Ways I can tell my coach I want to quit?

Question

I started 7th grade track 3 weeks ago and I haven't particularily been enjoying it. Every day I listen to the announcements and hope that it's canceled, which probably is a sign that it's not for me. I'm alright at it, but I want to quit. This week, on Monday, I got really bad shin splints and I couldn't walk today without it hurting, and had a little limp. I told my coach and she said just to ice it and it was probably from running on the asphalt track on Tuesday. I also have bowlegs and I think running is making it worse. Another thing is that I'm going to state for piano in 3 weeks and I haven't had time to practice for that. All the lessons and everything is going to amount to around $200 so I don't want to go there and not do good. What are some ways I can tell her I want to quit? She freaked out when my friend quit because of her knees.

Thanks in advance, and 10 points for Best Answer!

Answer 1

Hello. What I would do, if you don't want to tell her to her face or call her - is to write her a note. I would just state in the note that right now you don't believe that track is best for you and that because your heart is not 150% in it, you cannot bring the rest of the team down. I'd give it to your school to put in her mailbox, or find another member of the track team to give it to her - & than from that day forward I just wouldn't go.

Answer 2

Just tell them the truth. Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Answer 3

It's simple:  you tell her everything you just wrote, with special emphasis on the injury aspect.  It would be irresponsible of the coach to "freak out."  I wouldn't call it quitting, I would call it re-prioritizing other activities.

Answer 4

tell your coach that you want to quit

Answer 5

dont worry about what your coach says...

theyll get over it..

just let them know that it wasnt what you thought it would be and you would rather focus on other things espescially since it may be afffecting your health..