A frustrated mum says she’s losing sleep over the way her son is being treated by his sports coach – which includes being sidelined while less experienced team members get a run.
The mum took to the Mouths of Mums Forum for advice, saying she’s not sure what to do.
“My son has been playing sport at a district level for nine years,” she explained.
“This year, my son made it into the team at district level, we paid the membership and travel up to 1.5 hours to some matches. It causes me to miss out on the weekend and his younger siblings have to come along because I don’t have anyone to look after them.
“This year the coach has not allowed him to play, he just fetches the coach his things and gives the other players water. My son is more experienced at this level than other children, only for him to be a water boy.
“He is not the worst player in the team. He is not the best, he is about the fifth.”
The mum thinks the issue has something to do with friendships, rather than sporting ability.
“The other children get along with the coach’s son. I have spoken to two other parents and they agree that my son isn’t being treated fairly, but they warned me that anyone who stands up for themselves usually is forced out of the team.
“They told me about previous years when five other families where forced out by speaking up and had to go to other districts to play. I on the other hand have been loyal to our district, but it doesn’t seem to matter.
“Can someone please give me some advice because I cannot sleep seeing my child sit on the sidelines for six hours every Sunday after nine years of hard work?”
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