You might want to take your video camera next time and submit a video of this coach's behavior to a couple of Lexington TV stations. I agree, youth sports has gotten way, way out of hand - it is no longer what is best for the kids, it is what is best for the SCHOOLS (for example starting school the first week of August so football practices can begin earlier), coaches, and at times the parents. Many people have lost their perspective as to what youth sports is really about.

One thing to remember though, and many parents forget, is that dealing with different authoritive personalities, both good and bad, is something their kids will have to be ready to deal with several years down the road, in both jobs and in life. As many bad coaches as there are out there, there are even more bad bosses, and many of these kids whose parents go and complain to teachers and coaches about grades and playing time are in many cases hurting their kids and their personal growth more than helping. Mom and dad won't won't be able to go to their boss ten years from now and argue that their child is not being treated fairly (although some try). Learning to deal with different types of people, adversity and failure is part of growing up, but I see some parents who think their kids should never fail. These parents are setting their kids up for even greater failure down the road if they are not careful.

Regarding parental pressure in sports, 99.99% of these kids will not even go on to play college sports, and when High School is over many of these kids are not prepared for what is real - a real career. They have been pumped full of nonsense from mom and dad that they could go on to play professional sports - I have heard it first hand sitting at ball games and it is pretty pathetic. Go back and look at some of the so-called big name local athletes from the past - some of them who were prepared for life have gone on to enjoy successful lives and careers, but many of them got caught in the "Sports is Everything" rut and have paid the price by not being prepared for the real world.

Parents need to get their kids prepared for the real world, not their own unrealistic dreams.

Corbin is Corbin... Pride and Tradition are a big part of our community.  Dads that played for the Redhounds certainly hope the future generations will do the same.  I was raised in Corbin and played every sport available.  My own children now are in various levels of the feeder program sports.  I do have to say that I am disappointed that the Optimist Club isn't still doing the football program.  The baseball program is a joke.  It is crazy that kids have to play in the heat of the summer due to not having enough fields for kids to play before the heat.  They actually had to cancel games due to the heat.  If there were adequate fields the games could be played in May & June.  Coaches screaming at children should not be tolerated, but if the majority of parents would "parent" their children and teach them some self control and discipline coaches probably wouldn't blow their top.  If you seem to be so patient you should volunteer and coach like others are out of the goodness of their heart to try and make a positive difference in the life of child much like their coaches did years before.  My children have had the opportunity to have a couple of the coaches that I did and I am thrilled with the sportsmanship and attitude that the coaches have instilled in them.  People that think they are "all that" may just suffer from self confidence that you need to acquire.

The Rec League Football program has cancelled half of it's games, the Kids, Coaches, Parents & Community have been practicing 3-4 times per week since early August. Their seems to be NO plan and NO incentive for the Director or who ever is over the program to service these kids and get these games done, hopefully the city will get involved and change the way this entire program is ran!!!

No wonder 3/4 are quiting before they reach the 10th grade, wonder where our atheletes are going? Look at this feeder program!!!

Come on folks, we have tooooo many good people, time & money in the Corbin System for this stuff to happen.

Very Dissappointed parent

Yesterday I saw a Team lose a game because of a mouthpiece out of a 5th Graders mouth, a touchdown was called back and it cost the team the game. No problem here if that's the rule, but the official hired by the Rec League to Officiate was on his cell phone while making this call. He was also on his cell phone most of the next game. If game changing calls are going to be made at least have the common courtesy and respect for the team & parents who give their time to NOT talk to your friends on your cell phone during our Ball Games---------What ever happen to Common Respect & Courtesy.

 

There is also a coach, (Blue Team 6th Grade) who has serious anger problems, watch this closely. All coaches must be under control, if individuals have anger problems and issues they should not be coaching small children.

All kids have the right to play in a fair and encouraging environment!

This is the first year i was involved with the recreation football program and at first I wasnt very pleased.  These kids were not getting ready for the the next level of football.  For the past couple weeks I have been around the blue teams coach that is mentioned and watched him conduct his team.  The stuff that has been said here on this message board really bothers me because the coach takes time out of his day and away from his family to work with these kids and he does a wonderful job.  For everytime that he "screams" at them he praises them also.  He is trying to prepare them for football at the next level.  His committment is awesome.  I know it is very easy to get on here and post stuff about someone anonysmously but if you knew the coach and how he really is and how he conducts his players you would be ashamed.  These comments really hurt me because i know how his players respond to him.  They give him 100% respect and 100% effort because he expects it from them.  This kids love playing for him and i think it is about time to let the kids play football and the parents to sit down and let the coaches do their job.  If they wanted a say they should have signed up and given the committment to be a coach.  If anything i have said affends anyone Im sorry but dont post anything anonymously about me, my name is Travis Hart and if you want to say something back come and find me and i will be more than willing to talk to you.

Travis, corbin needs more like you. Keep up the good work.

There are some good people spending a lot of time and money on our little league sports. We appreciate their work on behalf of the youngsters of our area.

Bob Terrell, Sr.

yes, it is.

Maybe I am a little predjudiced about the Tri County Sports Authority because I am a Junior League football coach, but I had to come on here and give it up to all the individuals who have put their heart and soul into this.  There are so many involved it would take forever to put their names on here, but each and everyone of them deserve our respect and admiration for what they are doing.  They are determined to give our children the opportunity to be a part of something... that something is called TEAM!!  Sports programs teach our children responsiblity, and how to come together as one to achieve a common goal.  When a child is active, they are healthier and less apt to be sick.  Television and Video games doesnt provide the fundamental nurture our children need.   I am simply a coach... I practice 3 nights a week and play once... There are individuals  who are doing something every night and putting endless hours into this program.  This community owes a debt of gratitude to the TCSA for  providing our kids a better place to grow up.   The TCSA board of directors have made a point to ensure, regardless of income, each and every child has an opportunity to participate.  TCSA needs community support and of course corporate sponsorships.  The city goverment is working to provide aid to this program, and I want to say THANK YOU to our commissioners, mayor, and recreation dept. for seeing a need and acting upon it.  This is our first year, and we hope next year will double in sponsorships and signups.  Please, encourage anyone you know who is working in the TCSA, and if so led, volunteer to help.   If you are a business owner or work for a corporation you feel would like to be a sponsor , or just simply an individual who would like to donate and help make a difference, please contact me.  I will be more than happy to explain the goal of the TCSA and what it stands for.  Again, if you are already a volunteer or sponsor, Thank you so much for allowing your heart to lead you, and being a part of our communities future... you are making a difference in a child's life that will forever be a part of them. 

Sincerely,

A.J. Carr

The leaders and coaches of this program are doing a fine job. Thanks.

No Question of a Great Job this year by the Tri-County Sports Authority, weaveing in the 7th & 8th Grade under this Leadership would also be the right move.

Great Job Folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!