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Because the "opt out" would include a "workout". Choices were 1. "Do the challenge" or 2. "Do a workout". The obvious inference is that to avoid the "workout" you have to "do the challenge". That is "applying pressure". Afterwards, many kids sought medical treatment. *** For reference: 6th graders are not routinely capable of rendering adult judgement as to what is in their best interest. The point that the "challenge was optional" is utterly irrelevant. The kids were under the care and influence of an adult caregiver.

Exactly.

So, they were pressured to do the challenge. That will make it worse.

1. Were the victims children? 2. Were they under the supervision of the coach? 3. Were they injured? 4. Was the activity introduced by the coach?

Texas 22.041

We will soon find out. What will make the situation criminal is the statute and the DAs reconciliation of the facts with the statute. We do know for certain that the coach came up with the drill and then instructed the kids and the kids went to the ER. Whether that fits the statute remains to be determined. I am nearly 100% certain that the parents will be scoring a considerable law suit.

Got it, so this is a unique situation. Doesn’t look good for the coach. Pretty low hanging fruit for lawsuits as well.

You saw incidents from a single 6th grade workout where several kids went to the ER? That is common?

Also, there are not many incidents where a single drill sends many 6th graders to the medical facility.

I have not said he is a criminal. It appears he has an issue based upon the statute. There is nothing in the statute about “years of experience” or “where your mentor is”. We will soon know what the DA thinks.

In reading the statute the coach appears to have some exposure. There is a clause regarding athletic activities that can release liability but it appears the coach mishandled that part as well, particularly since he initiated the drill. I think I read somewhere that another coach advised to not do the activity.

“Negligence” and “omission” are also qualifiers. The big factor is that the coach instructed kids. Whether or not the 6th graders had an option to participate in the drill is irrelevant. The coach is in the position of authority and the kids are 6th graders. As a result of the drill that the Coach led there were multiple kids injured and had to seek medical treatment.

Who instructed the kids to do the activity? That will be key to the charges. Placing the child in a place of danger knowingly, through negligence or omission would qualify. I don’t have direct details and don’t want to try the case here. Will have to let the officials determine the facts.

“Child Endangerment” would be one potential charge.

Never want to be in the news. Especially with injuries to young kids. Going to be difficult to recover professionally (at least in education).

I was aware of that situation. Shocking that it could get to that.

What does "getting lost another coach" mean?

That is a good sign. Who did they get?

Carthage

That will be a good thing for the new coach.

Working his way up. Coldspring has some challenges, but it would not typically be considered a "dumpster". If he can weather the district financial situation he will be in good place. He has got some recognition because of the job he did at Colmesneil. He also was hired at PC which is not a "dumpster" but withdrew due to the embedded cancers. He was fortunate to recognize it before he got settled.

My apologies. Feel free to delete the posts. I struggle with knowing when to comment or not comment.

It will definitely mean something when “the whistle blows”. He will be scoring many TDs.

No doubt. Not many 8th graders picking up those type of offers. Especially since he has never played a down in high school. I suspect the Tech coaches see what I see and wanted to get out in front. He will be a 5 star recruit by his Jr year.

FYI, 8th grader Kaden Bryant just picked up his first P4 offer from Texas Tech. Not sure why or what the coaches at Texas Tech think they know.