Isn’t “psyching out” the opponent a part of the sport? Or any sport, for that matter?
Isn’t “psyching out” the opponent a part of the sport?
“Yo Tyler, I hear your sister is going out with SQUEAK!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWSNZe4tGiY (Language)
Since when is ridiculing someone for something they cannot influence or control considered “psyching out” an opponent?
I see no justification for punishing the opposing player because of his parents - even though I thoroughly disagree with those parents. Teaching players to do so is simply fostering bullying - and is unnecessary. These kids are putatively on the squad to play ball and learn about life.
Simply put, what the coach recommended (if the story is true) is a very bad lesson in life.