My son letttered and wrestled and played soccer all 4 years in highs chool. Played club soccer in the HS off season. Got along great with the HS soccer coach--both h and I. Thought he got more, or at least a different perspective, techniques, plays, game plans, etc from his soccer club coach--they actually complimented each other. Did not wrestle after the HS season--wanted him to--but also recommened he go to another coach--same reasons: coaching style, learn different techniques and styles.
When I talk about favoritism i am refering to my nephew in Missouri. Pretty good baseball pitcher. His HS BB coach was also the American Legion BB coach--plus each high school was aligned with a specific American Legion Post BB Team--not by the legion, but aligned by all the coaches of all the teams. If you wanted to play Legion you had to play for the coach's HS team--and vice versa- and all the HS /Legion teams and coaches were like that.
You said you were accused of favoritism--and you were not coaching HS teams. You deserve a lot of thanks and kudos from your community and team parents. You are one of the few who steps forward and Say "I will do it (coach). I also coached youth sports at different times: T Ball, baseball, basketball, football and soccer--coached U8 girls soccer last year--great fun!!.
Still do not favor out of season coaching by HS coaches. Kids need a break, coaches need a break. Better for everybody.
When are you comming over for a fried bologna sandwich?
