But that doesn't mean that other parts of our society should ignore the issue of morality in sports. We are talking about a huge, comprehensive set of problems involving families, youth leagues, schools and society, and it is at these levels where these problems must be addressed.
Through government regulations? Probably not.
Through public pressure (on how youth leagues are operated or varsity athletic policies are established and implemented)? You bet.
And definitely through better education:
Maybe they do it now, but I don't remember ever—from kindergarten forward— ever being taught a course in "Lifesmanship" (i.e. "the way it is really is out there in the world and how to deal with life's problems and get what you want without hurting yourself or others").
And forgive me for being unduly idealistic but—under the right set of political circumstances, it would be refreshing (even cool) for our next "First Family" to use the bully pulpit to challenge our families to better understand the dynamics of how sports can positively or negatively influence their kids, straighten out their priorities, do the right thing, and raise their kids right.
Bottom Line
Let's keep our collective eyes on the ball as a society starting with the very beginning, and things will sort themselves out by the time our young athletes grow to become pros.
Ciao.
Jeff Gollin
Cardinal Guy
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