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First and foremost, I want to express my appreciation for the league and all the hard work that goes into making it such a great experience for the kids. We truly love being a part of it!
I especially want to commend Coach Hershel—he has been absolutely fantastic. His positive attitude and commitment to making sure the kids are engaged and excited about football have made a tremendous impact. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about each player and creates a supportive environment, which has been wonderful to see.
I did want to share a few small observations regarding the involvement of the parent coaches. While they are present, they seem less engaged during drills, and it often feels like Coach Hershel is the only one actively providing guidance to the whole team. Understandably, parents naturally focus on their own children, but at times, other players—including my son—don’t receive as much direction or encouragement when they’re not directly involved in a play. This can be especially tough for kids who are on the quieter side and might need a little extra support to stay engaged.
Additionally, I’ve noticed that when kids get minor bumps or bruises, there can sometimes be a delay in response from the parent coaches. There have been a couple of instances where children got hit in the head and were visibly upset, but assistance wasn’t immediate until the child made their way to the sideline. I completely understand that accidents happen, but a little more attentiveness in these moments could go a long way in ensuring all players feel cared for and supported.
Again, I want to emphasize that this feedback comes from a place of appreciation—we love the league, and the effort put into making it a great experience does not go unnoticed. I just want to ensure that all the kids, including my son, continue to feel like valued members of the team. A small shift in engagement and communication from the parent coaches could make an already great program even better.
Thank you so much for taking the time to consider this. We truly appreciate everything you do!
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