Coaching In the New Millenium wrote:
Here we are, in the year 2009, and apparently there are still plenty of Puritans alive and well in the collegiate cross country and track scene. Well, at least on the surface they act like it. The reality is that some of the conversations that go on during easy day/recovery runs would not make most mothers proud of their little boys. I think some mommy's would be shocked to hear what some of these young men would do to score some poon. Yes, you know what I'm talking about. The runs where the previous weekends or future conquests' are discussed in detail ad nauseum. We all know that most of these horny little frustrated runner boys absolutely live to get their plow on. And that is ok, but some of you act like sex and everything related to it doesn't exist. Note: It(sex) is a basic human drive. As a former college coach, I have heard stuff while driving a team van on a road trip that would make your head spin. Here's the kicker, I was driving the women's team van!!! They were not discreet, almost bragging to a point. So when I hear the "oh my virgin ears" position from athletes, I always take it with a grain of salt. Most of these athletes have been around the block a time or two, and they definitely know what's up.
Agreed. And if you "share" your own views in this context, is that horrible?
I have said things I would not want to see in print, since it would seem pervy then, but college students (and yes, adults) do discuss sex.
That is far different from making sexual advances.
And why is the coach having athletes sleep in his room? That is by far the most inexcusable thing I've read about this situation so far.