123 Main Street
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 3W1
May 25, 2011
Marissa Pretorius
105 150 Stocks Court
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 9C5
Dear Mr. Kleats,
My name is Marissa Pretorius and I am the mother of Suzie Pretorius, one of the players on your team. I am a frequent attendee of the soccer games and I would like to address some minor concerns in regard to your coaching methods. I would greatly appreciate it if you took some time and read this letter.
Your willingness to volunteer as a coach for the grade nine girls soccer team is greatly admired by all your players and players' parents. We understand that this job entails a lot of time and effort. We also understand that taking on a big task, like coaching, is a big commitment, and the parents applaud you for being able to do this, but as a parent I see there are a few problems that have risen since the beginning of the season.
I have recently noticed that practises have been scattered through out the week, due to this my daughter has not been able to attend many of the practises because of her other commitments. This might also be the situation for many other players on your team. It would be beneficial for the team if practises were held on a set day of the week and time for the remainder of the season.
Out on the field I have also noticed that my daughter and the team play much better when reinforced with positive encouragement and critiqued with constructive criticism. By reinforcing them with positive feedback I notice the team displays more confidence in their skills and show much more enthusiasm towards the game.
One of my main concerns is the big emphasis on winning. As a human being I understand that winning is important to each of us, but it isn't everything. I have seen the players on your team react much more to a loss than a win. I think it would be very beneficial if you steered the focus on winning on to another aspect of the game, such as ball handling skills.
Sincerely,
Marissa Pretorius
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
The New AIDS
Each school is its own kingdom, consisting of its own phyla, phyla being each grade, and then from then on each phyla has its own class leading down to each taxa until species. Because in all of its essence each person is truly unique from the rest... or so one might like to think.
Uniqueaphobia is a common illness found in most high schools, and is becoming more relevant in middle schools. Common symptoms include feeling aloof from desired friends, not realizing one's true friends, mimicking popular fashion styles, and a sudden onset of sheep-like behaviour. Making noises similar to that of a sheep have also been reported. The illness has resulted in many self inflicted murders and wounds. Uniqueaphobia has always been present through many generations but has never caused so much ruckus amongst teenagers since it first arouse in the 1950s when teen culture started to evolve.
Uniqueaphobia has resulted in many other illnesses as well. Researchers have recently discovered that acceptance is the only cure. Uniqueaphobia has recently became an epidemic in the greater part of the Okanagan Valley, and is spreading quiet rapidly into other parts of the world. This illness is most common in areas where children are smothered by endless opportunities and surrounded by some of the best educational schools in the world. Days are often devoted to helping the millions of students in North America to over come this bazaar phobia.
With a futile treatment, this illness will likely never be over come by many high school students. Luckily, many victims of uniqueaphobia over come this illness shortly after leaving high school. Although this illness never goes away, symptoms do become less severe as one grows older and realizes that life really isn't that bad.
Uniqueaphobia is a common illness found in most high schools, and is becoming more relevant in middle schools. Common symptoms include feeling aloof from desired friends, not realizing one's true friends, mimicking popular fashion styles, and a sudden onset of sheep-like behaviour. Making noises similar to that of a sheep have also been reported. The illness has resulted in many self inflicted murders and wounds. Uniqueaphobia has always been present through many generations but has never caused so much ruckus amongst teenagers since it first arouse in the 1950s when teen culture started to evolve.
Uniqueaphobia has resulted in many other illnesses as well. Researchers have recently discovered that acceptance is the only cure. Uniqueaphobia has recently became an epidemic in the greater part of the Okanagan Valley, and is spreading quiet rapidly into other parts of the world. This illness is most common in areas where children are smothered by endless opportunities and surrounded by some of the best educational schools in the world. Days are often devoted to helping the millions of students in North America to over come this bazaar phobia.
With a futile treatment, this illness will likely never be over come by many high school students. Luckily, many victims of uniqueaphobia over come this illness shortly after leaving high school. Although this illness never goes away, symptoms do become less severe as one grows older and realizes that life really isn't that bad.
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