Breach of parental trust
As a parent, my experience with Bigger Than Basketball (BTB) AAU basketball team was extremely disappointing. I raised concerns regarding physical interactions between coaches and my minor daughter and explicitly requested that certain conduct stop. In my view, those concerns were not adequately addressed. I also experienced significant communication issues, including exclusion from team communications and difficulty obtaining information regarding my daughter’s participation and activities. When I attempted to address these concerns, I felt my concerns were dismissed rather than investigated. As a result, I have submitted formal complaints to the appropriate organizations and requested review of whether applicable athlete-protection policies were followed. Parents considering any youth sports organization should ask questions about athlete-protection policies, parent communication procedures, reporting mechanisms, and how concerns are handled when raised. This reflects my personal experience and opinions as a parent. Be critical of everyone who you give the privilege of access to your children. My experience involved coaches Byron Gipson, Eric Robles, and Paris Fuqua. I encourage parents to conduct their own due diligence, ask detailed questions, and carefully evaluate whether the organization’s practices align with their expectations for athlete safety, transparency, and accountability.
By OLI U.