No I dont think so I am new on here and want to voice my opinion! This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. My son is still upset and so are the rest of the kids that are on the team that go to school with him. He wants to play football and has of right now the 120lbs black has no coach. This isn't want the league promised or advertized to us. It's been very disappointing this year so far. Let Paki be the only head coach. He deserves it and has earned the respect of the children on the team!
The BOD of SMYFL is aware of this particular issue. It is currently being investigated by the Management Committee. We take this issue very seriously.
From ARTICLE III of the SMYFL By-laws:
SECTION IV – Duties, Behavior and Conduct:
It shall be the duty of every member of this organization to foster and promote the objectives of the SMYFL through attendance at called meetings and cooperation with the Management Committee when called upon to perform volunteer duties necessary for the success of the organization. Members of SMYFL are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and in accordance with SMYFL By-Laws at all times when at or around SMYFL events. Behavior and conduct that will not be allowed from
SMYFL members and may be grounds for disciplinary action include:
1) Aggressive verbal or physical altercations between parents and coaches, especially when children are present.
2) Continued or excessive use of cursing, foul, or obnoxious language before, during, or after SMYFL events (practices, games, parties, competitions, events).
3) Threatening of any kind.
4) Reckless driving in parking areas at or near SMYFL events.
5) Demeaning or disrespectful discussions of parents, coaches, or children at or near SMYFL events by coaches, parents, or children.
6) Vindictive behavior or actions toward parents, coaches or children.
7) Use of alcohol at a SMYFL event (unless previously approved by the Management Committee for an event without children).
SECTION V – Progression of Disciplinary Actions:
There will be a standardized progression of punishment for violation of SMYFL By-Laws. However, the following is a recommended progression. Seriousness of the offense may be a mitigating factor and may require direct progression to suspension or removal, as recommended by the Parent’s Advisory Committee, reviewed by the Management Committee and determined by the Director (see Article IV, Section VII)
1) Verbal warning from Director or Commissioner – documented in Management Committee meeting minutes
2) Letter of reprimand, including conditions, restrictions, and consequences of further By-Law violations.
3) Suspension – Parent’s Advisory Committee will recommend period of suspension
4) Revocation of membership
Specific member actions at SMYFL events that will result in immediate and automatic suspension from SMYFL:
1) Physical assault, including throwing of a punch.
2) Actions that endanger or which could cause injury to children, parents, coaches or spectators before, during, or after any SMYFL event (including the areas of the practice fields, sidelines, game fields, concessions, and parking areas) including but not limited to: physical or sexual abuse, reckless driving, brandishing and/or use of a weapon.
This immediate and automatic suspension will remain in effect until the PAC reviews the alleged violations and makes recommendations to the Director for action. This action should be taken within 7 days of the suspension.
