Overheard boys coach talking about private info

Overheard wrote:

I was at a XC meet and heard the boys XC coach disclose eligibility and grade information about one of his athletes to a couple other parents. He said names and specific grades. Apparently he’s done this before but not much was done. Isn’t this a violation and can he be reprimanded or even fired for that?

He’s a decent coach, been around for a while, but I’d be mad if a coach talked about private info like that about my kid. Thoughts? No trolls please.

Mind your own business.

STFU. I said no trolls. I'm not going to report you, don't worry.

My question was genuine, aren't grades protected information? I don't think coaches can be talking about one athlete's grades to OTHER parents, naming the athlete and the grades.

Agreed. I’d be mortified if my coach told people what grade I’m in.

Yep, this place is a f*cking joke. At one time, letsrun was to be a place to get some good advice. Now it's just filled with wannabes and losers.

It's possible the student gave permission to the coach to discuss. They could all know each other outside of school if they are neighbors or co-workers.

Does your state allow you to record conversations without the other person's consent?

You could try recording with your phone, and then you can use this as evidence if you make a formal complaint with the school board.

Keep your eyes on your own fries wrote:

Mind your own business.

Agreed!

Overheard wrote:

I was at a XC meet and heard the boys XC coach disclose eligibility and grade information about one of his athletes to a couple other parents. He said names and specific grades. Apparently he’s done this before but not much was done. Isn’t this a violation and can he be reprimanded or even fired for that?

He’s a decent coach, been around for a while, but I’d be mad if a coach talked about private info like that about my kid. Thoughts? No trolls please.

You going to be alright otherwise muffin?

facts and reason wrote:

It's possible the student gave permission to the coach to discuss. They could all know each other outside of school if they are neighbors or co-workers.

Do you know kids who tell their coaches they can talk about their failing grades with other parents? I'd like to meet that athlete. Seems like a stretch.

I was just wondering if this violated a privacy rule. The kid's parents found out he was talking about their son when the other parents told them and they were pretty pissed. I'm not doing anything about it, but they might.

Ultra_bro_real1 wrote:

You going to be alright otherwise muffin?

sit down son.

Yes, most likely the conversation that you overheard would be considered a FERPA violation.

Ultra_bro_real1 wrote:

OP's wife has a severe FUPA violation

You're a douche.

You never shared your report card in class with other students to brag? Quit being a princess.

Ask yourself why the coach would be discussing grades in the first place. It may be to get the dumb kids tutors.

The op is the one who should be minding his own business. It's OK to eavesdrop, I guess, but one condition of ease dropping is that you keep it to yourself.

This group really is daft. I was NOT eavesdropping. I was standing along the course waiting to cheer the team on and the coach was standing about 2 feet from me talking about the athlete and how it's embarrassing to HIM to have an athlete failing courses. He could have said all of that WITHOUT NAMING THE ATHLETE and TELLING THE PARENTS HIS FAILING GRADES AND WHICH CLASS IT IS. He WASN'T trying to get him a tutor, he was bashing an athlete. The parents he was talking to were uncomfortable with the discussion, and I didn't like hearing about this student either.

JFC people. If you're actually parents, I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate the coach bashing your kid to other parents.

cool story bro

I bet a long conversation was had about this at Applebee's later, before the confrontation with the teenage server.

Ultra_bro_real1 wrote:

Professor Guy wrote:

Yes, most likely the conversation that you overheard would be considered a FERPA violation.

OP's wife has a severe FUPA violation

potd

Two questions come to mind: what's your investment in this and, if you're not planning to do anything about it, what's your goal here? If you're genuinely only interested about the privacy question the answer is yes--this is a clear FERPA violation. Even if the student or parents granted permission (a long-shot) it's still a violation speaking publicly like that. If you're a parent, pull the coach aside and remind him that this is inappropriate. If you're a student-athlete, find a responsible adult and ask them to do it. No need to go running to coach's AD to complain. But have someone talk to him about it to remind him he shouldn't be doing this. If you think it's a habit then sure, complain to the AD about unprofessional conduct. But if you have nothing invested it's not your fight, let it go.

Overheard wrote:

I was just wondering if this violated a privacy rule. The kid's parents found out he was talking about their son when the other parents told them and they were pretty pissed. I'm not doing anything about it, but they might.