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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 20:16:30 GMT -6
I wasn't really sure where to put this, sorry Mods.
My question is, do any of you coaches have tattoos? I'm assuming the answer is "no" to this, but if "yes", I'm sure it's hidden on your back or chest, not on arms/legs/face haha. I have no intention of getting one and I do not judge people I do not know, but I was curious to see if some of you guys do or not.
Oh PS... If you do, what is it?
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Post by cmow5 on Jun 15, 2008 20:32:56 GMT -6
I dont and never will, but you would be surprised who has some. I seen a show on discovery where a IT guy had his whole face tated, but put on makeup an you could never tell.
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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 20:34:38 GMT -6
Same here, honestly with my personality and work ethic, my dad always tells me I should have been born in the 1920's. But that factoid about the makeup to disguise it is pretty funny.
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Post by morris on Jun 15, 2008 20:40:09 GMT -6
I have one and will get more. I have been around a number of coaches that have them. A number of our HS kids have them. It is not that big of a deal
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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 20:44:25 GMT -6
Is it visible Morris? Like I said I'm old fashioned type, I don't think they are "dumb" but I wouldn't get one. I'm also a very small percentage of people who waited til age 21 to drink a beer.
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Post by larrymoe on Jun 15, 2008 21:17:29 GMT -6
I don't have any, and will never get one unless I coach a team that wins a championship. That would be the only reason I get one.
However, our HC has a barbed wire tattoo on his arm. Pretty tacky.
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Post by morris on Jun 15, 2008 21:19:18 GMT -6
It is covered by my sock. A number of other coaches I know that have them you can see them. Kids never make a deal of it. We have teachers that have them where you can see them. When I get more they will stay covered. It is easier to get a job when they are covered.
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Post by wildcat on Jun 15, 2008 21:24:08 GMT -6
I once pierced my own ear with a paper clip while in a drunken fog. No tats, though. ;D
Couple of our kids have them. A couple of the black kids have a brand rather than a tat.
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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 21:26:58 GMT -6
That was my main concern, doesn't it make a job harder to get? But then again, if you have the winning resume, thats all you need, I suppose.
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Post by lyons on Jun 15, 2008 21:28:55 GMT -6
I have some that are visible, on my calf, one of a cross and one of a chinese symbol. Kids never really said anything. My principal gave me a hard time but didn't care and said that it is getting harder to hirer someone without a tatoo or a piercing.
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Post by morris on Jun 15, 2008 21:30:00 GMT -6
Unless it is on my forearm or neck it is not an issue. If it was not for that I would not have an issue wiht a "sleeve" piece
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Post by Yash on Jun 15, 2008 21:39:48 GMT -6
Wisconsin Badger head coach Bret Bielema has an Iowa Hawkeye tattoo on his calf. I bet that goes over well during Iowa week.
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Post by kboyd on Jun 15, 2008 21:49:52 GMT -6
Here's mine: It's on my left shoulder so it's covered usually. They are getting to be extremely common place and we have a few kids with tattoos.
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Post by coach11 on Jun 15, 2008 21:54:55 GMT -6
When I was playing, I had four coaches that all went to get tattoos together on before their ankles. We all made fun of them for it. All four are coaching at four different places now.
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Post by eric58 on Jun 15, 2008 21:57:22 GMT -6
I have one on each arm. One is of my initials E.D.L. and the other is believe it or not an X-files tatoo(the truth is out there). My favorite show. I do plan on getting a couple more. One of the top coaches in this area has tattoos on his forearm. One is of his daughter and the other is in some other language. I don't think anyone gives him any problems.
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Post by oguru on Jun 15, 2008 21:58:45 GMT -6
Bielema has gotten plenty of heat for that. Some fans even offered to pay for him to have it removed. His response was that when he got it at age 21. He did not know that he would become the head football coach of a rival big ten school.
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Post by carookie on Jun 15, 2008 22:03:04 GMT -6
Tattoos are viewed very differently now then they were even just 20 years ago; hell even my mom has a tattoo. The truth is there are a lot of professionals (teachers included) who have tattoos; I think as long as they aren't over blown is visible areas you have nothing to worry about.
