Who should police the matside? Is it the tournament directors responsibility? Yes, I agree the parents should not be matside yelling and screaming, but obviously not all parents feel the same. Yes, the parents should know better, and no one should have to shoulder the resposibility but I don't think anything will change unless change in enforced.
Should the coaches instruct their parents at parents mtgs. on the proper conduct of parents?
As far as wrestlers conduct, his coach has never allowed my son to leave the mat without shaking hands respectfully with his opponents, coaches, and officals. My concern is, last year, his first year, he did not exhibit this behavior after losing. He was oblivious. He was all smiles. I guess I thought it would always be that way. I just wish I knew what to say to him that would help. Maybe I am an overly concerned parent. I can be reached at: sekmidwife@yahoo.com
Annette VanAnne