I'd say that's a big much.

 

High school students are always being told by school personnel what they can do and can't do. While I agree there can be a point where it's "too far" this isn't it.

 

But coaches and school officials only have the authority to tell a student/athlete what to do on school grounds and or a school event. What a kid does at home of their own free time can't and shouldn't be restricted by coaches or school administration.

 

I can say that I would have had a major problem if they tried sensoring my child's ability to their constitutional right of free speech.

Underage citizens representing an institution voluntarily....you give up some of your "rights" when you put the uni on

 

So because someone plays basketball for Covington Catholic they have to completely give up their right to free speech on Twitter?

 

I can understand the coach/school "asking" the players not to tweet specifically about hoops but anything beyond that is draconian.

But coaches and school officials only have the authority to tell a student/athlete what to do on school grounds and or a school event. What a kid does at home of their own free time can't and shouldn't be restricted by coaches or school administration.

 

I can say that I would have had a major problem if they tried sensoring my child's ability to their constitutional right of free speech.

 

And sports are extracurricular and aren't guaranteed to everyone...that slope can work both ways!

Not really that tough....you follow your kids on Twitter or Instagram, they do something stupid....line up and run.

 

"Fundamentals" are relative to the performance of the day

 

That's just it; they are my kids and my authority supersedes any coach or school official when it comes to what happens at my house or what my kid does away from school and sports.

So because someone plays basketball for Covington Catholic they have to completely give up their right to free speech on Twitter?

 

I can understand the coach/school "asking" the players not to tweet specifically about hoops but anything beyond that is draconian.

 

It is a privilege to play basketball for Cov Cath or any other school. Coach has a set of rules. Follow them or do not play. Ties worn to games, being there at a certain time, curfews, no Twitter, don't storm out at half time, etc.

It's the kids choice to play and to follow the coaches rules.

And sports are extracurricular and aren't guaranteed to everyone...that slope can work both ways!

 

You are correct they are not guaranteed but that's why there is a tryout and I'm pretty sure that the kid has earned the right to make the team.

 

But away from basketball and school and the coaches authority goes away period!!!

It is a privilege to play basketball for Cov Cath or any other school. Coach has a set of rules. Follow them or do not play. Ties worn to games, being there at a certain time, curfews, no Twitter, don't storm out at half time, etc.

It's the kids choice to play and to follow the coaches rules.

 

If that is the course we want to take, all it will take is one star player that refuses to be silenced.

 

More to the point, no one should have to give up their right to free speech to play basketball for CovCath or any other school for that matter. It is high school basketball people, easy come, easy go...

If that is the course we want to take, all it will take is one star player that refuses to be silenced.

 

More to the point, no one should have to give up their right to free speech to play basketball for CovCath or any other school for that matter. It is high school basketball people, easy come, easy go...

 

A good coach will punish the star player. A soft one won't. I dare a star player to tweet on Ruthzats watch.

Versus some coaches will let a player get away with a whole lot more. Shame on them.

A good coach will punish the star player. A soft one won't. I dare a star player to tweet on Ruthzats watch.

Versus some coaches will let a player get away with a whole lot more. Shame on them.

 

Yep, shame on them for allowing free speech.

If that is the course we want to take, all it will take is one star player that refuses to be silenced.

 

More to the point, no one should have to give up their right to free speech to play basketball for CovCath or any other school for that matter. It is high school basketball people, easy come, easy go...

I greatly suspect that there are many college programs that restrict players tweeting for the exact reasons Johnny Manziel has been his own worst enemy with social media. Yes, freedom of speech is a right, and the ramifications our ill thoughtout, impulsive comments can be destructive to us. Fortunately when we put the name of our school and Team on, we represent something greater than ourselves. If we don't like the Coach's rules, don't play.

 

Even John Wooden offered Bill Walton that option.

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So because someone plays basketball for Covington Catholic they have to completely give up their right to free speech on Twitter?

 

I can understand the coach/school "asking" the players not to tweet specifically about hoops but anything beyond that is draconian.

 

"Completely" = No. With a set of expectations, yes. Draconian: Uhh, yeah, it's high school sports and I'm pretty sure I played for several of Draconian's teams. Heckuva coach, taught me respect and consequences for stupid behavior.

 

While I wouldn't want to play for him as an adult, I absolutely believe that as a high school athlete, you represent 24x7 and if you are doing something that could damage the reputation, then you can do it without that jersey on.....no problem whatsoever....

But coaches and school officials only have the authority to tell a student/athlete what to do on school grounds and or a school event. What a kid does at home of their own free time can't and shouldn't be restricted by coaches or school administration.

 

I can say that I would have had a major problem if they tried sensoring my child's ability to their constitutional right of free speech.

 

Can a coach have a curfew for players?

Yep, shame on them for allowing free speech.

 

What if that free speech is hurting the team?

Free speech, no biggie, come one Clyde...

 

CovCath's coaching staff isn't the Government. You are reaching.

Yep, shame on them for allowing free speech.

 

Just because you have the freedom to say what you want doesn't mean you are free from the consequences of speaking.