I've worked with some very good coaches who have tattoos, to be honest I have a very good friend who teaches at a continuation school who has about 15 tattoos. As long as you can look professional at any time then I wouldn't worry
PS- By the way does this have anything to do with the add for tattoolovers.com that has found its way on to the board
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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 22:08:18 GMT -6
Carookie, i know that is real weird.... maybe I subliminally posted this? Damn, I'll wake up and drive downtown to in the AM to get one instead of going to work.
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Post by tothehouse on Jun 15, 2008 22:30:24 GMT -6
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Post by hustleandheart on Jun 15, 2008 22:31:19 GMT -6
I can't see it, it says I have to sign in... do you suggest I make an account?
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Post by airraider on Jun 15, 2008 23:49:37 GMT -6
It is very rare in my school to see kids without them.. one of my to be sophomore QB's.. who is about a buck 30.. and doesnt look very tough at all.. has probably 5 or so.. some word across his stomach.. arms.. back.. its wild..
I have always toyed with the idea of getting one.. but have not pulled the trigger as of yet..
A good friend of mine.. and once a fellow staff member.. has one on his ankle of Taz and Buggs bunny from the Kriss Kross days.. you know.. the clothes on backwards.. think there was a T-shirt of this.. well yea.. he has it on his ankle..
thats one you can NEVER live down.. lol
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Post by poweriguy on Jun 16, 2008 0:00:35 GMT -6
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Post by coachcoyote on Jun 16, 2008 0:30:50 GMT -6
I have one of Taz on my left calf. Gave it to myself on my 50th birthday. My kids, both my own boys and the teams I've coached since then, love it. I've never had a complaint from any administrator or parent in all the years since. I seldom wear long pants, so it's out there for all to see.
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kakavian
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Post by kakavian on Jun 16, 2008 7:20:03 GMT -6
I've got one, but it only shows when I dont wear sleeves...which admittedly happens alot during double days. I had the same design in mind for years, and it has a lot of significance for me. Guys who get them on a whim without thinking long-term I wonder about.
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Post by airraider on Jun 16, 2008 10:33:18 GMT -6
I wasn't really sure where to put this, sorry Mods. My question is, do any of you coaches have tattoos? I'm assuming the answer is "no" to this, but if "yes", I'm sure it's hidden on your back or chest, not on arms/legs/face haha. I have no intention of getting one and I do not judge people I do not know, but I was curious to see if some of you guys do or not. Oh PS... If you do, what is it? Here are some local youth coaches with some tattoos..
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Post by ajreaper on Jun 16, 2008 12:29:47 GMT -6
Tattoos in this day and age are viewed differently then they were 20-25 years ago. The artist who did my tattoo (he literally was an artist/high art teacher who started making way more money doing tats so he gave up teaching though he still painted) says he does far more Doctors, lawyers and soccer mom's then he does Bikers, truckers or sailors these days- in fact it's not even close.
My Tat is the Grim Reaper holding a football with a banner that says "take no prisoners" above it. It's on my right shoulder and completely hidden unless my shirts off.
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Post by eickst on Jun 16, 2008 14:57:04 GMT -6
I have a tattoo on my butt that says "Exit Only" just in case I ever have to go to prison.
But seriously, I don't see a problem with tattoos (I have one, but not on my butt) as long as they aren't covering your neck and face or you have full sleeves. To me, that's just disgusting.
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Post by bigcroz on Jun 16, 2008 17:03:13 GMT -6
Like others have said, as long as they are not on your face, neck...really no big deal. I have Foghorn Leghorn on my bicep.
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Post by airman on Jun 16, 2008 17:03:39 GMT -6
I think it all depends. Some states require you to cover them if you are a high school athlete.
I think tats are all the rage in the current me decade of youth and young adults. It seems to be the in thing for young girls these days to get a FMT or Tramp Stamp on their lower back so they can show it along with their G-string underwear with the low cut jeans.
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Post by coachrji on Jun 16, 2008 17:18:40 GMT -6
I've heard of tramp stamp, but FMT?
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