Player - It feels like we're in the army.
Coach - You are. You're in my army. Every day between three and five. [Some local men try to sit in on the practice.] Listen, guys, practice is closed to outsiders. I don't want any distractions.
Men - Outsiders? Coach Tidd never closed practices.
Coach - That was Coach Tidd. This is something else. [Large farmer enters the gym with his teenage son.] Yeah?
Rollin Butcher - Hi. I'm Rollin Butcher. My son's got something to say to you. [The son had earlier opposed the coach and walked out on practice.]
Son - Sorry, Coach, about walking out. I'd be obliged if I got myself another chance. Won't happen again. You're the boss.
Coach - OK. There's still an hour of practice. Get dressed.
Rollin - My boys get a little mixed up. You get any trouble from Rade or Whit, let me know. [Rollin addresses the local men.] Coach here says he's closing practice to outsiders. You ever...
Coach - I'll handle this.
Rollin - No, I got this. This man's got a job to do. He wants you outta here. You'd better be on your way.
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I'm not saying any of this applies when kids have questions or their own personalities or a little spunk. But if they are bullying little children, if they are breaking laws, if they are all chutzpah, that's when it applies. There have to be consequences.
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