Cal Berkeley Coach (women) abusive

Soccerfan2 said:
Also, you did take a position, and as usual, you’re all over the place.
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I have consistently maintained that I do not yet have enough information to make a decision. In fact, up thread when @happy9 accused me of defending Neil, I responded that “I am not defending, I am investigating.” Why do you have a problem with me taking the position that I need more facts and investigating?
 
MacDre said:
I have failed to communicate so I’ll try again using your example of Ertz. I think it is relatively clear by time a kid is 15 if they have the ability to play at the highest levels. Maybe Ertz’ was burned out or hanging in the dorms at Stanford securing the ring on her finger and the surname Ertz. Once she whipped it on Mr. Ertz and had his nose wide opened she again focused on soccer. I don’t know that I’d call that development though.
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Julie Ertz went to Santa Clara not Stanford.
 
dk_b said:
Huh? It’s not easy for many people to voice opinions that may be controversial when the attribution is clear. It happens in the workplace, in many marriages, in schools. You disagree with that?
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I'm supportive. #metoo and the stupid cancel culture makes speaking out far more confrontational than it used to be and actually does far more harm than the dialog. It's bs.
 
MrCruett said:
I'm supportive. #metoo and the stupid cancel culture makes speaking out far more confrontational than it used to be and actually does far more harm than the dialog. It's bs.
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#MeToo has done a great deal to deter sexually harassing behavior everywhere, even if there are unfortunate byproducts, including people swallowing whole false or misleading claims on occasion.

Also, there is no such thing as “cancel culture”. That’s just the snowflake term people use when they don’t like the First Amendment being used against them, or to be held accountable for their abhorrent actions.
 
EOTL said:
#MeToo has done a great deal to deter sexually harassing behavior everywhere, even if there are unfortunate byproducts, including people swallowing whole false or misleading claims on occasion.

Also, there is no such thing as “cancel culture”. That’s just the snowflake term people use when they don’t like the First Amendment being used against them, or to be held accountable for their abhorrent actions.
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In it's original form it was a very effective way to unite. But it now means nothing bc it's been trivialize and weaponized.

For instance if I said, "Hey @EOTL, I wish you would eat shit."

@EOTL would say..."#metoo".
 
MrCruett said:
I'm supportive. #metoo and the stupid cancel culture makes speaking out far more confrontational than it used to be and actually does far more harm than the dialog. It's bs.
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It was not easier to speak out in the past - it has always been difficult and maybe it seems confrontational because, despite still being difficult, more people do speak out these days and when they speak out, a two-sided confrontation often ensues (as opposed to the unilateral bullying or abuse that was all too common for generations)
 
dk_b said:
Turn that around, Mac. Why have they not come in to publicly support him? Not one former player has gone on record to support while at least 1 pro (anonymous) and 1 all-American (w/her name) have signed on as two of the more than 2 dozen athletes who have come forward. This may all be much ado about nothing or a series of misunderstandings or just disgruntled players - we just don’t know. I, for one, don’t consider silence by anyone to carry any meaning. Whether supportive of coach or players, speaking out publicly can be difficult.
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In todays culture of how dare a woman not support another woman in this type of situation is why...not as easy as you think
 
soccer4us said:
In todays culture of how dare a woman not support another woman in this type of situation is why...not as easy as you think
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did I say it was easy? I said that whichever way one would speak out on this topic would not be easy. Taking a public position on a controversial topic is hard for many - maybe most - people who can’t hide behind the cloak of internet anonymity. It’s never been easy and given human nature, it never will be.
 
dk_b said:
did I say it was easy? I said that whichever way one would speak out on this topic would not be easy. Taking a public position on a controversial topic is hard for many - maybe most - people who can’t hide behind the cloak of internet anonymity. It’s never been easy and given human nature, it never will be.
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Either way, it's hard DK. Should I say something and speak up? If I do, they will attack me and make up stuff and say I'm crazy and on meds. If you say nothing, you live with what you know all by yourself. If you speak up, will you still have friends or will they all bail on you?
 
