St. Mary's Pigskin Football

[SouthCountyMom]

Yes he should've been fired. Good for them. (but doesn't don do the same thing?)


Our coach got fired for a bum reason; and he was a good coach too. It's sad that our kids have to suffer for it.

msd_plumbing husband is one of Dons "FRIENDS". On opening day my family and friends drove a long way to be told to sit down and shut up. WOW, thats respect. I agree curssing should not be allowed!!! But as you said, what about Don?

 

[Msd_plumbing]

Yes he should've been fired. Good for them. (but doesn't don do the same thing?)


Our coach got fired for a bum reason; and he was a good coach too. It's sad that our kids have to suffer for it.

Don doesn't cuss on the field. All this stuff about him saying the F word all the time is bs. Yes Don does have a mouth but when the parents come to him in a physical matter you tend to loose it sometimes. I know I would. People just do not appreciate what Don does for the kids. He paid for some of the kids registration fee that can not afford it. I would trust my sons life with that man. My baby loves him, he always keeps change in the soda machine for the kids to get sodas. My son all ready has his helment for pigskin and he is only two. No one wants to say the good things about him, they only focus on the bad.

 

[Msd_plumbing]

msd_plumbing husband is one of Dons "FRIENDS". On opening day my family and friends drove a long way to be told to sit down and shut up. WOW, thats respect. I agree curssing should not be allowed!!! But as you said, what about Don?

Is it also respectful for people to be talking while the kids are being introduced? No,
Yes my husband is Dons friend, but what does that have to do with anything? I don't agree with some of the stuff that happens, and I'll tell him.

 

[SouthCountyMom]

Again we didn't know. But we don't live in a perfect world. Yes I do agree that they shouldn't have been there, but you can't do anything about it if you didn't know.

When they found out the 2 coaches that were drinking, were they fired?

 

[Msd_plumbing]

When they found out the 2 coaches that were drinking, were they fired?

No, they were not drinking at the pig roast around the kids. If you had a drink the night before the pig roast would you be not allowed to go to the roast . No.

 

[SouthCountyMom]

No, they were not drinking at the pig roast around the kids. If you had a drink the night before the pig roast would you be not allowed to go to the roast . No.

I would of at least clean my self up, knowing I'm about to talk to children. For goodness sake we're not talking about high school. They are grown men that know their condition.

 

[Msd_plumbing]

I would of at least clean my self up, knowing I'm about to talk to children. For goodness sake we're not talking about high school. They are grown men that know their condition.

I think I know what two they were, and if I am right I do not really care for them. I do agree that they should have left, cleaned up, brushed their teeth or something but we really do not have proof, but smelly breath. I do know that there was some kind of arguement (if I am right about who it was) and he left the pig roast.

 

[nomoney]

Don doesn't cuss on the field. All this stuff about him saying the F word all the time is bs. Yes Don does have a mouth but when the parents come to him in a physical matter you tend to loose it sometimes. I know I would. People just do not appreciate what Don does for the kids. He paid for some of the kids registration fee that can not afford it. I would trust my sons life with that man. My baby loves him, he always keeps change in the soda machine for the kids to get sodas. My son all ready has his helment for pigskin and he is only two. No one wants to say the good things about him, they only focus on the bad.

Don cussed out my husband ( an unpaid volunteer) and my husband's only crime was having our kids out on the wrong field for a practice. (after he stepped up to the plate when our coach didn't show up). my husband didn't approach him on a phsycial level

Like I've said before and I'll say it again...yes they do a lot for the kids, yes they give up a lot...but that does not give them the right to curse volunteers or in front of kids. The problem as i see it is this man has been doing this for so long that he has gotten that attitude that he "owns" the league. It has turned into a dictatorship. That can't be denyed.

As for opening day, he wasn't yelling at the spectators to sit down and shut up he was yelling at the groups of 5 year olds that had been sitting out on that field fully equipped in 95+ degree weather for over an hour waiting for the rest of the teams to be announced......yes they got a little fidgety......hmmm...who woulda thunk that? Again another example for him to use his adult "mode" and say something like "hold on fellas-its almost over-lets have some respect for the teams that haven't been announced yet" instead of "sit down and shut up!!!!"

 

[Msd_plumbing]

Don cussed out my husband ( an unpaid volunteer) and my husband's only crime was having our kids out on the wrong field for a practice. (after he stepped up to the plate when our coach didn't show up). my husband didn't approach him on a phsycial level

Like I've said before and I'll say it again...yes they do a lot for the kids, yes they give up a lot...but that does not give them the right to curse volunteers or in front of kids. The problem as i see it is this man has been doing this for so long that he has gotten that attitude that he "owns" the league. It has turned into a dictatorship. That can't be denyed.

As for opening day, he wasn't yelling at the spectators to sit down and shut up he was yelling at the groups of 5 year olds that had been sitting out on that field fully equipped in 95+ degree weather for over an hour waiting for the rest of the teams to be announced......yes they got a little fidgety......hmmm...who woulda thunk that? Again another example for him to use his adult "mode" and say something like "hold on fellas-its almost over-lets have some respect for the teams that haven't been announced yet" instead of "sit down and shut up!!!!"

Well then no I don't agree with that, I didn't realize that he was yelling at the kids like that. I myself got tired of standing there and went in my truck. I don't agree with some of the stuff that he does.

 

[SouthCountyMom]

I think I know what two they were, and if I am right I do not really care for them. I do agree that they should have left, cleaned up, brushed their teeth or something but we really do not have proof, but smelly breath. I do know that there was some kind of arguement (if I am right about who it was) and he left the pig roast.

There were more than just 2. They were also drinking when I got there with my child. It's over now. Next season people will have a choice.Good Luck!!!!

