My understanding is that in some states DWI it is a automatic felony while in others it is not. I suppose I think that it should be but that really is beside the point:
It seems silly that you can be kicked out of swim coaching for life (based on the felony provision listed in the rules) if you get a DWI in one state but not in another state. I think the rules should the rules be more specific.
I also would add that a DWI doesn't prevent you from becoming President of the United States. But that is another story.
One could argue that if someone lives in a state where DWI is a felony, they should take the ability to coach into consideration prior to driving drunk. In a state where it isn't a felony well then there's a little leeway as far as keeping a coaching job for USAS rules. I'd expect that many clubs may penalize or terminate a coach that gets a DWI or similar offense regardless of felony status.
FWIW i'd bet the majorty of those on this list are included on sexual based offenses rather than a felony DWI or similar, less severe, felony conviction.
My understanding is that in some states DWI it is a automatic felony while in others it is not. I suppose I think that it should be but that really is beside the point:
It seems silly that you can be kicked out of swim coaching for life (based on the felony provision listed in the rules) if you get a DWI in one state but not in another state. I think the rules should the rules be more specific.
I also would add that a DWI doesn't prevent you from becoming President of the United States. But that is another story.
One could argue that if someone lives in a state where DWI is a felony, they should take the ability to coach into consideration prior to driving drunk. In a state where it isn't a felony well then there's a little leeway as far as keeping a coaching job for USAS rules. I'd expect that many clubs may penalize or terminate a coach that gets a DWI or similar offense regardless of felony status.
FWIW i'd bet the majorty of those on this list are included on sexual based offenses rather than a felony DWI or similar, less severe, felony conviction.
