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It's never too soon. Especially considering the events that have transpired this season.I've come across a few gyms trending to not allow their athletes to use social media till worlds.
What's everyone's thoughts on this?!
^^^^^ Drops mic and walks off stage #boomIf you have a social media policy and enforce it then you wouldn't need this rule. Social media is a lifestyle - I don't see how this can possibly be effective/enforced and any social media banning is likely either non-productive or counter-productive. Susie Superstar will find a way around it and when there are no repercussions for her violating the rules you will only succeed in pissing the rest of the team off.
I agree that the key is to hold athletes accountable for what they say on social media. The real question is how ? I don't believe the coaches can moniter the athletes adequately as we approach Worlds. To get a handle on things we would need a social media police force the size of Homeland Security, only smarter. Then there is the question of sanctions. No matter the violation, Coaches are not going to want to sanction an athlete. That would be cheer suicide for them.It would be more beneficial to keep the athletes accountable when their emotions get the best of them and they think it's a great idea to subtweet/start fights. Instead of banning them from social media, just make it clear that there will be consequences if they choose to act out.
With California All Stars I believe that the Blackout was self imposed by the athletes. Encouraged by the program but the athletes chose to do it. There are even non Worlds athletes on a variety of teams at Calli that are participating in the Blackout.It would be more beneficial to keep the athletes accountable when their emotions get the best of them and they think it's a great idea to subtweet/start fights. Instead of banning them from social media, just make it clear that there will be consequences if they choose to act out.
As for accountability, how do you envision that taking place ? I can't imagine the coach of a Worlds team being very willing to kick an athlete off the team with so much at stake. Especially so close to Worlds. What do you think ?