rooster
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Post by rooster on Oct 26, 2007 9:01:04 GMT -6
Had a starting player just this morning get picked up for admitting to using pot. He must miss at least 3 games. Our playoffs begin tonight. Do I allow him to stand on the sideline tonight or send him home?
My initial reaction is to send him home because he made a selfish decision over the team. I don't believe he deserves to be on the sideline. Am I wrong?
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Post by coachcalande on Oct 26, 2007 9:10:41 GMT -6
no way hes on my sideline, what a huge distraction, keep him as far away as possible and other than talking to the kid about his issues and real life, hes done with football if its my team.
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Post by stone65 on Oct 26, 2007 9:23:27 GMT -6
He would be dismissed from our team.
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Post by coachpat88 on Oct 26, 2007 9:28:49 GMT -6
See you later
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Post by olinecoach61 on Oct 26, 2007 9:46:20 GMT -6
No way he would be invited onto our sideline.
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Post by brophy on Oct 26, 2007 9:51:06 GMT -6
Lets say you're playing the State Championship in 4 weeks......is this kid STILL on the team?
There is your answer, I guess
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Post by wingt74 on Oct 26, 2007 10:08:47 GMT -6
No way, your school's rep, and your personal rep are on the line.
Kid smoked pot. He's done.
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Post by CVBears on Oct 26, 2007 10:11:12 GMT -6
he's not on my sideline
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Post by silkyice on Oct 26, 2007 10:21:10 GMT -6
What are his stats? Is he being recruited? Just kidding.
I wouldn't let him on the sidelines.
I am not sure I would kick him off the team. If this is a kid who has not been in trouble at all and can still practice, then I would run the crap out of him every day. If he hangs around and accepts the punishment, then he is back on the team when his suspension is over.
Now, if he had been in trouble before. Sorry. If he isn't allowed to practice for three weeks, sorry.
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Post by cmow5 on Oct 27, 2007 13:03:02 GMT -6
Had the same problem at the Jr. high level this year. 3 kids were caught buying and selling pills on the school bus all 3 were suspended from school. It was early in the season so the suspensions were over before the season was and one kid wanted back on the team. I wanted to say no, but the HC decided to leave it up to the team. After We asked the team what they thought they said he can came back, but with extra conditioning after practice to make up for lost time. The kid was a good kid and it was a shock to us all that he was involved. I say ask the kids after all it is their team.
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Post by tye2021 on Oct 27, 2007 13:26:52 GMT -6
I disagree with some of the rules that some guys have but in this case I totally agree with just about everyone else. He's done. If he is an underclassman come see me next year. Seniors....... sorry you did it to yourself.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2007 14:41:51 GMT -6
Our district has a zero tolerance policy on drinking/drug abuse. He'd be booted immediately.
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Post by wildcat on Oct 27, 2007 14:52:03 GMT -6
What is your school's policy? My guess is that the athletic code should cover situations like this.
Kicking the kid off the team is excessive if this is a first-time offense. Is it dumb? Yes. Is it selfish? Yes. Does it make things hard for the team to win? Of course. With that being said, teenagers do stupid things and, as a coach, you have a responsibility to give kids like this an opportunity to redeem themselves.
Now, if this kid has a long history of transgressions and has exhausted the previous chances he has been given, then he needs to go. Otherwise, this kid is on my sidelines in street clothes supporting his teammates as best as he can.
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Post by coachcalande on Oct 27, 2007 15:24:50 GMT -6
many schools believe that kicking a kid off for substance abuse only allows more time for them to abuse substances , if thats the case, updowns, hills, and lockerroom clean up, bus clean up , benching etc are your only real solutions. some kids need football more than football needs them.
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Post by wildcat on Oct 27, 2007 15:38:30 GMT -6
many schools believe that kicking a kid off for substance abuse only allows more time for them to abuse substances , if thats the case, updowns, hills, and lockerroom clean up, bus clean up , benching etc are your only real solutions. some kids need football more than football needs them. Good post, Steve. That is one of my favorite quotes...we use it OFTEN where I coach!  |
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Post by touchdowng on Oct 27, 2007 21:48:37 GMT -6
It depends. You know the situation best.
Because we - in public education - are suppose to be dedicated to kids (even the ones who make bad choices), I believe you have to stay connected to the kid. He probably needs YOU more than the kids who make good decisions.
He would not be on my sideline but I would keep him in my circle, somehow and try to get him help. I know you can't save them all but there is a responsibility to at least try to steer him towards a solution.
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