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The All-State softball pitcher didn't want to run. How do you handle this?

http://www.fortmilltimes.com/sports/story/5573907p-5014435c.html

I handle it in terms of excused absences versus unexcused absences. A funeral would be an excused absence in my book; therfore, punishment would be minimal if at all. School functions, sickness with doctor's note, and deaths in the family are all excuseable and should be dealt with differently. Unexcused absences are a different matter and punishment will be very demanding and tough. This is how absences are handled with my team.

I agree kickman. Also while it is not just punishment, it is a makeup. Just like when you miss a day of class you have to make up the work. Well when you miss practice, for whatever reason(and 3 days for a funeral, come on), you need to make up the work. No matter the reason, the work has to be done and like you said, I am glad the coach stuck to his guns, even though it looks as if the player has already signed a may learn nothing from it. After reading the article, She sounds like she thinks she is too good for the high school team, if this is true, it is someone you don't want around, they can be cancerous.

Can only mean I am correct again, and well, you, your just an ......

Sigh...

I found it interesting that the Charlotte Observer would pick up on this story:

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/14339711.htm

"It wasn't hard to quit..."

the girl should definately have to make up the running no matter how good she is!!!

Based on(the always dangerous) little knowledge, I think there is more to this story. Perhaps that is why the Observer took a peek.
Unfortunately, there have other talented players in a few FM sports who have left their teams during the season, and some other very athletic kids who would not even "go out". I wonder if that is unique to FM, or if other schools experience it???

Some kids have been pampered and don't get the "star" treatment so they don't play. I blame weak parenting in part. Teach kids to be humble...and be humble yourself.