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Originally Posted by Frank.S
I got asked this by a coach/trainer who is a friend of mine and told him I would post it on here. Hopefully he signs up here if some discussion occours.
He coaches (well, assistant coach) a fairly decent rugby team. Obviously in a sport like rugby, drugs are involved at most levels. He estimated that between 60-80% of the team is at least popping a few dbols before training. Its not illegal to possess steroids here in Canada.
The coach is a long time user himself and wants to actually help educate the team in terms of proper/more responsible use. But is worried that if he does bring it up - and any of more clueless parents/admin/other coaches finds out, his job is done and a shitstorm could ensue.
For those who train football/track/fighters etc where use is pretty common - what do you do? If you dont know if they are using, I dont think you could really give them proper training advice.
Kind of an interesting situation I bet alot of coaches/trainers find themselves in.
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There are a few issues he needs to consider.
1) what is the official stance of the league- and then his team.
2) what are thhe legal ramifications of adivising them on the use.
3) health - risks are quite different for the age group
keep this in mind if he does "educate" his team on their use- someone (parent/admin, etc) WILL find out- only a matter of time and he will likely get canned.
I would suggest that he take a proactive ANTI steriod stance - if only because of the age of his "users". If that seems hypocritical to him then he should not do anything. However, I would guess there is something in his contract about being a leader and example TC for developing young athletes and following the standards set by what ever sport body governs collegiate sport in ALB. His turning a bling eye to this is IMO more hypocritical.
Cheers
Peter