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I agree that you don't put double-digit scores. When i played, teams would put at least 6-7 on us every game and a few would go double digits. bad thing is some coaches would not tell the team to back off. I remember one instance where a kid had scored 3 goals and it was like 6-0 at the half, and the coach wanted him out for the second half and he refused to come back because he said it wasnt right. There's no logical explanation as to why a team should put up double digits, much less 19

I think it is more disrespectful to intentionally not try to score. There are so many things you can work on during a game, crossing, taking extra touches, using less dominant foot, etc. But 19 goals is just outrageous. If there is no reason for scoring that many goals or nothing behind that, it is totally uncalled for. But I know nothing of the situation.

All in all, teams should never "give up" but at the same time they should show some class.

yes it was unsportsmanlike score but maybe teams like cliton should not have a soccer program.. just a thought

The world is not fair. I dont think 10 or 12 is that bad for high school soccer.

There are also different ways than scoring goals to humilate your enemy. If you are up 9 or 10 already why not play possesion of play a game of nutmeg vs your opponent. This will keep the score level down and you skill level at top notch. But it will prolly make them still feel bad, cant really avoid that.

I believe that when scoring gets that one-sided, the referees should call the game. That's ridiculious to run the score up that high.

Andy Robinson at Eastide last year held our team to NO shots (actually, his girls did!). They responded by laying the ball in the corner, working on defense and passing, and stretching a first half 6-0 lead into a final of 6-0. Classy, classy, classy. As a soccer fan, I appreciated it. As an opponents' father, my impression of him and his world class soccer program was made. Our ex-coach was furious, but he didn't know much about soccer.

That's a classy suggestion. The coach should run with them.

Kyle, has a "mercy rule" every come up in the annual coaches meeting?