Smooth34 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I don't think jeans should be worn but i don't think you have to wear a suit and tie either. but then again, who am i to judge? I will say this, you would never ever see a football or basketball coach wear jeans to coach in. If we are going by football coaches, can wrestling coaches wear shorts? Is that okay? It sure gets hot in the gym sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogleg Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If we are going by football coaches, can wrestling coaches wear shorts? Is that okay? It sure gets hot in the gym sometimes. Only if they are cut off dress pants. Just don't cut them too short and let the pockets hang out below the end of the legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Only if they are cut off dress pants. Just don't cut them too short and let the pockets hang out below the end of the legs. lol.....now that's funny.....just get a visual on that one.....with black dress socks and shoes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Do Cords count as jeans or are they dress pants Also, what about wearing designer jeans with a shirt, tie, and jacket? We need specific rules so everyone knows what is classy and what is not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapTilt Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 totally classless they should of had there coaching passes revoked and bared from any tournament for 3 years....i'm more concerned about watching a young man fighting from his back in his match and watching BOTH COACHES sit back in there seats, hands on top of there heads..not even yelling. there wrestler was in the lead prior to being put on his back...however they did have nice slacks on, so they should get some mercy... If you are referring to the incident I think you are.....are you saying that the coaches could do anything by yelling? The wrestler in question surely knows what to do to get off of his back doesn't he? I guess if you are making a point here, I would be interested in knowing what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogleg Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Do Cords count as jeans or are they dress pants Any pants that make that much noise when you walk should be outlawed in any sporting event. How about those crazy golf pants that Payne Stewart used to wear? http://heritage-classic-golf.com/images/golf-fashion-stewart.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feez Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 For those that think that people do not pay attention to what the coaches are wearing Enough said here: You really do dress for sucess. http://www.indystar.com/article/20110215/SPORTS02/102150321/For-some-prep-coaches-lot-goes-into-their-wardrobe?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|IndyStar.com|p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth34 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you are referring to the incident I think you are.....are you saying that the coaches could do anything by yelling? The wrestler in question surely knows what to do to get off of his back doesn't he? I guess if you are making a point here, I would be interested in knowing what it is. Agreed. In Tony Dungy's book "The Mentor Leader", there is a great section about a lesson he learned from a legendary basketball coach about how coaching is done during practice. Once it's game time, there's really not a whole lot more you can do by yelling instructions. They've either learned it or they haven't...much like students taking a test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigginhurts Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 on second thought...i would love to see some old school zubaz pants this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towelboy08 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 hahaha to comment on the shorts. If it's ok i would LOVE to wear my casual pair of Jorts...Jean shorts for those unfamiliar with the terminology. Possibly mid thigh light fringe on the bottom of it..i will do this if you guys promise not to start a post about it! See you in Indy...i will be in the shorts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Their is a difference between being appropriately dressed, under dressed, or even over dressed for the occasion. To me the goal is to look presentable and dress respectfully because the occasion warrants it. In some ways it would be nice if some of the fans who are worried about appearance also dressed respectfully since some strongly believe the occasion warrants it. However, in the end the focus and attention of the crowd should not be drawn away from the athletes because of how under dressed you are or how over dressed you are trying to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-train Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Remember on "Vision Quest" the coach wore a singlet with a shirt under it at practice........pretty cool 8) 8) a polo shirt at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb25 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 on second thought...i would love to see some old school zubaz pants this weekend. While I agree this statement is humorous, as a professional educator and coach, don't you think this is a little ridiculous? As Mitch and Tony try to tear us down and give us less pay and no due process, people on this forum think it's OK to dress unprofessionally? I have a masters degree +30. I take my job as an educator and coach seriously and I would hope tax payers appreciate that. It's the least t I can do to dress appropiately for the kids and community I represent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-train Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 does anyone remember when ditka stopped wearing sweatshirts and started wearing armani suits one season? that was silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gold Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 What is more comfortable....? Sweats or suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb25 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 What is more comfortable....? Sweats or suit? So you are OK when I start teaching your child in sweats? If so, good luck with your new charter school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gold Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wrestlers not Cheerleaders!!! Please!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcatcountry97 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 It?s the same argument we have been making for years; I made it on the old board. If you want to be treated respectfully you dress that way. The way you present yourself ?SAYS? (non-verbally) how you feel about the situation you are in. If you are on a job interview you wear a tie, not jeans . If my mother passes away and you attend the funeral you wear a jacket or tie, not jeans. If my son has dedicated his life to a sport and foregone all the parties and alternative options to represent his family, school, and sport and you show up in a Bass Pro Shop cap and jeans, I feel disrespected as an educator, spectator, and a total slap in the face as a parent. Your poor dress shows you do not care. Bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julio Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Sometimes I read some topics that just start to drag on and on and on and on. This is 1 of them. I have been around this sport for over 30 years and have been coaching for over 20 years, and if you think this is what makes our sport look bad then you guys are crazy. The biggest concern I have is not what I wear to coach, but trying to convice parents and kids that wrestlers no longer starve themselves to make weight. Trying to keep my program alive and keeping kids intrested in the sport and hoping that it grows is no going to be based on how I am dressed in the coaches chair. Yes there is a time and place to dress up, I have seen several people show up to funerals in jeans and did not think less of them for paying their respects. The coaches at Bellmont have had great success and much respect from the wrestling community and they coach in polo shirts and jeans, or should we turn the state tournament into a fashion show like they do in the Illinois state tournament? This is 1 discussion that is going to come down to what you think is apporiate to wear as a coach and sorry to say, but each person has their own opinion on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger.dad Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 a polo shirt at that! that was amazingly ridiculous looking as i watch that movie today.....my young sons (14 and 16) about fell off the couch when they saw that.....but back when it was made, that musta been cool?....seriously?.....lol......my how times have changed.....i saw an older coach (probably mid 60's) last weekend that had nice dark jeans, penny loafers, a button up long sleeve shirt with an argile vest over it....i thought he looked very professional but most of all he conducted himself very professional....he seemed to get alot of respect from alot of people so in that case i don't think the jeans had any bearing on our sport looking bad...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspray1 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Football coaches don't show up at state in suits and ties neither do soccer coaches or tennis coaches or for that matter track coaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Team1Goal Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Being that this is such a big event. And being the athletes deserve the respect. Maybe dressing halfway nice for the occasion is warranted. However it seems like if some of the fans are so concerned about it then they would also be dressing in a was that showed respect for importance of the event too. Just saying if for some people it seems to be all about the occasion then they should have no issue having similar expectations too. How about we just agree to dress better than a bumb and let the focus be on those that are wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskin Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have a different perspective on this than most. I have been the head coach of three different sports (Cross Country, Boys Track, and Wrestling) and I will say Wrestling is the only sport I have worn a tie or suit to coach in. Now for me my rational is Cross Country and Track with both outdoor sports and I would wear a pair of slacks or jeans with a school polo. Since wrestling is a indoor sport I just always wear a shirt and tie. Even when I coached at Track State and last year when I took my cross country team to Semi-State I wore pants and polo. Just my input since I have coached multiple sports at the high school level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbower Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well said Julio, I hope that I'm judged by the way my team performs and by what I wear.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munges Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I say the Coaches association forms a committee. All coaches must e-maila picture of what they are planning on wearing for coaching and get it approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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