At what point in life do we teach kids that there are consequences for your actions? If you are told that if you go to this and miss practice, you will sit out, then there must be that consequence. Otherwise we are saying to the kids that it is ok to miss, no matter what we tell you, and that you will still be playing. If my boss tells me that I would be fired if I missed work, then I would not miss, because I have made a commitment to my family and my work place. Much like these young gentlemen knew if they chose to go to the FFA event, they would have to sit out. Like the oldballcoach said, they made a commitment to their football family, the program and themselves on July 15. STAY STRONG COACH BROWNING!!!!

 

Great post, its time for some one to start making kids grow up and relize your actions have counter actions. Sounds like some parents need to relize this also. Yes, Gallatin has played some games short handed, and again some of that was due to selfish actions by induviduals, that effected the rest of the team. Welcome to the real world. We all make choices every day that affects the people around us and the sooner you learn this the better person you will be in the long run. If I were the head coach they would be making a choice between going on a trip or finishing the season.

At what point in life do we teach kids that there are consequences for your actions? If you are told that if you go to this and miss practice, you will sit out, then there must be that consequence. Otherwise we are saying to the kids that it is ok to miss, no matter what we tell you, and that you will still be playing. If my boss tells me that I would be fired if I missed work, then I would not miss, because I have made a commitment to my family and my work place. Much like these young gentlemen knew if they chose to go to the FFA event, they would have to sit out. Like the oldballcoach said, they made a commitment to their football family, the program and themselves on July 15. STAY STRONG COACH BROWNING!!!![/quote

Tim Browning is a class person, and a fine coach that has been given my support in the past, has it today, and will tomorrow regardless of what he decides in this case.

 

I don't know any parent that does not try to teach a child about consequences from the time they are at the mother's knee on up. My son, who plays on this team, said that he thinks the kids should be disciplined for it. My only point is this... I would hate to see them get beat early and not be able to catch up because some chose to attend an event that is just as important, and probably more so to them, than football. They are not going to an amusement park, they are going to an important school function.

 

These kids made a commitment to the FFA program also. There are kids that are recognized for there achievments in FFA that will never achieve the same level of recognition on the gridiron, diamond, or courts they may play upon. To them, it is important, and they are facing a consequence for not attending the FFA event. Probably not a disciplanary consequence such as in football, but still a consequence.

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Perhaps some are viewing the sitting out the first half, as punishment for some. I always took the stance, that rewarding those who are in attendance for practice.

This is a School Event.

Thursday is a walk through day. Bring them in at 7:00 am and have a walk through then.

At what point in life do we teach kids that there are consequences for your actions? If you are told that if you go to this and miss practice, you will sit out, then there must be that consequence. Otherwise we are saying to the kids that it is ok to miss, no matter what we tell you, and that you will still be playing. If my boss tells me that I would be fired if I missed work, then I would not miss, because I have made a commitment to my family and my work place. Much like these young gentlemen knew if they chose to go to the FFA event, they would have to sit out. Like the oldballcoach said, they made a commitment to their football family, the program and themselves on July 15. STAY STRONG COACH BROWNING!!!![/quote

Tim Browning is a class person, and a fine coach that has been given my support in the past, has it today, and will tomorrow regardless of what he decides in this case.

 

I don't know any parent that does not try to teach a child about consequences from the time they are at the mother's knee on up. My son, who plays on this team, said that he thinks the kids should be disciplined for it. My only point is this... I would hate to see them get beat early and not be able to catch up because some chose to attend an event that is just as important, and probably more so to them, than football. They are not going to an amusement park, they are going to an important school function.

 

These kids made a commitment to the FFA program also. There are kids that are recognized for there achievments in FFA that will never achieve the same level of recognition on the gridiron, diamond, or courts they may play upon. To them, it is important, and they are facing a consequence for not attending the FFA event. Probably not a disciplanary consequence such as in football, but still a consequence.

 

I am sorry but this is a school function and I do not think the kids should be punished at all. It is not like they are skipping to stay home in bed. How about some extra running to make up for the time missed.

 

I think the kids do take their commitment seriously and that is why they are going on the FFA trip. It you have a habitual offender then punish them but for a school function give me a break.

Perhaps some are viewing the sitting out the first half, as punishment for some. I always took the stance, that rewarding those who are in attendance for practice.

 

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Perhaps some are viewing the sitting out the first half, as punishment for some. I always took the stance, that rewarding those who are in attendance for practice.

 

I agree with you........:thumb:..............By the way I love the avatar.............The pudding has one of the best baseball programs

I agree. If there is going to be any problems, it will come from the pressure from parents. Hopefully, Coach Browning has the support of the administration in these kinds of matters.

 

Not from this parent. My son missed the Spencer County game for a stupid action and his team suffered because they needed him. He said it was worth it, but when he heard that his team lost and really needed him, his feelings completely changed.

However, I have mixed feelings about this because the kids going to FFA have not missed any practices that I know of and it is a school function that is also important to them.

Unfortunately, Life is not fair. In this current society where parents want their kids to have everything and do everything and the kids expect to get what they want with no consequences, it is refreshing to see all of the Gallatin coaches sticking to their rules outlined and signed by the players in the begining of the season.

Not from this parent. My son missed the Spencer County game for a stupid action and his team suffered because they needed him. He said it was worth it, but when he heard that his team lost and really needed him, his feelings completely changed.

However, I have mixed feelings about this because the kids going to FFA have not missed any practices that I know of and it is a school function that is also important to them.

Unfortunately, Life is not fair. In this current society where parents want their kids to have everything and do everything and the kids expect to get what they want with no consequences, it is refreshing to see all of the Gallatin coaches sticking to their rules outlined and signed by the players in the begining of the season.

 

So are the kids going to FFA event not allowed to play at all?

So are the kids going to FFA event not allowed to play at all?

 

I have heard that they may sit out anywhere from one possesion on offense and defense, to one quarter.

I have heard that they may sit out anywhere from one possesion on offense and defense, to one quarter.

 

Sounds like not enough to get in a up roar about.:argue:

I have heard that they may sit out anywhere from one possesion on offense and defense, to one quarter.

 

The one possesion shouldn't alter the game very much, but one quarter could let the game get out of hand. It will be interesting to see what happens.

Gallatin by 6. Good luck Wildcats.

I don't even know what the heck FFA is but if it is a school function how can kids be punished for it?

 

I assume it is not like a school dance, but more like a science fair?