When is it appropriate to publicly berate an underling on your staff? I think never. I know it happens frequently and regularly in the world of sports, professional, amateur and collegiate.
An incident happened on November 10, 2012 during the Kansas vs. Texas Tech game in Lubbock, Texas. Coach Tommy Tuberville did something that could be perceived as slapping a coaching assistant
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/10/tuberville-takes-a-slap-at-one-of-his-assistants/.
Coach Tuberville initially said he was trying to get the assistant off the field, but later apologized
http://redraiders.com/filed-online/2012-11-12/tuberville-apologizes-sideline-incident-staff-member#.UKFRGuT7L0c.
It really does not matter. No one should be treated that way in public, unless they are so out of control they are putting theirself at physical risk of harm, and the slap is an attempt to bring them into reality. But when does that ever happen?
What is the role of the coach? You might have your own opinion. I have mine. A coach has many roles: educator, motivator, role model, and lastly, disciplinarian. I think the emphasis on the role of the coach varies, but in academic sports, including collegiate athletics, role model is the most important function of a coach. The young people in the charge of these coaches are so susceptible to the influences of their coaches, that an ethical, reverent, compassionate role model is a must.
I know that in my employment position, if my supervisor slapped me, harassed me physically or verbally, I could file a complaint. I also know that in private business corporations, there are less protections for people,although those same protections are supposed to be present.
It will be interesting to see how the authorities of Texas Tech react to this inexcusable display of disrespect.
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