As a young teenager, my parents forced me into playing sports with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), however, strongly contributed to my overall personal moral development to where I stand today. The goal for participating in sports is to be active, have fun, and to have a positive sport experience through learning and practice of fundamental skills. In a blog entitled ”Sports and Moral Development” by Michael W. Austin, he uses the book “Moral Development and Sport," by Carwyn Jones and Mike McNamee, by discussing how the young observe sports. ”As the young see, imitate, and are initiated into fairness in this and other ways, they can begin to develop it as a trait of character. However, this requires that they see and be committed …show more content…
At the time, I did not believe this was morally wrong, however, I did not know that Michael would find my blog online and show the coach himself. Over the next couple of games, my punishment from the coach was to sit on the bench and not play, however, I suddenly wish that I could have played those games, since this was a CYO league that should allow for every player the chance to play regardless.
After this situation, I told my parents about Michael around how he bullied me on and off the court. For example, he would make fun of me at practice, told me I had no friends, and was not so kind with his words with me on Facebook. After my parents were aware of this situation, they advised me to stop communicating with Michael. To be accountable for my own actions, I apologized to the coach after the season on the behalf of my actions done online, however, I stated that I will no longer play CYO basketball or baseball due to this uncomfortable situation with another player. If I was in charge as the coach, I would have still disciplined myself to not play me to where I could understand that I should be accountable for my own actions, however, wish I could have immediately addressed this with my parents first then address the coach if it appeared necessary. As a player, one does not want to discuss problems with their coach, however, coaches should be regarded as role
As a parent or guardian of the player, I understand that I will do my best to make the players follows all rules stated above. I will not contact coaches regarding playing time, player's position, or team strategy at any time. The only reason for me to contact the coaches would be regarding the player's health or well-being, as well as the player's academics.
The second practice we went straight to work. Coach Andy made us run as well as tackling drills. It was during one of these tackling drills that Mike had gotten injured. One of the team members had accidentally hit Mike’s elbow with his helmet. Mike was in severe pain and the coach insisted he keep doing push ups. I went over to Mike and tried to talk to him but he was in too much pain to even hold a conversation. Eventually, the coach realized he was injured and sent him to the bench. The next day, Mike was in an arm sling and was forced to quit the season.
Sadly, dealing with unreasonable, loud, obnoxious parents can be the most challenging part of coaching. Many coaches just want to make a difference in young lives instead of having to deal with the extra baggage of a high-strung parent. “If a parent does not like what you are doing as a coach, then there is no reason that parent can’t become a coach. One of the most difficult problems in coaching youth sports is dealing with an irate parent, but this problem can be diminished by holding parent meetings before and during the season.” (Put ‘Em In Coach, 33)
"First off, I apologized to my coaches and teammates for that," he said. "I shouldn't do that, even if it was my fault or the other person's fault, I shouldn't do that. That just goes back to communication, that is why that happened."
Is the premium placed on winning, driving coaches to cross the line? Sadly, hundreds of athletes are physically and verbally abused by their coach. In the case of the “player versus Midwest University, the cause of action against the head coach, athletic director and the university can be severely damage the coach’s career and the university. The player has several options and should seek legal counsel.
This past summer, our Marist Varsity team worked the basketball camp. I coached a group of six to ten year old girls. One girl was much better at basketball than the rest of the girls, and the other girls started to be mean to her and her mean to them. This then lead to the girls not working well together on the court. I decided to leave my coaches out of it, and handle it on my own. After one of my team's games, I pulled all of the girls aside to talk to them. I told them that they need to be nice to each other because it affects their game play too. I told them that everyone was there to get better at basketball and that each of them are at a different point in their skill levels. I went on to say that I was not going to involve any adults
First, I must disagree with the quote mention because yes if a coach makes rules, I’m sure some will follow to an extent. However, the coach must be expect to follow these rules as well and make sure that they are set their foot down when someone is disobeying these rules and not letting their athletes go without a form of discipline because anyone can make rules yet it depends on if the rules are fair and give opportunity for self-awareness with the athlete understanding what error they have caused and how to not repeat the scenario in the future. Yet, I do agree with resolving conflicts on a case by case basis when the situation escalates to a point where I find it appropriate for such actions to be initiated because discussing the error with the individual on a one-on-one basis may lead to a resolution that may positively end the
This football camp I attended was only for the elite offensive linemen in the state of Massachusetts, but I received an invite my senior year to attend this. I was nowhere near one of the elite offensive linemen in the state, but the coach that ran it was a coach in my league. I have been battling it out with his team for the past three years, and the last person I expected anything from was this man. I was the smallest left tackle in our entire league for my entire high school career. But this coach admired my hustle, passion, and perseverance of being a smaller player, I also stopped his top defensive end every single year. So, when I got to the camp, all the other players would look at me like I was a boy among men. That whole week I was doing everything in my power to keep up with them, but my skills weren’t comparable to theirs. The thing that got me noticed at the camp was I went up against the biggest and most skilled guys there and didn’t care for one minute about getting shown up. I wanted to be the best player I could be, and the only way that would be possible is if I went against the best.