crush said:
Either way, it's hard DK. Should I say something and speak up? If I do, they will attack me and make up stuff and say I'm crazy and on meds. If you say nothing, you live with what you know all by yourself. If you speak up, will you still have friends or will they all bail on you?
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I have asked every starting striker at Cal for the past 7 years about Neil ( all of African descent) and the environment at Cal. If the allegations are true, they all looked me in the face and told a bald faced lie. I need to hear from Alex Morgan and those strikers because if they are not part of the solution they are part of the problem. If the environment is that bad, why is it okay for grown ass women to intentionally mislead little kids and their parents a Cal camps; I think there should be consequences and repercussions for this type of behavior. To me this shows a lack of character and a person that’s willing to do or say anything to get theirs-selfish.

I would also be interested in hearing from a young lady that graduated last year, started, and has a weight problem. Again, if these allegations are true, she blew the most smoke up my ass. My wife was curious as to how this player was successful at Cal due to her physical appearance. I inquired about her experience with Neil and she told me that all is great at Cal and that she was not entering the draft but was going to try playing in Europe after graduation.
 
MacDre said:
I have asked every starting striker at Cal for the past 7 years about Neil ( all of African descent) and the environment at Cal. If the allegations are true, they all looked me in the face and told a bald faced lie. I need to hear from Alex Morgan and those strikers because if they are not part of the solution they are part of the problem. If the environment is that bad, why is it okay for grown ass women to intentionally mislead little kids and their parents a Cal camps; I think there should be consequences and repercussions for this type of behavior. To me this shows a lack of character and a person that’s willing to do or say anything to get theirs-selfish.

I would also be interested in hearing from a young lady that graduated last year, started, and has a weight problem. Again, if these allegations are true, she blew the most smoke up my ass. My wife was curious as to how this player was successful at Cal due to her physical appearance. I inquired about her experience with Neil and she told me that all is great at Cal and that she was not entering the draft but was going to try playing in Europe after graduation.
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I think someone posted this earlier. It has Alex Morgans comments about Neil.

McGuire's About-Face Casts Questions Over Oregon Trip - The Daily Californian

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MSK357 said:
I think someone posted this earlier. It has Alex Morgans comments about Neil.

McGuire's About-Face Casts Questions Over Oregon Trip - The Daily Californian

archive.dailycal.org archive.dailycal.org
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You might want to use something more recent than a comment right after the incident in which she was justifiably angry.

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How Alex Morgan's College Soccer Coach Helped Her Train to Be a Superstar

Alex Morgan, star forward for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, believes many players fall into the trap of practicing in unrealistic situations.
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EOTL said:
You might want to use something more recent than a comment right after the incident in which she was justifiably angry.

www.stack.com

How Alex Morgan's College Soccer Coach Helped Her Train to Be a Superstar

Alex Morgan, star forward for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, believes many players fall into the trap of practicing in unrealistic situations.
www.stack.com www.stack.com
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This article is compelling and consistent with my interactions with Neil and Austin. Both have worked with my kid on her finishing and confidence.

When my kid was 10 she attended a Cal camp. Neil put my kid with in the little kid group in the morning but I think he saw something in her.

After the lunch break as my kid was walking on the field, Austin was setting up and blasting this Drake song:

My nerdy introverted 10 year old with coke bottle glasses walks by Austin and just started busting moves. I’m thinking WTF, she’s never displayed this type of confidence before. Neil and Austin huddled for about 3 minutes and then looked at my 10 year old and said what are you doing over there with the little kids, get over there with the big girls. I was scared and didn’t think she was ready. My kid went over to the big girl group and dominated. Kinda strange because she performed much better with bigger girls than she did with the little girls. I guess, I was holding my baby girl back and Neil and Austin help me realize this.

Usually during camps, they’ll use my kid to demonstrate proper technique and confidence on the ball. My kids confidence has markedly improved because of her interactions with Neil and Austin and I am thankful.

 
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