How to Deal With a Mean Coach

Some coaches have a tendency to be mean to their players on occasion. Some are worse than others are. Your coach may be frustrated that one player isn't doing as well as he thinks he should or he might think that being mean is the only way to get the team to listen. Follow these steps to deal with a mean coach.

Instructions

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      Do whatever you coach tells you to do, unless it is against school rules or has the potential to injure you. A little extra work is worth it if it makes your coach decide to be a little nicer.

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      Be early for every game and practice. Help in any way you can, such as carrying equipment. Always say hello to your coach when you see her. Even if you aren't happy to see her, act as if you are. You just might improve your coach's mood a little bit.

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      Perform at your very best. Practice during all the required times and never slack off. Always respect your coach and don't talk back, no matter how much you want to. The idea is not to give your coach a reason to yell at you or dislike you.

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      Understand that your coach wants players who are serious about playing the game to their very best ability. Therefore, if you're always doing the best that you possibly can, the coach shouldn't have any reason to be mad at you.

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      Discuss the problem with your parents and ask to have a meeting with the coach and a school official if you can't deal. Approach the problem in a mature way, but understand that it is never acceptable for a coach to call you names, use curse words, humiliate you or hurt you physically.