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Can the YMCA Make Coaches Behave? Should They Try?

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Year after year, one of the most common subjects area residents suggest as a column topic is the non-rule following, super aggressive, YMCA parent volunteer coaches. Of course, there are so many calm, rational ones out there but that’s not what we’re talking about here. We’re talking about the guys with veins popping out of their necks, using unorthodox strategies. And the ones treating kindergarten soccer like there’s a university recruiter watching.

Should the YMCA do more to monitor coach behavior and tactics? Truly, is there anything they can do?

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Merritt Patterson

Merritt Patterson

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