Why Sport Matters Why does sport matter? Sport can do a lot of different things for everyone. It can provide entertainment, excitement, community, wonder, dreams and a good lifestyle. Throughout history, sport has had some incredible moments, especially in Australia and Australians. Moments like Steven Bradbury coming from last to first, Western Bulldogs against all the odds win the AFL Grand Final against the highly backed Sydney Swans.
Parents often have concerns for how coaches treat their young athletes, but most coaches are the best character role models that a child will have. As David Brooks, author of the article “Organized Sports Can Benefit Children”, says “Coaches have become the leading moral instructors in America today.” (Brooks). Groups like The Positive Coaching Alliance exist solely to keep coaches doing their job of creating mature and respectful athletes (Positive). Children need these positive role models in their lives. Even if a child has great role models as parents, it is even better to have one outside of the family. A coach can serve as someone that kids should admire, love, and respect even though they are outside of their family; this will prepare children for their future of dealing with
On Tuesday May 9 I reported to the weight room after my duty during second lunch. Upon entering the weight room I told the student athletes to get dressed for weight lifting. I checked the training room and was informed by the trainer that some of the athletes would be rehabbing their injuries during 4th period. I also checked with Coach Crutchfield who was in the process of meeting with two college recruiters. When the athletes began lifting I noticed that two of them were not dressed and participating. I told one of the athletes to go and bring the student athletes to me. I asked them why they were not Mr. Smothers and the other athletes told me that they didn’t have shorts so I told them to go into the locker-room and wear their tugs (practice
I simply asked the head coach why my child did not get to play when he knew the circumstances had I known that would never have been resolved (even him borrowing one would have sufficed) I would have bought him one immediately. Coach Dj went on to yell at me as if I were a child, creating a scene in front of children and parents. I tried my best to remain calm and articulate myself in a dignified manner. He walked away and his cousin assumed I was saying something negative about him and threaten me with bodily harm. Again I refrained from acting on instinct because I considered the young children in our presence. When I returned to my sons following scrimmage there was no apology no remorse. Dj has been telling everyone I am to emotional, women are to emotional. This man a “head coach” literally said verbatim “ I didn't pick that kid” which was by far the most distressing thing that came out of his mouth that night. I just recently had a baby this man has no idea what myself or my child has been through for him to conduct himself so unprofessionally amongst children is unbefitting for any person who works with
An increase in the number of reported instances of parents engaging in abusive, violent, and controlling behavior toward coaches,
Theoretical practices of sportsmanship in sports provide adolescents with positive attitudes about fairness, honesty, and responsibility. Athletes learn to reflect these values of sportsmanship and apply it to their daily lives, once again providing positive psychosocial benefits to youth athletes. “From the perspective of sport psychology, the sphere of research that encompasses the key concepts of sportsmanship, ethics, and morality has been termed moral development in sport” (Goldstein & Iso-Ahola 2006, p. 19). Moral development is influenced by the sporting environment that the adolescent is exposed too. The adolescent’s psychological growth is dependent on “moral cognitions (thoughts of right and wrong),
Specifically the parents being inappropriate and the players foul language and attitude. When I found the site director, I explained to her the calls I made and my reasoning behind them. She said she knew which setter I was referring to and said that she had recently run a setting clinic to try to fix these issues. I also spoke about my concern over the parents behavior. I stated that I was disappointed that parents were acting this way and that I felt that the situation was inappropriate. I also expressed concern that my player had felt threatened to have an upset parent approach her while she was officiating. After speaking with her, I returned to the gym as we had to play Howard Lake.