Most players, coaches and referees concur that the practice is no more prevalent in the inner city than it is in the suburbs or rural area. Nor is it markedly more widespread than it was 20 years ago. I think most coaches have a strict policy about how kids are to conduct themselves on the field,'' Bexley coach Steve Podlasiak said. We don't condone it at all, not even in practice. Getting the idea that you're above others, whether you're talking sports or life as a whole, is completely inappropriate.
Some coaches maintain that trash-talking already is out of control.
Others insist it's merely a manageable part of the game. Big Walnut coach Scott Wetzel said. I always tell the official before every game that if one of my kids gets out of hand, I want a number so I can get him off the field. I really believe that good officials will control that. Longtime official Malt Brown confirmed that players are given a long leash provided they don't abuse the privilege.