write:Once the name of the coach was mentioned however you cringed; coach Gagner has the most successful team in the league—a team that will be traveling to the state championship to

Ms. Vinnie Gagner
has been unusually hard on her team. She demands the players strive only to excel and they strictly follow her rules and commands
all the while emphasizing winning as the only important objective of the team. It also has come to your attention coach Gagner has embarrassed several players by yelling at and belittling them in public when they committed mistakes on the field. Furthermore
several players were purposely benched due to low skill levels
even though they pay the same entry fee as every other player in the league. Once the name of the coach was mentioned
however
you cringed; coach Gagner has the most successful team in the league—a team that will be traveling to the state championship tournament in a few weeks. Her team is also sponsored by one of the largest monetary contributors to the league. This company likes her
likes her winning record (which is good publicity)
and is quick to support her coaching methodology if she is ever accused of being overbearing. Winning takes sacrifice
said the company spokesperson
and the sooner these kids learn that the sooner they will be successful in their own lives. You have interviewed several members of the team in question to get their perspectives of the coach. Though all the players admit coach Gagner is tough
and a few of the players do resent her harsh treatment
but most enjoy being on the best team in the league and accept being benched occasionally as a necessary part of the game and the team’s overall success. We’re team players
one of the players said
and if staying on the bench is what it takes for the team to win
then we should have to do it
shouldn’t we? Another player stated it was better to sit on the bench on a winning team than to be on the field on a losing team. Winners get things
losing teams don’t
said the youth. For example
losers won’t stay overnight at a motel during the state championship tournament. Finally
in a brief conversation you had with coach Gagner at the end of her last game
she commented she does what she does for the sake of the community. Seeing your puzzled look
she went on to explain that losers are avoided
whereas winners bring people together. Winning teams
coach Gagner argued
pack stadiums full of people ready to share in the glory of victory and to enliven their otherwise mundane lives. In a few minutes
the league committee will assemble in your office
and this coach is on the agenda.