I'm a father who coaches my child and their team. we just saw a post from a shoe company, with 2 initials; claiming that my child has committed to their National Championship meet. It is not so. although we are seriously considering their meet, as it is within easy driving distance. we have in no way given any commitment to anyone. is this common? Should I say something? shouldn't there be just one National Championship meet and not three?
What doe s a commitment mean anyway?
a father and coach wrote:
I'm a father who coaches my child and their team. we just saw a post from a shoe company, with 2 initials; claiming that my child has committed to their National Championship meet. It is not so. although we are seriously considering their meet, as it is within easy driving distance. we have in no way given any commitment to anyone. is this common? Should I say something? shouldn't there be just one National Championship meet and not three?
What doe s a commitment mean anyway?
New Balance has been particularly aggressive this year in getting these “commitments” for their national meet which quite frankly have been off putting and annoying.
I understand they have separated from the armory, using their own new facility, going up against Nike but it’s a bit much.
a commitment means nothing more than your word I guess…it can be easily broken. But it seems like you didn’t even give them that.
are you saying this is not an outlier? if so, I think that's terrible. not a lesson that anyone should be teaching kids. does Adidas or Nike do this?
If the kid didn't commit to this meet I would call NB out on social media that they are using your kids name without your permission and if they don't quit you will file legal action against them.
Is more than “a commitment means nothing more than your word” like you said “I guess” you are guessing wrong. If the athlete really commit he will get some benefits.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
2024 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
adizero Road to Records with Yomif Kejelcha, Agnes Ngetich, Hobbs Kessler & many more is Saturday