Do i quit or not?

Question

ok well im on this volleyball team and were not that good.it is the clubs first year and the coaches first year to coach.when we work as a team we play really goood but lately weve been sucking.but im an outside hitter, but at the last two tournaments my coach has only been playing me in back row, im good there but im also good in front row.we have two other outsidde hitters who are good, one is bettter then me but the other one kind of stinks but she plays over me. my coach always yells at me for there mistakes its so frustrating. at the last tournament she was so mean i started crying. so should i waist my time and my parents money playing or just quit now?

Answer 1

this JUST happened to me. I quit a couple weeks ago. I also got a first time coach. she just turned 21 halfway through the season. and a lot of my team mates were first time players. Coach put me as a libero since I was one of the few that could actually pass but I was a  good outside too. At least better than some of the other outsides. I thought it REALLY wasnt fair that I sat out more than the girls that couldnt play. I stuck around for most of the season but I quit with 2 more weeks left. I just couldnt take it any more. I started getting REALLY bad because I got sooo sick of sitting out.

In short....If its still fun and your improving stick with it. But if your miserable and your not really getting better then just quit. Theres no use in staying.

Answer 2

What was your original reason for playing?  If you are playing for fun, then you need to quit as you are not having fun.  If you are playing to improve yourself, then you need to stick with it.  Have you talked to your coach about your feelings, and how you feel you are being blamed for the other people's mistakes?  Are they really mistakes that you could have played a roll in?  These are all things that you need to talk about, and then you can begin to improve if you need to, and will get more out of your game.

Answer 3

NO!!!  DONT QUIT!!!  Our coach has coached for longer than yours and he switches up the rotation to see what we are good at.  I was the setter for the beginning of the season, then outside hitter then back to setter after back row.  They do that because they see you have potential and if you are a good all around player you will have more of a chance of going on to a higher level.  Just keep playing and dont quit.  It will be worth it.  BTW who cares about those snobs.  They r just jealous that you rock and they stink.  

♥ Godsvbgirl

Answer 4

Don't quit. First of all, you made a commitment to the team by signing up and you should follow through with that. Secondly, maybe there is a reason your coach is playing you in that position. If you aren't really great at it, maybe it's to help you practice and get better at it. Don't get so hung up on the team not being good. Like you said, it's the first year for the club and the coach...maybe there's an adjustment period. Just stick with it and remember that you signed up to have fun, so HAVE FUN with it!!

Answer 5

Yes you should play through this because you need this experience and you need to grow up a little. Notice that you do not respect your coach.  You indicate by your remarks that you know more than the coach and the coach should play you how you wish to play.  If you quit, you quit because of lack of character.  Its important for you to continue, to respect your coach and your fellow players even if they are not really good.  Its a team and you are not being a good team mate.  Don't quit.

Answer 6

I would say "do you want to quit?"

If yes then do it. if no then fight back and when someone say you did some that you did not do then be polite and just say you don't agree with there opinion and you thought .......

I could be the coach is try to goad you into some fight or flight reaction. So think before you decide.

Answer 7

im also in a volleyball team!!were the same girl!! rock on!!I also experienced like that ...i felt that my coach is pushing me down!!..and i also felt that im down!!..but i just really prove to them that im a great player, a perfect player that they are looking for..so if i were u..prove to them that ur a great player and a perfect player..ok!?!..go on!!..rock on!!..u go girl!!try ur best..try and try until u succeed and prove to them ok!good luck!

Answer 8

you will regret it if you quit

Answer 9

u dont wanna be known as the quitter. just work through it and try to have fun

Answer 10

I had this same problem too.  Not in vball but in basketball.  One, once you're on a team the team should be your first priority. (Actually studies should be first)

You made a comittment and you should stick with it.  I was a guard in bball.  I  really wanted to be point guard, coach put me as guard. SAme as you i was a very good point guard yet i took the blame for others mistakes.  I learned not to complain.  My #1 rule for myself is never talk back to a coach.  I talked to him and he gave me part of a game to play point when the two points where tired or fouled out.  

I had an issue when i didn't get my perfered spot on the vball team.  i worked with my coach to comprimise and i think you should do the same. After or before practice ask your coach if it would be possible if you could go back to hitting.  Also you should express your feelings on getting blamed for others mistakes.

DON'T GIVE UP! STICK WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 11

I  do not think you should quit you joined a team not an individual sport

my neices both play on teams  i am the team mom for one and my sister for the other

I think with an open mind  you with your parents should calmly sit down with  the coach listen to what he/she has to say then  ask what you need to do to get your  position back and  as far as theyelling at you  it may be that he see a real potential in you and   wants you to work very hard

Answer 12

OMG! I totally know how you feel. It's a tough choice to desert your team, but if you are truely not happy or not getting better you should quit. I am also on a club team and in the same boat except we are probably going to the JO's so we have a good team. If you absolutely can't stand your team any longer then quit, but if you can make it through the season without hating it then you should keep playing! Good Luck!!!

Answer 13

if i were to be asked..i would advice u not to quit..being yelled by someone does not only mean that he/she hates you...maybe ur coach has his purpose that's why he/she always yells at you and that is for you to check and improve yourself....i know being yelled at by someone is not easy because I had been through that and actually it's very hurting but then just be strong and take all those yells as a challenge for you to be a great player in the future...often times those who are/were always being yelled are those that are succesful in their career or area of interest....

Answer 14

Tell your coach bluntly not to yell at you for the other player's mistakes. If he drops you at least you can get the money back by filing a grievance. But stand your ground chances are your coach needs you in the team.