Coach Hecker finally reversed his decision and Ryan and Bronson are back on the roster where they belong. This victory proves that we can force accountability when we refuse to let authority figures treat students like trash. Keep watching this program closely because the culture at Southeastern needs to change …
January 6, 2017
Final supporters
Two seniors at Southeastern High School have been cut from the basketball team and I want them to have the opportunity to prove that they can be incredible assets to the team. The basketball coach, Mr. Hecker, has treated these players unfairly. I am asking the students, parents and community to stand together and try to make a difference.
When making a determination about what is "right" for a team - heart and soul should always be considered. These kids, I can see it in them, they have a passion and love for the game. There are times when hard work beats talent and a few days of "try outs" cannot possibly prove to you what anyone is capable of. A good coach has the ability to make a great team out of good players. Mr. Hecker should embrace the opportunity to provide these two boys with the coaching and leadership they need to make the best of their final season. Cruelly cutting a senior from the team at the end of their high school career in a school the size of Southeastern does not make sense.
Please sign this petition to reinstate Seniors Bronson Perry and Ryan Toops to the Southeastern Varsity Basketball team.
Updates
November 11, 2016
The massive surge of support proves that the community is not going to let Coach Hecker discard these seniors without a fight. This momentum is putting real pressure on the administration to explain why they are allowing this blatant unfairness to continue.
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2016
40 Comments
Some people dedicate themselves to the game they love - not for fame or glory - but because they love the sport. For most kids the culmination of that dream is their senior year. To take that final moment away from them in a school this size... It just doesn't make sense. The underclassmen will have their opportunity - give these boys theirs.
I sign this petition because i believe this is the exact same way i felt when i got cut from the baseball team. Its the same concept. There is no way that a small school with the class size of 53 kids should cut any athlete from their team. There is no need for it. Cutting atetes as seniors and replacing them with the lower class athletes shows that southeastern has no confidence in what their seniors can do. Reinstate Bronson Perry and Ryan Toops to the basketball team.
Known them both since grade school, and they've both almost always played basketball. Regardless of how long, talent, or anything else, they should've at LEAST been allowed to play on JV. This is why southeastern is a joke. Last names shouldn't mean anything, it's their hearts & soul for the sports that should allow them to play.
I think that if Bronson didn't reach varsity requirements I think he should be able to play on jv considering he has never played high school basketball. I believe that ryan should be able to play considering he has always played ever since elementary school. It's his senior year.
I've known Bronson and Ryan for as long as I can remember, and there passion, love and dedication for the game of basketball is tremendous. They are both very good players, and deserve to play with all they have there senior year. One day of tryouts will not show the growth and spirit they will continue to have. These seniors deserve to play. Give them the chance they deserve.
Let them play!
ok i don't know all the circumstances of this mess. and i don't know how you could get the toothpaste back in the tube now - could the kids actually play on the team after all this? seems like some communication didn't happen before tryoouts, during tryouts and after tryouts. makes me wonder what extra-cirricula sports are trying to teach now a-days. seems a lot of leasons NOT being taught, missed opportunities... what a shame
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Coach Hecker finally reversed his decision and Ryan and Bronson are back on the roster where they belong. This victory proves that we can force accountability when we refuse to let authority figures treat students like trash. Keep watching this program closely because the culture at Southeastern needs to change …
January 6, 2017
Final supporters
Two seniors at Southeastern High School have been cut from the basketball team and I want them to have the opportunity to prove that they can be incredible assets to the team. The basketball coach, Mr. Hecker, has treated these players unfairly. I am asking the students, parents and community to stand together and try to make a difference.
When making a determination about what is "right" for a team - heart and soul should always be considered. These kids, I can see it in them, they have a passion and love for the game. There are times when hard work beats talent and a few days of "try outs" cannot possibly prove to you what anyone is capable of. A good coach has the ability to make a great team out of good players. Mr. Hecker should embrace the opportunity to provide these two boys with the coaching and leadership they need to make the best of their final season. Cruelly cutting a senior from the team at the end of their high school career in a school the size of Southeastern does not make sense.
Please sign this petition to reinstate Seniors Bronson Perry and Ryan Toops to the Southeastern Varsity Basketball team.
Updates
November 11, 2016
The massive surge of support proves that the community is not going to let Coach Hecker discard these seniors without a fight. This momentum is putting real pressure on the administration to explain why they are allowing this blatant unfairness to continue.
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2016
40 Comments
Character matters much more in life. Ask any boss you meet. I would take an employee with a willing attitude and character over a super skilled employee who cannot be taught, any day.
Some people dedicate themselves to the game they love - not for fame or glory - but because they love the sport. For most kids the culmination of that dream is their senior year. To take that final moment away from them in a school this size... It just doesn't make sense. The underclassmen will have their opportunity - give these boys theirs.
I sign this petition because i believe this is the exact same way i felt when i got cut from the baseball team. Its the same concept. There is no way that a small school with the class size of 53 kids should cut any athlete from their team. There is no need for it. Cutting atetes as seniors and replacing them with the lower class athletes shows that southeastern has no confidence in what their seniors can do. Reinstate Bronson Perry and Ryan Toops to the basketball team.
Known them both since grade school, and they've both almost always played basketball. Regardless of how long, talent, or anything else, they should've at LEAST been allowed to play on JV. This is why southeastern is a joke. Last names shouldn't mean anything, it's their hearts & soul for the sports that should allow them to play.
I think that if Bronson didn't reach varsity requirements I think he should be able to play on jv considering he has never played high school basketball. I believe that ryan should be able to play considering he has always played ever since elementary school. It's his senior year.
I've known Bronson and Ryan for as long as I can remember, and there passion, love and dedication for the game of basketball is tremendous. They are both very good players, and deserve to play with all they have there senior year. One day of tryouts will not show the growth and spirit they will continue to have. These seniors deserve to play. Give them the chance they deserve.
Let them play!
ok i don't know all the circumstances of this mess. and i don't know how you could get the toothpaste back in the tube now - could the kids actually play on the team after all this? seems like some communication didn't happen before tryoouts, during tryouts and after tryouts. makes me wonder what extra-cirricula sports are trying to teach now a-days. seems a lot of leasons NOT being taught, missed opportunities... what a shame
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Character matters much more in life. Ask any boss you meet. I would take an employee with a willing attitude and character over a super skilled employee who cannot be taught, any day.