Dramatic Monologue
Hello, I wanted to send you an email about something that was concerning to me after the game today. Kate came off the field very upset and unfortunately I had two other players with me that I was transporting home so I didn’t get much of a chance to discuss this with her until tonight. She wouldn’t tell me what was wrong right away, but one of the other players told me she was upset because her coach said there were three players that didn’t hustle and just stood there during the game today. Now I have taught for many years and also coached and take everything an 8 year old tells me with a grain of salt. However, I have a couple concerns. I wanted to reach out to you, hoping that I am not getting a completely accurate version. . Let me say I agree with you 100% if you think Kate was not hustling. In fact, I have noticed that as well in the games I have seen this so far this season and we
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I’m hoping this isn’t the case and this is just what they heard in their head after a frustrating game. If this is what happened, I am concerned about the way this could affect an 8 year old’s confidence being singled out in a group and the way she is perceived by her teammates. That another player was able to name three girls to me makes me a little worried that they may think these girls are the reason the game was lost, when in fact, our entire team was outmatched by a superior team. As a coach, I hope that when she comes out of the game or, afterward, you absolutely correct her and let her know where she is lacking. I am sure you didn’t say this, but Kate also took some of the message as this will be the reason she won’t make a team next year. When we talked about it tonight, she said I want to play next year. I know she’s not the best player on the team, but she has potential and is a good listener and wants to do
I’m hoping this isn’t the case and this is just what they heard in their head after a frustrating game. If this is what happened, I am concerned about the way this could affect an 8 year old’s confidence being singled out in a group and the way she is perceived by her teammates. That another player was able to name three girls to me makes me a little worried that they may think these girls are the reason the game was lost, when in fact, our entire team was outmatched by a superior team. As a coach, I hope that when she comes out of the game or, afterward, you absolutely correct her and let her know where she is lacking. I am sure you didn’t say this, but Kate also took some of the message as this will be the reason she won’t make a team next year. When we talked about it tonight, she said I want to play next year. I know she’s not the best player on the team, but she has potential and is a good listener and wants to do