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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by rainmaker
Jeff -- The kind of person who would respond belligerently to these questions in an ms game shouldn't even be coaching. Period. That's why the ritual is in place to get those guys outta there. At least, that's my read.
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Juulie,
I am not saying the coach was justified with his actions. But the nature of the questions in my opinion opens up this type of confrontation. Especially at the JH or middle school levels. It is not like you get the most mature coaches at that level.
Peace
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JR is right. You can cause fewer problems by different wording and still get the same point across. "Don't forget about sportsmanship and have fun out there!"
If the coach is going to be a jerk, we will handle it during the game. No sense "egging" him on before the game starts. If he responded like he did, I'd just smile and end the pre-game conference and remember to file that comment for later reference.