Coach rapped over "commando" camp
A leading Australian swimming coach has been
forced to apologize to his national federation after running a "commando" style
training camp involving mock "executions."
A leading Australian swimming coach has been forced to apologize to his national federation after running a "commando" style training camp involving mock "executions."
Rohan Taylor's elite Carey Aquatic squad took part in the military-style boot camp as they prepared for next year's Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
But Swim Australia chief executive Glenn Tasker told CNN that the use of such practices was "inappropriate" and he had ordered Taylor to call a halt.
The controversy came to light after pictures were published in Australia's Herald Sun newspaper showing youngsters in military uniforms forced to kneel before pretending to be shot with an imitation pistol.
I don’t know enough about Taylor to comment. Certainly, he has a terrific record as a coach. I hope it’s -- in spite of -- his apparent perception of what’s useful in the real world.
Posted: Wed - December 14, 2005 at 06:07 AM