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Post by bigfan on Apr 19, 2019 13:22:01 GMT -5
well I hope he consulted with an attorney before crafting that response.  These all positive attributes here on Volleytalk |
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Post by volleyball on Apr 19, 2019 19:03:46 GMT -5
As a former player for Chuck, I feel like I have a right to speak on this topic. Chuck is an awesome coach. He is very tough, but that’s because he sets high standards. He is the best coach I’ve ever played for and I respect his coaching. He is hard when needed because he cares. He wants you to be better and help you reach your full potential. Never once did I ever feel threatened, belittled, or whatever else was stated in the report. If anything, I felt like he respected me and wanted the best for me. Yes, he was tough, but that’s because he knew we could do better. Yes, he got frustrated, but what coach doesn’t? No one likes to lose and if you’re okay with losing then you shouldn’t be playing a division 1 sport or a sport at all. He never once threw things at players or almost hit players. He yelled, yes, but he never directly cussed at a player. His cussing wasn’t anything an athlete has never experienced before. It is a normal habit of any coach I’ve ever played for and I would never take offense to it. We deserved for him to call us out so we knew that we weren’t doing our jobs. That’s what a coach does!! He never once got mad if we played hard and lost. He only got mad when we gave up and didn’t give it our all. He didn’t tolerate giving up, which is understandable because not only does that help you in volleyball, that helps build your character, too. The only mistake he made was running the team after a loss, which he did not realize was a violation. He apologized and didn’t do it again. How is a coach supposed to coach if he can’t tell a player what they’re doing wrong without them crying? Which has happened. The allegations were regarding his actions toward the team this season. You stated you're a former player of his, so I'm guessing you weren't in the gym this season? Thus, I'm not sure how this is related to the current allegations. I'm guessing many of Chuck's athletes share your sentiments. There's not really a way to use these statements to 'make up' for any other behavior, though. My neighbor growing up always had dogs, and the dogs were happy and loved. The same neighbor shot one of his own dogs, in city limits, with a shotgun. He only got the leg, and the dog survived after surgery. I never once thought, "now is my time to step in and talk about all the happy dogs he's had before." Yes, I am a former player. A very recent former player who knows and has played with over half of the team. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2019 19:57:43 GMT -5
The allegations were regarding his actions toward the team this season. You stated you're a former player of his, so I'm guessing you weren't in the gym this season? Thus, I'm not sure how this is related to the current allegations. I'm guessing many of Chuck's athletes share your sentiments. There's not really a way to use these statements to 'make up' for any other behavior, though. My neighbor growing up always had dogs, and the dogs were happy and loved. The same neighbor shot one of his own dogs, in city limits, with a shotgun. He only got the leg, and the dog survived after surgery. I never once thought, "now is my time to step in and talk about all the happy dogs he's had before." Yes, I am a former player. A very recent former player who knows and has played with over half of the team. ! Thank You for sharing your 'voice' (and not letting others' "voices" put words in your mouth)! Many here have Never played nor coached. I've done both. Those non-participants have no clue what a locker room is like; or team-coach dynamics; or the pressures from alumni, administration and/or parents. Keep on playing! |
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Post by eazy on Apr 19, 2019 21:05:41 GMT -5
Yes, I am a former player. A very recent former player who knows and has played with over half of the team. ! Thank You for sharing your 'voice' (and not letting others' "voices" put words in your mouth)! Many here have Never played nor coached. I've done both. Those non-participants have no clue what a locker room is like; or team-coach dynamics; or the pressures from alumni, administration and/or parents. Keep on playing! I'm sorry, you just stated that many here have never played or coached any sport ever? I suppose since this is all anonymous I don't honestly know the answer either, but it seems a bit far fetched to think that many people have never been inside a locker room.. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2019 11:44:54 GMT -5
Yes, I am a former player. A very recent former player who knows and has played with over half of the team. ! Thank You for sharing your 'voice' (and not letting others' "voices" put words in your mouth)! Many here have Never played nor coached. I've done both. Those non-participants have no clue what a locker room is like; or team-coach dynamics; or the pressures from alumni, administration and/or parents. Keep on playing! Where are you getting these stats? |
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 20, 2019 12:23:42 GMT -5
azvb, you couldn't find a larger image?
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Post by Brutus Buckeye on Apr 20, 2019 12:57:03 GMT -5
This is pretty tame compared to what the Wolverine coach gets away with.  |
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 20, 2019 13:17:53 GMT -5
This is pretty tame compared to what the Wolverine coach gets away with. I can't see the emoji. |
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Post by shawty on Apr 20, 2019 14:16:23 GMT -5
azvb, you couldn't find a larger image? Image size is a thing for you isn't it? 😏 |
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 20, 2019 14:37:13 GMT -5
azvb, you couldn't find a larger image? Image size is a thing for you isn't it? 😏 I can't see your emoji. |
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Post by vbofficial on Apr 25, 2019 19:56:44 GMT -5
Why was he suspended if he didn't do anything? Why did he agree to sign "last chance" agreement if he didn't do anything?
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Post by vbofficial on Apr 26, 2019 12:04:34 GMT -5
Only 6 players on the Spring roster? Why are players transferring?
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Post by vipvolleyscore on Apr 27, 2019 22:22:55 GMT -5
Very extensive read. I don't know Chuck or any of the girls involved. I won't go into who's right and who's wrong because we simply won't know over an article, a report with many people adding input, and lots of redactions. Let me also add that I'm not taking up for Chuck or any of the SA's in this situation.
What I can say is that the culture of volleyball/sports is changing with this new generation. I've seen numerous coaches this year put on administrative leave/fired for doing these actions and more/less. To all the coaches out there I ask that you learn from Chuck along with the many coaches that have been or are committed such actions. Be mindful and understand that the old school coaching techniques won't always work with the new generation. The sport world is changing and there are a lot of politically driven administrators, parents, players, school officials and not to forget coaches.
Chuck is a lucky guy to still have his job as many coaches weren't as lucky to get a second chance. I hope this opportunity allows his players and staff to work through this be a success story that we could talk POSITIVELY about on VT.
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Post by ironhammer on Apr 27, 2019 22:30:43 GMT -5
What I can say is that the culture of volleyball/sports is changing with this new generation. I've seen numerous coaches this year put on administrative leave/fired for doing these actions and more/less. To all the coaches out there I ask that you learn from Chuck along with the many coaches that have been or are committed such actions. Be mindful and understand that the old school coaching techniques won't always work with the new generation. The sport world is changing and there are a lot of politically driven administrators, parents, players, school officials and not to forget coaches. I agree, I see more and more such cases. The key question is whether this kind of culture change is for the benefit of the sport or not? I have no tolerance for abusive conduct, but neither do I have patience for political manipulation by players. If coaches are prevented from correcting poor conduct of his or her players for fear of getting sabotaged on trump-up charges by vengeful players, then players would have learnt nothing. And the team, as well as the sport as a whole, suffers for it. |
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Post by vbofficial on May 1, 2019 21:07:52 GMT -5
People say, “I don’t see anything wrong with challenging players”, ok alright, not a problem. Challenge them in effective and developmental environments that they LEARN from and KNOW the steps how to grow/develop. If you hurt 1 person emotionally or psychologically it’s 1 too many. Players are learning there are so MANY effective and positive ways to coach/instruct/teach that they DO NOT have to put up in the toxic and unhealthy environment that the MTSU coach put them in. He was guilty from self admission. The athletic department had a “LAST CHANCE AGREEMENT”, he signed....didn’t fight it. Seems there is more to this story.
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