- Jun 1, 2015
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I'm going to be as discrete here as humanly possible. An individual mentions they will not be able to attend a practice because of a private family matter. When queried about the matter (out of support for the individual), more information is revealed concerning the "back story", which clearly needs the involvement of the proper authorities. However individual states it would be of no use, and so it will not be pursued by them. (full disclosure: the "back story" has NOTHING to do with anyone associated with the team aside from the "individual")
As a coach, I look out for all of my players like they were my own children (of which I have none). I also know that my role is just that: a coach. Things that occur off the field/away from my practices, games, or team-related events (read: in the private/home life) are none of my business and stay just that. However, in a situation like this, I would feel torn about how to react if I were the coach of the individual in question.
Has any coach encountered a situation where, morally, they are torn about what is an appropriate course of action to take in a situation that warrants it?
As a coach, I look out for all of my players like they were my own children (of which I have none). I also know that my role is just that: a coach. Things that occur off the field/away from my practices, games, or team-related events (read: in the private/home life) are none of my business and stay just that. However, in a situation like this, I would feel torn about how to react if I were the coach of the individual in question.
Has any coach encountered a situation where, morally, they are torn about what is an appropriate course of action to take in a situation that warrants it?