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Removing old students

4 year(s) ago • 1081 views • 6 replies

Drew Brunning
Drew Brunning
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4 year(s) ago
I'm interpreting "old students" in this context more as "students who are established fixtures of the gym" as opposed to "students over a given age".

Talking with them. Be honest about the reasons you want to ask them and figure out if it's something that can change or if it really is just best for them to leave. If it's because they're not getting from the gym what they want and you can't offer it, being upfront that it's probably time for them to find a gym that does offer what they're looking for isn't a pleasant conversation, but can be a necessary one. If it's because they've done something inappropriate, tell them to get out the same way you would anyone else who did the thing. If it is the former, be clear that they're still welcome to come back for stuff like open mat, seminars, etc, but that you're just not looking to change the gym to provide the specific thing - try to keep it on good terms.

One thing to consider is "damage control". Whenever you ask someone to leave there's a chance for rumors to start up. When it's a long established student it's super likely others hang out with them outside the gym and/or talk with them; rumors are almost a guarantee, especially if they leave on bad terms. Being upfront about why [insert name here] isn't at the gym anymore can help how people feel about it so they're not worried they're about to be next for what feels like no reason.
Kevin Outten
Kevin OuttenOP
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified127 forum posts3570/1000
4 year(s) ago
Thanks. I meant how do I remove them from the list of students on beltchecker. I can reject them, but not remove them from the list of students. Your advice is great though!
Drew Brunning
Drew Brunning
Black beltVerified235 forum posts3190/1000
4 year(s) ago
Ah! My bad, sorry!

As a coach it looks like we can only reject. The student needs to remove the coach rather than the other way around. It might be worth raising with the Webmaster to see if this can be added.
Sean Brandle
Sean Brandle
Black belt 1st degreeVerified236 forum posts1320/1000
4 year(s) ago
I'm interpreting 'old students' in this context more as 'students who are established fixtures of the gym' as opposed to 'students over a given age'. Talking with them. Be honest about the reasons you want to ask them and figure out if it's something that can change or if it really is just best for them to leave. If it's because they're not getting from the gym what they want and you can't offer it, being upfront that it's probably time for them to find a gym that does offer what they're looking for isn't a pleasant conversation, but can be a necessary one. If it's because they've done something inappropriate, tell them to get out the same way you would anyone else who did the thing. If it is the former, be clear that they're still welcome to come back for stuff like open mat, seminars, etc, but that you're just not looking to change the gym to provide the specific thing - try to keep it on good terms. One thing to consider is 'damage control'. Whenever you ask someone to leave there's a chance for rumors to start up. When it's a long established student it's super likely others hang out with them outside the gym and/or talk with them; rumors are almost a guarantee, especially if they leave on bad terms. Being upfront about why [insert name here] isn't at the gym anymore can help how people feel about it so they're not worried they're about to be next for what feels like no reason.
Thanks for getting clarification. I had to delete a 15 page treatise on the value of grapplers over 40 in the gym.
Christian Graugart
Christian Graugart
Black belt 4th degreeVerified4323 forum posts39320/1000
4 year(s) ago
Thanks. I meant how do I remove them from the list of students on beltchecker. I can reject them, but not remove them from the list of students. Your advice is great though!
Yes just go to "Edit coaches & students" and you can reject both promotion mentions and student requests.

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