[Janet]

Diana, you said the coach is new. Maybe she is trying to make a mark to secure her new position. Still, I think her punishments are very unfair. Why not make sure you get a copy of the rules, have a mothers meeting where someone can act as secretary and write down all of the concerns (and who voiced them.) Then at the minimum, two mothers go talk with the athletics director about those concerns.

The coach may have said that the school would do away with the program just to keep the girls and their mothers from complaining....she's trying to secure her job here also.

I sure wouldn't sit by and let her ruin what should be a fun learning experience for these girls. I personally would call her bluff and talk with the director.