tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post6215039737494197767..comments2024-03-28T10:50:39.476-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: My Resignation as a Cross Country CoachUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36385816484630252292020-07-22T23:02:39.383-04:002020-07-22T23:02:39.383-04:00I'm so sorry to hear this. But I'm glad t...I'm so sorry to hear this. But I'm glad that you can focus on you this fall. Tracie @ Somewhat Awryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942000087269422422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67585430928533640722020-07-15T13:51:06.021-04:002020-07-15T13:51:06.021-04:00Could it be there is more to their underhanded mot...Could it be there is more to their underhanded motives than an early start and these “adults” don’t have the backbone or emotional maturity to address their real issues with you face to face? I’m sorry you are experiencing this betrayal and feel forced to resign. But what God has for you is for you. A closed door may mean He has something better for you. Use this unfortunate loss to learn and Creative Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304442384450297884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87840657361946063792020-07-14T13:06:16.693-04:002020-07-14T13:06:16.693-04:00Someone always has to ruin a good thing. That was ...Someone always has to ruin a good thing. That was a pretty crappy thing for them to do and I'm sorry you had to deal with it. I work with kids and I've had to handle some pretty intense parents too--it's not easy. You didn't deserve that at all, but it sounds like you made the right decision given the situation you were put in.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254740859069834549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75516635035080131902020-07-12T20:43:24.462-04:002020-07-12T20:43:24.462-04:00Where there are people, there are problems. We’re...Where there are people, there are problems. We’re going through this with our tiny swim team (16 kids total). I feel for you. :(Alisolo1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463144409789487366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61121636965098101132020-07-12T18:27:59.036-04:002020-07-12T18:27:59.036-04:00I'm so sorry to hear. It sounds like you did a...I'm so sorry to hear. It sounds like you did a lot of great things for those kids! You have so much to be proud of from the time you worked with them. You've likely built up a love of running in kids who otherwise wouldn't have thought to try it :) Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232564284146993017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80899694227083302752020-07-12T18:24:59.780-04:002020-07-12T18:24:59.780-04:00Goodness. This sounds so hurtful and unfair. I'...Goodness. This sounds so hurtful and unfair. I'm so sorry and yes. Time to refocus on you. Sending hugs.Nita Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297795209485650924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29148942223682413802020-07-12T18:17:50.293-04:002020-07-12T18:17:50.293-04:00I'm just going to keep it simple and say that ...I'm just going to keep it simple and say that totally sucks. I would've retired as well. You don't deserve any of that kind of 90210/high school drama. Lisa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00970666152949098584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21646894187730733512020-07-12T17:45:59.134-04:002020-07-12T17:45:59.134-04:00Well, that sucks. You had done a great job gettin...Well, that sucks. You had done a great job getting the team going and running it while you did. Those pushy parents are probably just that, pushing their kids as it's not about the kids, it's about the parents egos. Take the time to relax and focus on you and your family. With Covid, you don't know what will be happening in the future.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749156803375783702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19060924863437246932020-07-12T14:04:08.548-04:002020-07-12T14:04:08.548-04:00Oh gosh, very sorry to hear all that. I have been ...Oh gosh, very sorry to hear all that. I have been involved in many volunteer activities over the years, and occasionally there is some very hurtful drama. I think it is because in the volunteer world there are not carefully defined boundaries and occasionally someone steps in and just does what they want. Sounds like you are doing the right thing - taking the opportunity to make a fresh start. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749315695109979637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41351020506713629252020-07-12T12:51:25.798-04:002020-07-12T12:51:25.798-04:00I'm sorry this happened, the students who enjo...I'm sorry this happened, the students who enjoyed the team you built unfortunately will miss out. You have shown such resilience over the years, I'm sure you'll find some good alternatives. Hang in there. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091135124289648173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56891392763537879742020-07-12T12:33:21.633-04:002020-07-12T12:33:21.633-04:00Sorry Katie. Looks like a case of someone being su...Sorry Katie. Looks like a case of someone being successful doing something and others immediately assume that is easy.They have no clue the work you put in to make it what it was. Let them have it for now. Probably after a short while they will realize how much work it is and give it up again and then you could always step back in it. Hang tight and just wait patiently.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106927115994827061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46526986050039865982020-07-12T10:12:37.811-04:002020-07-12T10:12:37.811-04:00I'm so sorry to hear your coaching position ca...I'm so sorry to hear your coaching position came to an end this way :( "No good deed goes unpunished" as they say...sigh. I was always so impressed by how much thought and effort went into your coaching and somehow totally missed up until this point that it was all voluntary! I'm not a parent myself (just an obsessed auntie of two nephews!), but if I were, I'd be sooo Esther Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677374608814004906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29508830255585213292020-07-12T09:45:44.332-04:002020-07-12T09:45:44.332-04:00Well that sucks! Some people can be so freaking ru...Well that sucks! Some people can be so freaking rude!! I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Too much drama!! Glad you are doing what is best for you! Sarah Watermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501983500849833580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53247045991397953842020-07-12T08:37:21.768-04:002020-07-12T08:37:21.768-04:00Katie, So sorry to hear about this. It was really...Katie, So sorry to hear about this. It was really clear from your posts how much you enjoyed coaching, and how much of yourself you gave to the kiddos. Be proud of yourself and take care of you - you deserve it!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727999572466636454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60277989157755452252020-07-12T08:34:22.615-04:002020-07-12T08:34:22.615-04:00I’m so sorry Katie that you are going through this...I’m so sorry Katie that you are going through this! Please remember that you can’t be responsible for other people’s drama. Take care of yourself. Hugs!Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07727316508224828722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30203944878119830652020-07-12T07:53:05.189-04:002020-07-12T07:53:05.189-04:00Sorry this happened, hope you are okay.Sorry this happened, hope you are okay.susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860826192298008822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50722238957181376322020-07-12T03:44:19.218-04:002020-07-12T03:44:19.218-04:00So, so sorry this happened to you, Katie!So, so sorry this happened to you, Katie!Allegro13https://www.blogger.com/profile/03275166833179246954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-90961374437729793862020-07-11T22:53:57.309-04:002020-07-11T22:53:57.309-04:00Wow... I'm really sorry that happened :( That&...Wow... I'm really sorry that happened :( That's so not cool:( I'm glad you made the right decision for you. That was so rude of them to do that:/Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216915695211928187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54148575785693373652020-07-11T22:22:03.478-04:002020-07-11T22:22:03.478-04:00Oh Katie so sorry to hear this. From reading about...Oh Katie so sorry to hear this. From reading about your coaching I knew you loved it. Dont doubt your choice though. It sounds like you went with what is best for your well being and heart. You are amazing and caring and it is a bummer that others choices affected you. Keep your head up!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252425122597656398noreply@blogger.com