Firstly, the alternative voice doesn't believe there is any importance in revealing its identity. As you said yourself Tom, "If you have something to say as part of that debate then say it" - that's the important thing. Revealing identity to "get credit for the good work" or "so they know who to clout next time they see you" (as has been suggested off the list) has no appeal for the alternative voice.
It's a tricky situation with Nick (nb: there are about 3 'Statto's in UKU), as, like many of UK Ultimate's organisational heros, clearly he has volunteered many, many hours, put in much effort, and sacrificed much in order to get the GBJ team where it is today, for which he clearly deserves recognition and respect. On the other hand, when you are in such a position, just because you are a volunteer doesn't mean you have the goahead to do what you please and be immune to criticism when things go wrong - just as when an organisational volunteer makes a mistake which affects players, we feel justified complaining about the matter on BritDisc, so lessons can be learnt. There are dozens of people who can tell you how important the GBJ Coach role is, how dedicated Statto has been, and this is not the first time the alternative voice has heard him referred to as a "legend". The alternative voice is here to present the alternative side to the story, in this case expressing the opinion that, perhaps due to lack of experience or training (did the GBJ coach actually take the UKUA coaching course, which has a big focus on SOTG?), the coach's behaviour from the sideline this year has been unbefitting of legend status, and has set a bad example to our up and coming talented players. The Alternative Voice ps. it was Nicklas Tehler (green hat) who went off with an injury near the end of the game, and so was on the sideline to call the disc down on Wigsy's amazing layout - perhaps he went back on his word afterwards but it seemed like he was the one to cause play to stop initially. On 08/08/2007, Richard Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I've been out of Ultimate for a while now... Was nice to see the GB teams > last week... Congratulations to all of you!!! > > Just need to make a quick point... > > Nick Sampson is a legend. Coaching the GB Junior team is a very > demanding role! I didn't see what happened against Austria but I do know how > much effort is made by Nick and that he is the perfect man for the job. > Without Nick we have no Junior team... With no Junior team we have no > future. The last thing I want to see looking back on a sport I loved so > much, is people like Nick being spoken upon in such a foul manner! Shame on > you Mr.AlternativeVoice!!! > > Richard Jackson (Ld) > > ps. There's only one Voice! > > > > On 8/8/07, Tom Styles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Dear Alternative Voice, > > > > Whilst I welcome follow players sending out information to the > > Ultimate community particularly of this high standard, it must said > > that it it the lowest form of journalistic cowardice to hide behind > > anonymity while openly criticising one the UKU's most passionate > > volunteers, Nick Sampson GB juniors coach. > > > > You have articulated your point clearly and you are perfectly entitled > > to your opinion, but only if you write your name at the bottom of your > > email. > > > > The incident involving the GB Juniors and the Austrian team is worthy > > of a full and frank debate by the UK ultimate community, it raises key > > questions about conduct, responsibility of players and coaches, and of > > course spirit. These are important issues. If you have something to > > say as part of that debate then say it, but don't hide behind frosted > > glass. > > > > Get some bottle, tell us who you are, and get credit for the good work > > you've done.. > > > > Yours > > Tom Styles (Original Voice) __________________________________________________ BritDisc mailing list [email protected] http://www.fysh.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/britdisc Staying informed - http://www.ukultimate.com/staying-informed