 

[jeff_w87]

Don and cussing

I've heard Don cuss many times and in front of the kids too. The man is a disgrace and should be fired. I've seen him yell at kids to for no apparent reason - I personally think he needs to be evaluated by a professional because his conduct and actions in front of both kids and adults is deplorable. I can't believe they allow him to keep his job when so many people are complaining about him (I don't think I've heard a kind word about him from anyone since I've been in this league with my son).

 

[football_parent]

concerned for our children

I'm brand new to the forum and new to St. Mary's pigskin. I've read some of the posts and heard of some of the issues with the league. Perhaps these points have already been stated but I wanted to offer them up...
Those who devote the time and effort to oversee children’s activities, be it football or otherwise, I applaud you. I can't imagine the patience and effort it must take to organize and manage a league as large as St. Mary's pigskin. However, I really take exception to those defend Mr. Kemp with comments such as “he's just a grumpy old man" or "you don't know him, but you have to love him" comments I hear repeatedly. I’ve heard him use profanity many times; in front of parents and children. Those that claim he doesn’t use vulgar language or doesn’t exhibit rude behavior aren’t attending the same activities I am. As a parent, I fully understand the frustrations of organizing activities that involve children and their parents. But I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone can condone Mr. Kemp’s actions over and over again. For those that have children participating, we have all signed an agreement stating that we would essentially behave ourselves while attending games. Yet the president of the league himself doesn’t follow the same rules. What example are we setting for the children? The recent events that took place over the past weekend I believe will be the catalyst for ending the St. Mary’s pigskin as we know it. For better or worse, it’s time for Mr. Kemp to step down.

 

[smilin]

I'm brand new to the forum and new to St. Mary's pigskin. I've read some of the posts and heard of some of the issues with the league. Perhaps these points have already been stated but I wanted to offer them up...
Those who devote the time and effort to oversee children’s activities, be it football or otherwise, I applaud you. I can't imagine the patience and effort it must take to organize and manage a league as large as St. Mary's pigskin. However, I really take exception to those defend Mr. Kemp with comments such as “he's just a grumpy old man" or "you don't know him, but you have to love him" comments I hear repeatedly. I’ve heard him use profanity many times; in front of parents and children. Those that claim he doesn’t use vulgar language or doesn’t exhibit rude behavior aren’t attending the same activities I am. As a parent, I fully understand the frustrations of organizing activities that involve children and their parents. But I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone can condone Mr. Kemp’s actions over and over again. For those that have children participating, we have all signed an agreement stating that we would essentially behave ourselves while attending games. Yet the president of the league himself doesn’t follow the same rules. What example are we setting for the children? The recent events that took place over the past weekend I believe will be the catalyst for ending the St. Mary’s pigskin as we know it. For better or worse, it’s time for Mr. Kemp to step down.

Don has acknowledged that he will not be coming back next year. Unfortunately his family has taken an unimaginable amount of criticism. If Don does step down I for one would like to acknowledge all the hard work he and his family have done. Talk may have gotten him in trouble but the work shows through.

 

[Agee]

Right-On...

"Youth sports get low grades for parental misbehavior and an overemphasison a win-at-all-cost mentality among parents and coaches. According to the first-ever National YouthSports Report Card, announced by an alliance of the nation’s most prominent amateur and professional sports organizations, youth sports need to focus more on the child’s experience and less on winning games or earning sports scholarships."
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http://www.sportsmanship.org/News/Pressrelease%20CTSA11%2009%2005.pdf

 

[SouthCountyMom]

"Youth sports get low grades for parental misbehavior and an overemphasison a win-at-all-cost mentality among parents and coaches. According to the first-ever National YouthSports Report Card, announced by an alliance of the nation’s most prominent amateur and professional sports organizations, youth sports need to focus more on the child’s experience and less on winning games or earning sports scholarships."
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I agree with what you have said. However, we do need to teach kids you win some you lose some. We as parents have to teach our children that as long as you did your best, thats what counts. They need to take a loss an learn from it. When they get older they are competing with jobs, relationships, and a whole lot more. So children need some kind of compatition to learn from. Again, we as parents have to teach them it's o.k. if you lost, as long as you gave it your all.




http://www.sportsmanship.org/News/Pressrelease%20CTSA11%2009%2005.pdf

 

[vraiblonde]

This is fascinating. On one hand, we have parents who say get rid of the guy because he's a cheat and doesn't know how to act. On the other, we have the parents who say, you're right, he DOESN'T know how to act, but he's all we've got. Then we have a couple of parents that don't think this guy has ANY bad qualities.

I could turn this into a political analogy, but I'll spare you all.

 

[SouthCountyMom]

This is fascinating. On one hand, we have parents who say get rid of the guy because he's a cheat and doesn't know how to act. On the other, we have the parents who say, you're right, he DOESN'T know how to act, but he's all we've got. Then we have a couple of parents that don't think this guy has ANY bad qualities.

I could turn this into a political analogy, but I'll spare you all.

When all that St. Marys has one man in charge of the whole county football and cheerleading and your children really want to play, then as parents we have to try to deal with it. As I had said yesterday, there is suppose to be a new league starting. Then parents will be able to chose whats best for their kids. Don may step dow, as he has stated before. When he does it will probably be one of his sons. As we all know the apple does not fall far from the tree. As far as being political. It's far from that. This league was all the kids have. And the parents are tired of it. Until next year......

 

[sockgirl77]

I've been looking all over for a copy of articles on this guy. I can't find one except for a mini one on the rag sheet's website. Anyone know where one is? Thanks.

 

[smilin]

I have been told that the missing posts from last year's season (Try to find anything posted on this thread from last year) would be what you are looking for.

 

[RoseRed]

I have been told that the missing posts from last year's season (Try to find anything posted on this thread from last year) would be what you are looking for.