Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Well you are correct about that Smash game. I would not have brought it up if it had not been mentioned by another individual. I just meant to say they did well early on and showed signs of really playing at a higher level. Of course they were stomped for the remainder of the game. In regard to JM I try not to think about it too much, but it is difficult. Otherwise it can really aggravate you especially considering the cost of it all. You are correct in regard to the things he said to the boys. Not good at all. That kind of talk is divisive as opposed to uniting the boys. My posts were not meant to praise him, but the boys. I agree the boys play for one another and moving to another team doesn't seem to provide many good options.


I couldn't agree more. After losing at NLF, Marksberry's speech was condescending at best. Very hurtful to hear as parents. In the second to last tournament, Hills vs Autism, Marksberry walked off the field in anger and left the tournament once United started losing to Harborfields. The Assistants had to finish the tournament and United lost their next game to Hills. Parents were surprised Marksberry just left. The boys deserve a lot of praise. They always play for each other and still try to please him. Parents have to teach the boys not to take what he says too seriously. There are not a lot of options.


Why is this guy still coaching United, let alone any team. So it's okay for JM to out right lie to the parents, miss the beginning of the game and more than likely hung over when he arrived (still buzzed from the night before)? On top of that, walked off the field during Hills v. Autism game which he is paid to coach. Finally, after the last tournament giving a condescending speech at best to the team. JM may in fact be a great guy, but clearly he isn't cut out to coach. Parents, wake up, you're throwing your hard earned money at this guy and allow him to spit in your face. Your children should be your pride and joy. If the boys want to remain together as a team, there is more than one way to skin a cat, band together and get a new coach. As they say; If you don't stand up for Something you will fall for Anything! As it stands now, it sounds like JM is the Pimp. If travel lacrosse forces some of you and your kids to to accept this type of behavior, I hate to think what you accept in the future.