Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by CageSage
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Sounds about right the Smiths should punish those kids that have parents that dare to criticize them.
That is not what our original poster suggested and demonstrates that you have a fundamental lack of reading comprehension skills. The poster was not discussing "punishment" in response to "criticism", but instead was talking about negative behaviors which would impact the student-athlete's standing with the team.

A coach has an option to go the extra mile for a given player and will do that for one of many reasons. However, that same coach who has been chastized on multiple occasions by a given parent might not be as willing to help.

That is not "punishment".

To inflict a penalty( not helping or worse purposely hurting a recruit) in retaliation for the perceived commission of an offense ( being critical) is punishment.


Originally Posted by Anonymous
Those comments usually find there way back to the Smiths because parents like you feel the only way to get your kid ahead is go to the Smiths and make a lot of nonsense up about so and so who's kid is way better than yours.
Your sentence expresses absolutely zero value-added content.

Which would also equate to your comment having zero- added content

Originally Posted by Anonymous
The funniest thing about your comment is BS was the worst sideline parent out there , go ask some of SS old teammates.
BOTC would certainly like to do just that.

Let's start with you since you have all the answers. Contact us at cagesage@backofthecage.com with some names including your own. BOTC will do the legwork.

I actually like SS but have found her fathers antics back in the YJ days to present not representative of a good role model. Find in inexcusable that you are okay w them accepting people's money for years but would not put their best effort forward to help a kid who has done nothing to them get recruited. If you do not want people posting anonymously then don't allow it.


It's not an intentional punishment to the child. It's a natural reaction to not go out of your way to help parents, or work closely with parents, who have been negative, critical, back-stabbing, etc. You would also gravitate toward the parents who are supportive, don't bother you about everything, nag you about things that don't even really matter, etc. People behave like that, and then don't understand why they might not be getting the best service and attention from the organization. That's life - fair or not, you should try to act in a way that makes people want to help you out! Otherwise, you're on your own, and should go try another program. Nothing was promised on the recruiting side of things when you signed up for TG. However, if you work it right, you can get great help!