Negligence in Coaching

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This paper discusses the tort of negligence as part of the American legal system, focusing in particular on negligence in coaching. The author gives three example court cases where coaches were put on the stand, accused of negligent supervision, and negligent instruction and then highlights the law governing this area of negligence with these examples. The paper also analyzes when facts of a case demonstrate improper supervision. Since analyzing cases of coaching negligence is a grey area, the paper cautions that parents and students are obliged to understand the possible consequences of participation in sports.

From the Paper:

"Liability for civil wrongs, such as the tort of negligence, is a prevalent and crucial part of the American legal system. Negligence is defined as behavior by a person divergent from what an ordinarily prudent and reasonable person would have done in the same situation. Private parties must have recourse for redressing civil infractions against their persons and property; otherwise parties would be tempted to take matters into their own hands. Conversely, there must be a firm burden of proof for establishing a negligence case, or defendants could be harassed with baseless lawsuits to no end."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cotten, D., & Wolohan, J. (2003). Law for recreation and sports managers: Fourth edition. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Neish, M. (1996). Tort liability in high school sport. Retrieved April 30, 2008, from Bnet Business Network Web site: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FIH/is_/ai_n18606910
• Wyrwich, T. (2008). Jury rules district wasn't negligent in North Mason High School pitcher's lawsuit. Retrieved May 1, 2008, from Seattle TimesWeb site: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/highschoolsports/2004293408_websuit19.html

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