What happened to the boys soccer uniforms at NHS?

[sshookup]

It's a 5 dollar expense but the players were charged $50. for the jerserys, and some of them were used.  If you read the post what I said I didn't think money was stolen.  Chill. What I was saying is people are justified in asking questions in this forum or any other b/c answers are not always readily given from the school. Yes, you should start
at the school, always. The kids I know has taken it to the school and it is still not resolved and it's been well over a year now.
One more thing is that students/players are not always equipped to deal with the issues with their teacher/coaches.  It puts them in a very awkward situation to have to confront their coaches, who control things
like play time, with money issues.  So the parents have to get involved? and that usually can have consequences too.  Money and fundraising should be taken out of coaches hands if not simply b/c they have enough to do already.

[Striker]

It's a 5 dollar expense but the players were charged $50. for the jerserys, and some of them were used.  If you read the post what I said I didn't think money was stolen.  Chill. What I was saying is people are justified in asking questions in this forum or any other b/c answers are not always readily given from the school. Yes, you should start
at the school, always. The kids I know has taken it to the school and it is still not resolved and it's been well over a year now.
One more thing is that students/players are not always equipped to deal with the issues with their teacher/coaches.  It puts them in a very awkward situation to have to confront their coaches, who control things
like play time, with money issues.  So the parents have to get involved? and that usually can have consequences too.  Money and fundraising should be taken out of coaches hands if not simply b/c they have enough to do already.

The problem you brought up about the uniform is a simple fix.  Give the jersey to Frazier and the vendor will put the name on it.  Should take all of about 3 days.  None of the jerseys were used.  They were bought new from the Nike vendor with the names on them.  Frazier ordered a couple extras to give to JV players who were brought up to the varsity later in the season.  Since he did not know who was going to be brought up, he got jerseys with no names.  If the jersey was ever worn, it would have been used by a varsity player who forgot to bring his to a game.  That happens very rarely.  I do not think you will find any coaches at NW who would not gladly give up fundraising in a second.  The only problem is, there are not enough parents who will volunteer to raise money.  Most parents would rather just complain about the problem and expect someone else to do the work for them.  Try to get volunteers to run the concession stand.  You will find a small group will do about 95+% of the shifts.  Try to get parents to do fundraising and the pool gets even smaller.  The proper place to ask questions is with Principal or the School Board.  Throwing out uninformed accusations on this board only creates more problems and solves nothing.

[nobody]

But yet striker you say to investigate cheerleading and football?

[Striker]

But yet striker you say to investigate cheerleading and football?

Were not the cheerleaders the ones with the problems?  How much did everyone associated with the football team pay for their jerseys with their names on them?  I am not accusing anyone of anything.  I am just saying there is nothing to investigate with soccer.  They have never had problems.  Oh, and by the way, the players bought uniforms (Shorts, jerseys and socks) for $50 and not just jerseys.

[sshookup]

Snoozzze.  Obviously that you think soccer did no wrong.  I think we get that.  There is way more to the soccer story than just this questions but you are right that this isn't the place. Glad to see the new coach
and hope he gets all the parent and other support the old one could not muster.

[BH43]

I heard we were talkin about football on here. Let me assure you that NO football player has to pay 1 dime for their homecoming jersey! We do fundraisers and raise all the money every year for these jerseys. (The parents have the opportunity to purchase another jersey for them if they would like)
Have a nice day!
Bill Hall, Northwood head football coach

[Striker]

Snoozzze.  Obviously that you think soccer did no wrong.  I think we get that.  There is way more to the soccer story than just this questions but you are right that this isn't the place. Glad to see the new coach
and hope he gets all the parent and other support the old one could not muster.

Why don't you tell us what the "way more to the soccer story is".  Sounds like all you have heard is the exaggerated gossip passed around the stands or bulletin boards by detractors of the coach or program but you have no real facts.  When you have facts be willing to stand up and take them to the school board or the principal.

[NHSParent]

Noticing some of the posts mention (and i have posted) the amount of money that NHS administration has lost? Hackney and now the Athletic Department? it seems like to me the treasurer of the school (correct me if i am wrong) handles the accounting for the school?  Who has internal control on the purchase orders, payments, if not the treasurer?  I am not accusing of stealing, it sounds like bad accounting practices. 

And for those that comment,  i will write an email to the principal and ask these questions.  The BB gives us a place to discuss, thanks for the BB as we can get some of our frustrations out by writing on it and learning a few things.

Just sad for the kids. 

[Bearlover]

It sounds to me like there is just not enough money to fund athletics (all other unfortunate turn of events aside).  With some events, the "gate" does not even begin to cover the expenses of hosting the sport.  This causes athletics to go in the hole, so to speak. 

According to the assumptions I'm reading, when the account hits $0, we should just stop anything related to athletics.  Well, that would probably be sometime before spring sports begin.  So just tell everyone "too bad"?  The treasurer/school is audited and everything has to gel.  I would imagine that at the end of the fiscal year, any shortcomings are creatively handled by moving money from other sources, maybe even with the help of the Central Office.  By the way, I believe any movement of funds has to be approved by the Finance Dept. at the CO.  Just some thoughts.

[sshookup]

Snoozzze.  Obviously that you think soccer did no wrong.  I think we get that.  There is way more to the soccer story than just this questions but you are right that this isn't the place. Glad to see the new coach
and hope he gets all the parent and other support the old one could not muster.

Why don't you tell us what the "way more to the soccer story is".  Sounds like all you have heard is the exaggerated gossip passed around the stands or bulletin boards by detractors of the coach or program but you have no real facts.  When you have facts be willing to stand up and take them to the school board or the principal.

Anyone who has anything to do with sports at NW is well aware of the "Frazier drama".  Others don't need to know or care to know and like you said originally,
this is not the place? I think the changes coming to a lot of NW sports this fall and the leadership of the new AD will be welcomed and refreshing.

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