What started as glorified babysitting has morphed into a highly competitive game with sideline parenting drama, making it difficult for volunteer coaches to navigate parent expectations.
The real breaking point is that I simply no longer have the mental bandwidth for the youth sports parent bullsh*t, leading me to make the decision for my husband to stop coaching.
These parent-driven dynamics affect our family life, as sports-related dramas become mood dictators, altering how we interact with each other and our relationships with other parents.
There's a tension between ensuring equal playing time and catering to parents who prioritize their child's success, which makes it impossible for the coach to appease everyone.
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