Poorly-managed dismissal

Dear sir:
On Wednesday, June 13, I wrote a short note addressed to the swimmers and families of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team, entitled “To clear the air.”
I am now writing to set the record straight.
There is definitely confusion as to why, as head coach, I “left” the club, and I feel that it is important to let the swimmers and families of this club know just exactly how I came to “leave.” Quite simply, I was not given much of an option.
When presented with a new contract for the upcoming swim season, complete with a reduced salary of 20 percent, additional duties and hours, and the request to sign within a specified time, I requested an extension to consider the proposed contract.
No discussions have taken place between the executive and myself either then, or now, except my request to the president to continue with negotiations after the season’s end.
Completing my last official duty for this year’s swim season as head coach, I presented awards at our annual banquet on June 5. I felt satisfied with the exceptional year of success and achievement the club once again had enjoyed, and looked forward to solving the issues and preparing for another swim season.
Unfortunately, that feeling of satisfaction of a job well-done was short-lived due to the advertisement of my job position after 14 years of employment in the following night’s paper.
I can’t tell you what it’s like to discover by reading in the local newspaper that you’ve been erased after that period of time without the courtesy or opportunity of any discussions.
As I packed up my belongings and left the pool, I thought to myself . . . is this how it’s suppose to end after 14 years of dedicated and committed service? What will happen to the swimmers? The programs? The success of the club?
What was it that this executive had hoped to accomplish or achieve in this poorly-managed dismissal? What did the swimmers gain?
It is my understanding that at the present time, there is still no coach on board for the upcoming season, and I can only hope and pray that there will be someone there come September for this terrific group of athletes and their families.
So, to set the record straight, I did not choose to leave. I am saddened by my departure and will probably never understand why any of this has happened.
My last question to this club executive would be . . . what was the point to all of this?
Sincerely,
Debbie Murray