I have always stood close to Coventry Soccer. It was heartbreaking when Mike and Missy Mansour were stripped of their coaching roles due to two yellow cards issued and apparently moving in a different direction. The reason offered is neither sufficient nor fair, especially when you consider their commitment and track record.

Mike and Missy Mansour are brilliant coaches, their exclusion seems biased and based on the will of the board rather than their efficiency in the field. They have been the driving force behind the numerous victories and their absence would gravely impact the performance and spirit of coventry soccer. Unfortunately, the decisions made by our board reflect their own preference, not necessarily what is best for our children or what the Coventry community wants.

It's important to emphasize that if someone is deemed unfit to coach based on legitimate grounds, that's a different story. However, the basis upon which the Mansour’s are being removed was far from this. Let us not forget that getting two yellow cards does not always mean the coaches were in the wrong. Sometimes it could be the ref having a bad day and should be investigated and the coaches should not have such draconian consequences.

The power seems disproportionately skewed in favor of the board, rather than the members, players, and families who make up this sports association. Efforts to democratize decisions, especially those that affect the children and their favourite coaches, should be implemented.

And so, this petition is much more than just about reinstating two coaches; we need to put more power back into the hands of the parents by voting on such important issues. Stand with us to bring back Mike and Missy Mansour to where they belong. Please, sign this petition to help make a difference.