Last week, I watched a video that shows the halftime pep talk in the locker room of a youth football team. The video caught my eye because of the coach – Calvin Broadus Jr. , better known as Snoop Dogg.

Yes, this youth football team is coached by the one of the most well-known rap artists and entertainers of our time. Snoop is an avid sports fan, especially football.

He’s been coaching youth football for years and has a youth football league with his name on it. His son is a standout high school player in Southern California who is being recruited by several big time Division I football programs.

The viewer comments on the video are interesting as people answered this question: Would you want Snoop Dogg as your football coach? People shared passionate opinions representing both sides of that question.

Some feel Snoop is knowledgeable about the sport and makes great points to his team. But many of those who objected to Snoop being their coach did so because of his delivery, the words he and another coach chose to use.

If you’ve listened Snoop’s music, you know to expect to hear many profanities. You will hear several from the coaches in this locker pep talk. My question is:

Does foul language and youth football coaching go hand in hand?

I’m certain men in this video aren’t the only youth football coaches in America who use foul language.  “Friday Night Tykes” has shown us that, but is using profanities in youth football more common than not?

Regardless, is it needed? From my perspective, I think a coach, parent or teacher can choose other words and still be effective.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Check out the video below, and share your comments in the comment section below.

 

 

Jackie Bledsoe is a writer, blogger, speaker, husband and sports parent of three. He’s played sports for more than 30 years, including the collegiate level, while coaching youth sports for the past nine years. You can read more from Jackie on his blog, JackieBledsoe.com, and connect with him on Twitter (@jbledsoejr)