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I wish all coaches or programs would arrange for an adult to be in a locker room, or frequently checking in when ever kids are there. I think parents should not be in the locker room past mites, but too often kids fool around and someone gets hurt or equipment damaged, when there is no supervision.
Boy, would I like to hear how others are handling this one, because it's been a tricky subject for me -- as a coach -- for a good many years.
Over the past few decades, I've been as worried about communications as I have about monitoring my team's dressingroom. I mean, my players usually see a lot of me over any given week, and they likely get tired of my voice. So, in an attempt to really have their attention for the few minutes I need them to focus, I try to at least somewhat limit their exposure to me.
Looking for the best of both worlds, I ask volunteer coaches to watch the lockerroom for safety purposes. But then,the "volunteer" part of their job description makes it difficult for me to get on them too much.
So, all that said... HELP!!!
First off, a team metting should be held to communicate what is and is not acceptable behavior in the locker room. consequences should be discussed as well.
Appointed Captains could be held accountable for locker room etiguette as long as the captain is mature enough. The team manager could also help monitor.
Anonymous, the first part sounds right to me. However, I have some reservations about the second...
I don't think it's fair to place that kind of burden on youth level Captains. At the youngest ages, those positions are mostly symbolic, and I just don't see it as fair that very young kids should be asked to monitor their peers. Then, once Captains are old enough to oversee lockerroom etiquette, their teammates probably don't need to be told how to behave.
So, in the final analysis, I think it's better that we grown-ups (to include me) accept the responsibility.
I like the idea of the team meeting in the beginning of the season, and then if possible, a team parent (probably a dad for boys, mom for girls) cruising by the locker room quite frequently, or staying inside if needed. It is tough, because the chatter and joking are a big part of team building, but unfortunately, there are times when one or two kids spoils the atmosphere for others, or even worse, sets up a bullying situation. For that reason, it seems safer to have the adult "checking in" rather than staying in the locker room the whole time.
In a way, I feel it a shame that I'm the only coach currently checking-in (or posting) here. But, this blog is still in its infancy.
That said, despite all my years in the game, I feel I sometimes need someone to hit me over the head with the right message. And, in that regard, Ivanay seems to have written the ideal guidelines for lockerroom supervision. So, thanks for that!
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