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High school coaches say dealing with parents has never been worse

  Bill Vasko  -  September 27, 2016  -  Other 9,421 views  -  2 Comments -  0 Likes - 

 

Some of the most successful high school coaches in Central New York are leaving in frustration or losing their jobs, in a new-generation battle with helicopter parents and the chase for college scholarships.   Many more say they are considering quitting, according to a survey of 227 coaches by Syracuse.com. 

Read the full article at syracuse.com.

View the survey results HERE.

 

2 comments
  • Brad Vogel
    Brad Vogel Probably doesn't help that we are also living in a society that blames teachers and coaches for the poor choices that students and athletes make. Years ago, if a kid didn't have any common sense or made poor choices, the kid faced the music for it. I'm no...  more
    Mar 30 - 1 likes this
  • Chris Cahill
    Chris Cahill If parents put aside 10% of what they are investing in these scholarship dreams, theyd have plenty to pay for college and save everybody the hassle - most importantly - their children.

    Other than the financially desperate, only those that LOVE to play...  more
    Mar 30 - 1 likes this