Youth sports are supposed to be about teamwork, encouragement, and learning, not public meltdowns. However, one Texas volleyball coach apparently forgot that memo after a TikTok video surfaced showing her completely losing her cool on one of her young players in the middle of a game.
The clip, originally shared by @Tabatha.Fay, captures a scene that left many parents and viewers stunned. In the video, the Texas youth volleyball match is already in progress, but it doesn’t take long for the tension to spike. The coach, standing courtside, begins shouting at one player in particular, visibly frustrated, though it’s not exactly clear why. The player, clearly upset, tries to focus on the game, but the coach’s yelling continues, echoing through the gym.
The uncomfortable moment didn’t go unnoticed by the crowd either. In the background, parents can be heard whispering and questioning whether the coach was being too hard on the young girl.
Texas Volleyball Coach Sparks Debate With On-Court ‘Crash Out’
While it’s not unusual for coaches to be passionate, especially in Texas, where sports intensity is basically a way of life, this one seemed to cross a line. The energy wasn’t motivational; it was downright aggressive. And once the video hit social media, people were quick to call it out. Some argued that this kind of behavior doesn’t just ruin a child’s confidence, it can make them dread playing the sport altogether.
However, as with most internet moments, there was more to the story. In a follow-up TikTok, the Texas woman who was in the crowd that day shared her perspective. Sitting in her car, she explained that the coach had been frustrated with the officiating throughout the entire match. Apparently, the opposing team had gotten away with hitting the ball four times, a clear violation in volleyball, and the call wasn’t made. That’s when things started to unravel.
The woman in the follow-up video also defended the coach somewhat, insisting that she wasn’t a bad person or even a bad coach; she just had what she called “a bad moment.” And honestly, that’s fair. Everyone has off days, but when you’re working with kids, the responsibility to keep your composure is even greater.
TikTok Has Plenty To Say About The Coach’s Behavior
“She’s acting a fool to her OWN player who did NOTHING wrong. She was mad at the other team and screaming in that poor girls face,” the video creator wrote in the comments. “I get it if it was a VARSITY coach, but doing this to a young player who’s just trying to learn will make this person hate the sport forever,” another stated. “They either don’t do enough or do too much,” a third comment read.
Hopefully, this Texas coach takes the situation as a wake-up call. Coaching young athletes isn’t just about winning games it’s about teaching them discipline, confidence, and how to love the sport. Losing your temper mid-match, especially at a child, sends the wrong message entirely.
At the end of the day, youth sports should be fun and supportive, a space where kids feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them. Maybe next time, this Texas coach will remember that before letting frustration take over.
Sabrina Russell 
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