Yes, we do talk about it at Bronze clinics! Coaches and spectators that choose (in most cases) to violate the law ... are modeling, that the rules don't apply to me!

A few of us "gray-beards" can probably recall when a few Dad's (coaches) use to tailgate with adult beverage, in the parking lots of high schools during kids tourney's. Fortunately, for the most part, that no longer happens.

Both of these, fall into areas that model undesirable (often times, illegal) behavior! I think this should be a battle we should fight!!

Now, if you want to talk about the "no coolers in the gym" violations or the blocking doors and aisles violations or the assorted fire code violations or the 2-coaches per mat side etc.. It seems we model several behaviors that are either illegal or against the rules ... especially, if they inconvenience us!


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Randy Hinderliter
USAW Kansas
KWCA Rep/Coaches Liaison
Ottawa University Volunteer Assistant