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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 24, 2019 17:08:59 GMT -5
This should get interesting ---- is it a single person upset, or do his issues run deeper-
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Post by soccerfan30 on Feb 24, 2019 17:54:57 GMT -5
Apparently this coach has run afoul with youth players and families in the past, this isn't an isolated incident.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 24, 2019 18:35:34 GMT -5
Apparently this coach has run afoul with youth players and families in the past, this isn't an isolated incident. This should be really interesting to follow! |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Feb 24, 2019 19:18:31 GMT -5
There is an issue in youth sports (and the world in general) where people with a history of verbal abuse get away with it for a long time. I am glad that people can report it easier than in the past. I just hope these accusations are investigated thoroughly. We should assume innocent until proven guilty, but if there is a general knowledge of this by coaches in our community then it is probably true.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 25, 2019 17:17:15 GMT -5
Washington Spirit defends new coach against allegations of verbal abuse www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/25/washington-spirit-defends-new-coach-against-allegations-verbal-abuse/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c028772d8480Quotes from the article: "The Spirit said “we have spent significant time with FC Virginia and members of their management team who were involved when this family raised its concerns last year. FC Virginia and Coach Burke have been transparent in providing information and answering our questions. “What we have learned from FC Virginia and from Coach Burke is that at time of the issue, FC Virginia investigated the matter and determined no action was necessary.” The Spirit said FC Virginia polled the rest of the team’s parents “in an anonymous format that allowed for honesty without retribution and found that the other parents were universally happy with and supportive of Coach Burke.” " |
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Post by footyfan on Aug 11, 2021 12:43:36 GMT -5
I expect someone will have to bump this post again after he emerges on the friendly confines of the youth soccer sidelines.
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Post by oraclesfriend on Aug 11, 2021 14:01:38 GMT -5
I think that an article about this on ESPN saying abuse of players on a pro team will hopefully get some attention and he won't be hired again. Hate to say it but if you are "investigated" by a youth club and a pro team...where there is smoke there is fire.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Aug 11, 2021 16:29:01 GMT -5
I expect someone will have to bump this post again after he emerges on the friendly confines of the youth soccer sidelines. Where has he landed?? |
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