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On
the TUNNEYSIDE of SPORTS April 15, 2013
#432 Up next...Crossing the Line!
After
further review...When does a coach's behavior cross the line? Or the
behavior of anyone in a position of leadership: parent, teacher,
counselor? How does one learn "boundaries"? Images of head
coach Mike Rice conducting basketball practice at Rutgers University left
no doubt his behavior was detestable.
That
practice session took place several months ago and was the cause of
closed-door discussions and mild discipline by the university. But
recently the video was released and went viral on the internet; if you're
a sports fan you've probably seen it. It features Rice violently cursing
at his players, throwing basketballs at their heads and feet and being
viciously demeaning. All in the name of-get this-- "motivating"
them to do better. Be aware that in today's world everything can go
viral!
Rice
has since been fired by Rutgers University and the athletic director, who
had suspended and fined Rice when the behavior was first discovered, has
now resigned. Others are calling for the university president to step
down. Do such firings help change behavior? Granted, there is no excuse
for this type of behavior in coaching, teaching, or parenting. But if you
think physical abuse of others is a new motivational tool, you got
another think coming. Coaches have for years used physical means to
motivate their players, though perhaps not to the extent Rice did. Was it
the right thing to do? Only if you believe humiliation should be used as
a measurement of success.
Motivation
comes from within. Worthy coaches, teachers, or parents inspire others
through their words and actions. Walk your talk! As we wrote in
"It's the Will, Not the Skill": "Excellence is good,
exemplary is better"! If your goal is to teach for better
performance, then we believe coaching from the "inside-out" is
the way to do it. It's one thing to avoid abhorrent examples such as
Rice's; but better to observe positive models and say "that's the
way I want to do it".
BTW,
to get a running start at this, come and see Joe Ehrmann, author of
"InSideOut Coaching" who will be speaking on April 20, 2013 at
the Salinas Boys and Girls Club from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For further
information, call Buck Roggeman at 831-402-7288.
Will
you emulate those who can help you create a positive environment for
your teaching?
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