practiced and practiced some more.and you know who was there for all that practice?my dad. how much time do you spend teaching the game to your children and inproving their skills?there may lie your answer. but then again everbody can't be as great as me!

I know how sertoma leagues are. I was at the vfw games yesterday and this kid was maybe first or second grade he was crying his eyes out because this is the third game he hasn't gotten to play yet. If really upset the little boy. I know with the yellow jackets they have to play them all and its a very fair league I don't understand why the schools think some of the first and second graders are better than others because they sure didn't come out their mom kicking a ball.