I have searched but can't find anything about the U.S pole vaulting coach who seems like a real butt----?

Question

For reeming a silver medalist for doing an awesome job. She came in second to the best after only being in the sport for 4 years. I know I am just saying what the commentators said, but that is all I know of the sport. Is it realistic. He seemed to be disappointed in her. And she seemed to be upset. She should be estatic with the silver. That is a wonderful accomplishment for someone training for such a short time. I kind of think she didn't get it, because of her obnoxious coach. What are your thought?

Answer 1

Even making into the final is good. At least it shows you are among the top of the world.

Answer 2

typical yank

Answer 3

I saw it yesterday and was just left thinking "wtf?" I couldn't believe he was being such an asshat to her on TV like that, his sarcastic comments about how "silver isn't bad for someone who's been playing for 4 years" or something to that extent was totally uncalled for! If he was my coach I would have flicked him off and told him he was fired in front of the whole world, does he really not get how great it is to get a silver medal in the olympic games, especially when facing off against an experienced record holder!? I agree with you, I can't believe more people haven't been talking about what a jerk he was, totally ruined a moment that should have been one of the proudest moments in her life. I hate when people get so competitive and have the whole "if it isn't gold it isn't worth it" mindset, I think any olympic medal, be it gold or bronze is an extraordinary accomplishment. It's people like him who ruin the games.