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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I skimmed the article. When I did, I knew that there would be people chiming in to defend the coach and saying that they played under similar coachees who made them tough.

Regardless of the coaching you received in your youth, times have changed. Behavior that would not be acceptable coming from a teacher, a workplace supervisor, or in any other professional setting should not be tolerated in sports. I know that some will disagree, but the line between tough coaching and abuse should not be a fine one.

I have a child who was a competitive gymnast and have done extensive reading about abuse in that sport. Good coaching begins with respect for the athletes, and it requires extensive communication. As parents, we should not sit back and let emotional and psychological abuse happen to our kids. I allowed it for one of my children, and I will regret it forever. Fortunately, I finally saw the light. My child no longer plays the sport at an elite or even a high level, but the child is happier, healthier, and a better student.

Don't allow yourself to be blinded by wins or praise of your child. No sport is worth it.[/quote]

That’s a swell point.  Check this out: times are changing again for strict coaching at the collegiate level, you’re just seeing the early effects.[/quote]

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