Foundations of Coaching

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…fans are very close to the athletes a dangerous mob spirit can be created. If spectators get out of hand a coach may have to get on the PA system and tell the fans to settle down, sop throwing objects, or whatever. The book says that a visiting team should be treated like guests when they come to play their team, so overly insulting opposing referees, coaches, players, mascots, fans, and cheerleaders should be avoided.