Your Player's Keeper by Gordon Marino

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According to the author, coaches should be concerned about the off-field behavior of their players because

	this behavior can impact their own salaries.
	off-field behavior can lead to bad behavior on the field as well.
	they have a responsibility as father figures to provide guidance to athletes.
	the parents of athletes expect them to take responsibility for their children.

The author thinks that athletes are not prepared to

	be mature adults on campus.
	handle specific temptations they may encounter as athletes.
	handle the academic tasks of college.
	have candid discussions about their behavior.

Some college athletes feel and act privileged because

	they are treated deferentially in school by teachers and students alike.
	they see themselves as "movie stars."
	people come up to them for autographs.
	all of the above

The author believes the sex education most athletes get from school is

	adequate for the most part.
	lacking in a discussion of the clinical aspects of how not to get a woman pregnant.
	lacking in a discussion of the situations young men might find themselves in at a party where young women are present.
	really the responsibility of the parents.

Actions the author suggests that coaches take to improve players' behavior off the playing field are to

	make sure there is a curfew.
	not allow underage drinking.
	counsel athletes about moral boundaries when off the field.
	enlist the help of campus counselors to talk to athletes.

The author would agree with the following statement that

	coaches' primary responsibilities are to win the game.
	coaches need to prepare their players for off the field situations so that they do not get sexually transmitted diseases.
	a girl cannot really give consent to sex unless she is sober.
	teachers need to talk to players about women's psychosexuality.

Coaches are the "gatekeepers to the field of dreams." In this context, "gatekeepers" means

	authorities in making decisions
	individuals who control access to somebody or something
	first line of fire if the athlete misbehaves.
	persons who determine the curfew for athletes.

In paragraph 7, the young man was "adamant" that the woman wanted to have sex. "Adamant" means

	confused
	sure of his opinion
	reacting to something
	demonstrating respect

Athletes are often treated "deferentially." In this context, "deferentially" means

	with entitlement.
	with carte blanche powers.
	with respect.
	with contempt.

According to the author, the first "teaching moment" to discuss the issue to off-field behavior should take place

	in a letter to the player before they are accepted into college.
	when players report for summer practice in August.
	after the first round of "chalk talks" about game plays.
	before they go to their first party.

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