To reinstate Darcy Birse and the entire coaching staff for the 2015 PAL football season, and maintain a successful program.
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jeff
11 years ago
The parents are the problem......waaa..they should be dismissed....not the coaches.!!!!!!!!!!
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Dan Ortolani
11 years ago
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I don't think that summarily dismissing the coaching staff is fair to the volunteer coaches nor is it the right way to address parents' feedback. Prior to the beginning of Aug. camp, there should be an opportunity (in a non-confrontational setting) for the coaches and parents to discuss the plan for this upcoming season re: game day playing time, whether the size of the team is manageable, etc.
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John Pettit
11 years ago
This is a complete travesty. The vile and crass actions exhibited by those who have grievances has been deplorable since the start of last season. My hope is that we can have an open and PUBLIC dialog about the issues before the ultimate decision is made. The coaches have invested so much of their time and goodwill into this program and deserve the opportunity to continue leading these young men.
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Mike Carlin
11 years ago
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I would like to see a better solution for the 7th grade PAL football program this coming season. I feel kids will be at risk from a safety perspective, if some of the more experienced players are no longer in the system. My son has had a great experience for the last 4 years as part of the PAL program and I am concerned that to many kids will leave the program or not play at all if the tentative changes are made.
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Concerned Parents of Westfield PAL Football
· petition starter
11 years ago
Just for the record, The only reason that this comes up as "anonymous" is simply because I don't know how to change the setting. I composed and circulated this petition with input from a few others. Gary M. Rudow
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Karen Petruzzi
11 years ago
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My son was a first year PAL travel player. Speaking on his behalf, he feels he was treated fairly, and learned a lot about the game of football at this higher level of play. Whether at practice, a scrimmage, or a regular season game, the instruction the players received was positive: guidance if a play wasn't executed properly, and praise for a job well done. Darcy Birse, and the entire C Team coaching staff, volunteered countless hours of their time to help ALL players achieve individual and group success. As with any competitive travel program, there is always room for improvement, however, I hope you will consider all comments before implementing coaching changes. Thank you.
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John Luerssen
11 years ago
I thought the program was run exceptionally well.
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Christine Bailey
11 years ago
Totally unjust!
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Gary Bailey
11 years ago
The league should have at least reached out to all parents for their opinions and not just those disgruntled complainers.
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Allison
11 years ago
It's a shame they have to destroy a great program so they can "save" it.
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Bonnie
11 years ago
I have a lot of the same thoughts and concerns not to mention that my son is quite upset.
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Deb
11 years ago
Thanks to whoever started this. It was handled so poorly. Only people given a voice all season was the disgruntled and negative
The parents are the problem......waaa..they should be dismissed....not the coaches.!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think that summarily dismissing the coaching staff is fair to the volunteer coaches nor is it the right way to address parents' feedback. Prior to the beginning of Aug. camp, there should be an opportunity (in a non-confrontational setting) for the coaches and parents to discuss the plan for this upcoming season re: game day playing time, whether the size of the team is manageable, etc.
This is a complete travesty. The vile and crass actions exhibited by those who have grievances has been deplorable since the start of last season. My hope is that we can have an open and PUBLIC dialog about the issues before the ultimate decision is made. The coaches have invested so much of their time and goodwill into this program and deserve the opportunity to continue leading these young men.
I would like to see a better solution for the 7th grade PAL football program this coming season. I feel kids will be at risk from a safety perspective, if some of the more experienced players are no longer in the system. My son has had a great experience for the last 4 years as part of the PAL program and I am concerned that to many kids will leave the program or not play at all if the tentative changes are made.
Just for the record, The only reason that this comes up as "anonymous" is simply because I don't know how to change the setting. I composed and circulated this petition with input from a few others. Gary M. Rudow
My son was a first year PAL travel player. Speaking on his behalf, he feels he was treated fairly, and learned a lot about the game of football at this higher level of play. Whether at practice, a scrimmage, or a regular season game, the instruction the players received was positive: guidance if a play wasn't executed properly, and praise for a job well done. Darcy Birse, and the entire C Team coaching staff, volunteered countless hours of their time to help ALL players achieve individual and group success. As with any competitive travel program, there is always room for improvement, however, I hope you will consider all comments before implementing coaching changes. Thank you.
I thought the program was run exceptionally well.
Totally unjust!
The league should have at least reached out to all parents for their opinions and not just those disgruntled complainers.
It's a shame they have to destroy a great program so they can "save" it.
I have a lot of the same thoughts and concerns not to mention that my son is quite upset.
Thanks to whoever started this. It was handled so poorly. Only people given a voice all season was the disgruntled and negative