Dear Ontario and Toronto Soccer Associations,
We, the parents/families of the children that Sijad and Farshad coach through Cherry Beach Soccer Club have been made aware that they may undergo some disciplinary action for having a child play for them that was not of the right age. The coaches have been fully transparent with the families which takes great courage.
They have been coaching most of our children all year round (indoor and out) and some of them for many years. Our children have improved their skills and the love of the sport immensely because of both of these young men. The families of the players have put considerable time and money into our children and this sport and believe that there are no better coaches for young kids out there anywhere. Seriously!
We parents and especially our children would be devastated to hear that their team is no longer going to be actively coached by the Yaqubi brothers. Approximately 60 children will be affected by a harsh decision.
We hope their status as coaches can remain active and intact as this is thier first offence. If a measure must be taken... we ask that in lieu of absentia from coaching, perhaps they could use their soccer and coaching skills to provide volunteer time in the TSA and OSA.
Updates
January 19, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have come forward to speak up for these coaches. This momentum belongs entirely to the families who care so deeply about the impact Sijad and Farshad have on our children.
24 Comments
My son has been coached by Farshad and Sijaad for two years. They are both extremely dedicated to the kids and have gone well beyond my expectations in teaching skills and, in particular, sportsmanship, to their players. I am confident that the incident complained of was no more than an error or oversight, with no intention to break the rules. To suspend such devoted coaches under these circumstances would be unduly harsh on them and a significant blow to the many children they coach and mentor. I fully support Farshaad and Sijaad in this matter and hope the committee will come up with a reasonable and lenient solution.
As a first time Offender, and two young coaches it's not at the best interest of the 60+ kids and The TSA to lose two caring and dedicated coaches for a one time bad judgment.
My son will be devastated if his coaches can assist with his development on a go forward. The infraction happened with a U 14 Team. . . If there is a penalty would it not be reasonable to direct the penalty towards that specific team that was involved vs. the various teams they coach.
These coaches go above and beyond coaching to produce videos of the kids, post to Instagram, personal training sessions, organizing award banquets. They are passionate and dedicated and talented. They also have us, the parents, as a resource for moral guidance in the future.
I understand that penalties need to be assessed for the contravention of rules, but the long-term suspension of the Yaqubi brothers not only punishes these coaches, it unjustly and harshly punishes the scores of faultless children who depend on the coaches for their soccer tutelage every week. Bear in mind that the vast majority of the children who Sijad and Farshad coach did not even benefit from the ill-advised infraction, as they were not a part of the team in question. I trust you will keep central, the needs of our children. Thanks
Farshad and Sijad are great coaches. I know that they made a bad choice but the suspension for one full year is too harsh. The coaches do care for the kids and have put a lot of effort in building teams. Please consider your decision
Please dont suspend the coaches, errors happen. My grandson always tells me about his games, goals, and new moves he learns from his coaches. Don't penalize all the 50-60 kids . . . . Think about it please
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Dear Ontario and Toronto Soccer Associations,
We, the parents/families of the children that Sijad and Farshad coach through Cherry Beach Soccer Club have been made aware that they may undergo some disciplinary action for having a child play for them that was not of the right age. The coaches have been fully transparent with the families which takes great courage.
They have been coaching most of our children all year round (indoor and out) and some of them for many years. Our children have improved their skills and the love of the sport immensely because of both of these young men. The families of the players have put considerable time and money into our children and this sport and believe that there are no better coaches for young kids out there anywhere. Seriously!
We parents and especially our children would be devastated to hear that their team is no longer going to be actively coached by the Yaqubi brothers. Approximately 60 children will be affected by a harsh decision.
We hope their status as coaches can remain active and intact as this is thier first offence. If a measure must be taken... we ask that in lieu of absentia from coaching, perhaps they could use their soccer and coaching skills to provide volunteer time in the TSA and OSA.
Updates
January 19, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have come forward to speak up for these coaches. This momentum belongs entirely to the families who care so deeply about the impact Sijad and Farshad have on our children.
24 Comments
I can attest to the exemplary manner these two coaches build teamwork, sportsmanship, and technical skills among their young charges. I would urge the committee toward leniency for this first- and likely only-time offence.
My son has been coached by Farshad and Sijaad for two years. They are both extremely dedicated to the kids and have gone well beyond my expectations in teaching skills and, in particular, sportsmanship, to their players. I am confident that the incident complained of was no more than an error or oversight, with no intention to break the rules. To suspend such devoted coaches under these circumstances would be unduly harsh on them and a significant blow to the many children they coach and mentor. I fully support Farshaad and Sijaad in this matter and hope the committee will come up with a reasonable and lenient solution.
As a first time Offender, and two young coaches it's not at the best interest of the 60+ kids and The TSA to lose two caring and dedicated coaches for a one time bad judgment.
My son will be devastated if his coaches can assist with his development on a go forward. The infraction happened with a U 14 Team. . . If there is a penalty would it not be reasonable to direct the penalty towards that specific team that was involved vs. the various teams they coach.
These coaches go above and beyond coaching to produce videos of the kids, post to Instagram, personal training sessions, organizing award banquets. They are passionate and dedicated and talented. They also have us, the parents, as a resource for moral guidance in the future.
I understand that penalties need to be assessed for the contravention of rules, but the long-term suspension of the Yaqubi brothers not only punishes these coaches, it unjustly and harshly punishes the scores of faultless children who depend on the coaches for their soccer tutelage every week. Bear in mind that the vast majority of the children who Sijad and Farshad coach did not even benefit from the ill-advised infraction, as they were not a part of the team in question. I trust you will keep central, the needs of our children. Thanks
Farshad and Sijad are great coaches. I know that they made a bad choice but the suspension for one full year is too harsh. The coaches do care for the kids and have put a lot of effort in building teams. Please consider your decision
Please dont suspend the coaches, errors happen. My grandson always tells me about his games, goals, and new moves he learns from his coaches. Don't penalize all the 50-60 kids . . . . Think about it please
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I can attest to the exemplary manner these two coaches build teamwork, sportsmanship, and technical skills among their young charges. I would urge the committee toward leniency for this first- and likely only-time offence.