I support freedom of Religion but the rub in school sports revolves around his statement: “If anyone felt pressured, no one ever said that.” No Kid is ever gpoing to tell his coach "NO." Players do feel pressured; especially in a inb a team sport like football. Young kids will do anything they can do to be not left out. They don't want t…
I support freedom of Religion but the rub in school sports revolves around his statement: “If anyone felt pressured, no one ever said that.” No Kid is ever gpoing to tell his coach "NO." Players do feel pressured; especially in a inb a team sport like football. Young kids will do anything they can do to be not left out. They don't want to incur the cold shoulder from other players, "You're not joining us?" What if a kid is Muslim and doesn't feel comfortable? Does the Coach mind if he unrolls his prayer blanket and takes half the team with him? This has become a fashionable attempt to mimic high performance College teams. Candians are adopting the same habits. In Canada, the whole team's doing it, but I'm sure only a fractionof the kids actually go to church. (reminds me of AA where peoiple are essentially facing the same issue with the Lord's Prayer at the end of the meeting - If you don't do it, there's raised eyebrows. Here's a thought, pray by yourself before the game.
I support freedom of Religion but the rub in school sports revolves around his statement: “If anyone felt pressured, no one ever said that.” No Kid is ever gpoing to tell his coach "NO." Players do feel pressured; especially in a inb a team sport like football. Young kids will do anything they can do to be not left out. They don't want to incur the cold shoulder from other players, "You're not joining us?" What if a kid is Muslim and doesn't feel comfortable? Does the Coach mind if he unrolls his prayer blanket and takes half the team with him? This has become a fashionable attempt to mimic high performance College teams. Candians are adopting the same habits. In Canada, the whole team's doing it, but I'm sure only a fractionof the kids actually go to church. (reminds me of AA where peoiple are essentially facing the same issue with the Lord's Prayer at the end of the meeting - If you don't do it, there's raised eyebrows. Here's a thought, pray by yourself before the game.