CPS PaddleGate…

A new proposal seeks to ban Chicago public school coaches from slapping, shaking, twisting, choking, hitting, pushing, pinching, head-banging or paddling athletes, as well as “avoid displays of temper.”

via Keeping coaches in check :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Education.

I know, I know – I haven’t blogged much of late. I have, however, been keeping an eye on the CPS coaches’ paddling scandal.

The above-described proposal begs the question: Why does this even need to be a proposal? Is there somebody who’s going to legitimately suggest that any of the described behavior would EVER be OK?

The Associated Press: RI weighs resolving youth sports spats at council

I did NOT make this up….

A bill pending in Rhode Island would create a seven-member council to settle disputes in youth recreational leagues, with the power to fine parents or others it thinks are in the wrong.

via The Associated Press: RI weighs resolving youth sports spats at council.

High School Sports and Social Networking

Hot on the heels of my school facing a challenging problem with a coach using Facebook, I find there’s a new social networking site dedicated to school-age athletes: “FirstString.com.”

Here’s a related story that ties in nicely:

Facebook Off Limits in Wisconsin District