Player ejections on the rise for high school soccer, football matches in Oregon

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Player ejections on the rise for high school soccer, football matches in Oregon

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Published on May 20, 2024, 12:51:26 PM
Total time: 00:15:56

Episode Description

 There has been a significant increase in player ejections for boys soccer and football games this year, according to the Oregon School Activities Association. An ejection is when a coach calls out a player for having unsportsmanlike behavior that can range from threats to physical violence. This year, Oregon’s boys soccer teams have accumulated 198 ejections -- a nearly 45% increase from last year. Peter Weber is the executive director of the Oregon School Activities Association. Michael Nolan is the athletic director of Ida B. Wells High School. They both join us now to discuss what's driving these increases and what's being done to address them.

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