How do I approach an organization move?

[CoachH13]

Our families / coaches are very unhappy with the leadership of our organization , how and who do I contact about moving the team?

[softball65]

Our families / coaches are very unhappy with the leadership of our organization , how and who do I contact about moving the team?

I unfortunately know more about this topic than I wish I actually did. I assume you wouldn't be leaving a team you liked mid season, from an organization you don't like. If that were the case, I personally wouldn't recommend a move mid season. I'd finish the season and just leave quietly. But what I have found is more times than not (about 99%), whomever you have the problem with really doesn't care that you have a problem, or you all would likely have hashed it out already. So explaining why you are leaving will do nothing positive and will only provide fuel for any fire they may want to start on you. So don't provide any fuel. Simply determine where you want to be, secure that, and then let them know you are leaving. You can give them notice like you would at work if you feel that is appropriate, or just leave. The softball world is tiny so its best to not burn bridges. So I'd do my best to not create issues for the team or leave them in a short term lurch while also being sensitive to the need of your new team, so that its as close to a win-win as possible. What you don't want to do is to give them something negative to talk about you on because they will and very frankly, it's not a good long term strategy to have haters out there. Example: I had a parent of a kid on a team we left running his mouth about stuff that wasn't true about things he claimed I had said. He did it because we were offered a spot on a team his kid was on and he didn't want us on the team...not because of what he claimed I said/did but he didn't want the competition my kid represented. Fortunately it all worked out but that's an example of what folks will do to further their personal agenda. Hope that helps.

[Sam]

Our families / coaches are very unhappy with the leadership of our organization , how and who do I contact about moving the team?

I unfortunately know more about this topic than I wish I actually did. I assume you wouldn't be leaving a team you liked mid season, from an organization you don't like. If that were the case, I personally wouldn't recommend a move mid season. I'd finish the season and just leave quietly. But what I have found is more times than not (about 99%), whomever you have the problem with really doesn't care that you have a problem, or you all would likely have hashed it out already. So explaining why you are leaving will do nothing positive and will only provide fuel for any fire they may want to start on you. So don't provide any fuel. Simply determine where you want to be, secure that, and then let them know you are leaving. You can give them notice like you would at work if you feel that is appropriate, or just leave. The softball world is tiny so its best to not burn bridges. So I'd do my best to not create issues for the team or leave them in a short term lurch while also being sensitive to the need of your new team, so that its as close to a win-win as possible. What you don't want to do is to give them something negative to talk about you on because they will and very frankly, it's not a good long term strategy to have haters out there. Example: I had a parent of a kid on a team we left running his mouth about stuff that wasn't true about things he claimed I had said. He did it because we were offered a spot on a team his kid was on and he didn't want us on the team...not because of what he claimed I said/did but he didn't want the competition my kid represented. Fortunately it all worked out but that's an example of what folks will do to further their personal agenda. Hope that helps.

I think the OP is talking about his entire team leaving an organization.......essentially a Firecracker team becoming a Cruiser team.

[TulsaEliteGold]

CoachH13,

As the Head of an Organization, I can tell you this same thing happened to one of our teams and after meeting with the team, it turned out to be an easy fix and now the team is still with us and very happy. A lot of times things get lost in communication of he said, she said, he did this because of this, etc.

If you haven't already, I would highly recommend the Team's leadership (MGR, Coaches, Parent Rep) request a meeting with the Organization Head and discuss the concerns before making your decision to definitely leave the Organization. You don't have to tell them your leaving during the meeting, in fact I wouldn't. But let them know your concerns and ask what they intend to do? Then you'll know for sure where your team stands and what to do. Depending on your situation, they may just tell you what they feel you want to hear, especially if its an Organization that charges "Org Fees" and is making money off you. By meeting in person you will have a better feel if they are being sincere or not. At least by doing this if you stay and they don't change, you know you are for sure making the right move at the end of the season. But if they make the changes you requested, then you didn't have to go through a change.

If it cannot be resolved and you do decide to switch Organizations, that's the easy part. Do your homework and due diligence and rank other Organizations you would like to be with and just contact them and ask. I would talk to parents of players who have been in that Org for more than a year.

[joaquinjunior]

An organization that each family pays anywhere between $120.00 - $200.00 a month... a Kid who is 12- 16 years old, who is definitely not getting paid to play... What is going on here, just go. grab your Kid and check book, and go where ever it is you want to go. Theres no contract, is there? there's no commitment, just be courteous and let them know that you are moving on. Why would you want to stay any longer with a team, or Org. if your not Happy! I don't understand.