D1 Athlete In Need of Help- trolls be gone

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8 years ago 02/07/2016 7:10am EST

I have now gone through a full semester and some of the most weak display of coaching authority. After the last couple years things were promised to be changed to get the "culture" of the team back. Time after time it shows that the runners on this team run the program and not the coach. Sorry for the vagueness, I'm trying to not give too many details as to what team this is...

The question, what do I do? I feel like I'm no longer being trained correctly and Ive already expressed my concerns about the team to the coach to no avail. He admits to the facts of my concerns being accurate but still hasn't done anything. Is it time to transfer?

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:21pm EST

re: AbCdEf

AbCdEf wrote:
I have now gone through a full semester and some of the most weak display of coaching authority. After the last couple years things were promised to be changed to get the "culture" of the team back. Time after time it shows that the runners on this team run the program and not the coach. Sorry for the vagueness, I'm trying to not give too many details as to what team this is...
The question, what do I do? I feel like I'm no longer being trained correctly and Ive already expressed my concerns about the team to the coach to no avail. He admits to the facts of my concerns being accurate but still hasn't done anything. Is it time to transfer?

Yes. You only have a few seasons of college running. Spend them someplace where you're happy.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:29pm EST

re: AbCdEf

You've been there three years and now you want to transfers?

0/10

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:33pm EST

re: AbCdEf

Iona College is the school in question.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:36pm EST

re: Huy

No, this is my second semester here ** woops.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:40pm EST

re: AbCdEf

AbCdEf wrote:
I have now gone through a full semester and some of the most weak display of coaching authority. After the last couple years things were promised to be changed to get the "culture" of the team back. Time after time it shows that the runners on this team run the program and not the coach. Sorry for the vagueness, I'm trying to not give too many details as to what team this is...
The question, what do I do? I feel like I'm no longer being trained correctly and Ive already expressed my concerns about the team to the coach to no avail. He admits to the facts of my concerns being accurate but still hasn't done anything. Is it time to transfer?

Your admitting that you've spoken to your coach and "He admits to the facts of my concerns being accurate."

My advice to a D1 Student/Athlete after reading your post would be to do your own training research. It sounds like your coach would be open to you doing your own thing. Not all track coaches can coach all events. If he'll let you train yourself and if you're a smart go-getter research your events and train yourself. May as well learn how to do this now, 'cause when your college days are over you'll be learning how to do it then.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 1:57pm EST

re: AbCdEf

I remember when kids picked schools based on academics. You sound like a whiny part of the problem.

8 years ago 02/07/2016 4:54pm EST

re: D1 Scholar

What are some of the problems with the culture in general? Could help us decide how bad it is.

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