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Originally posted by pony_trekker
... behaves OK at games, though he tends to be "chippy" at practice. Hard slides, hard tags, etc., often directed at kids it shouldn't be directed at....
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I have no idea what this means, but if he isn't behaving well or in a sportsmanlike manner, then by all means, do what you have to do. I assume he has been warned of the consequences? If he hasn't been warned exactly what will happen, then I would do that first before suspending him and be sure he understands that the suspension is not for whatever the last thing he did was - it's for the pattern of behavior.
OTOH, if he is having a hard time venting stress or frustration or whatever, maybe you can help him learn a new coping mechanism - such as yelling at his secretary, abusing associates, or heavy drinking?
Are you going to be punishing the whole team by keeping him out (you say hes a good player). And what if the suspension doesn't work - are you prepared to cut him from the rest of the season? That could get tricky. Don't they fine the real players when they act out - maybe you could fine him each time - I assume he has an allowance?
-T(my kid is 7mos old - what do I know?)L
