Tennis coach attacked for asking too many questions in professional development

Indianapolis, Indiana | In an astonishing turn of events at Oakridge High School, a routine professional development meeting for coaches took a violent twist when a high school tennis coach was brutally beaten up by his fellow coaches. The catalyst for this shocking assault? An excessive number of questions at the final moments of the meeting.

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and tense, with coaches from various sports erupting into a frenzy of frustration. The victim, Coach Richard Dawes, had apparently taken the notion of professional development a tad too seriously, asking an unprecedented number of questions on a wide range of topics.

"It was surreal," recounted one eyewitness. "Coach Dawes just kept firing away questions like a tennis ball machine gone haywire. The rest of us know how to select reply-all or reply. It was relentless."

Dawe's relentless interrogation seemed to have pushed his fellow coaches past their breaking point. Coach Mike Slammer, one of the assailants, offered a brief statement explaining his actions: "Look, I just wanted to get home. I didn't sign up for an endless Q&A session. I snapped. It happens." Another coach shortly provided his response with “There are two people I don’t like in this world. Referees, and coaches that ask too many questions at meetings.”

The Athletic Director, Mr. Stanley Feet, shockingly supported the actions of the other coaches, citing their crucial need to focus on practice plans and other pressing matters. "We all have important work to do. Sometimes, extreme measures are necessary to protect the sanctity of our practice schedules and personal time.”

The extent of the damage inflicted upon Coach Dawes was severe, according to Dr. James Bruiser, the attending physician. "Coach Dawes suffered multiple contusions, a fractured pelvis, a severe wedgie, a small stab wound in the thigh and a broken elbow. It will take time for him to recover mentally and physically from the assault."

Coach Dawes himself expressed deep remorse over the situation, emphasizing that he never intended for his curiosity to incite violence. "All I wanted was to clarify a few things," he said. "If I had known it would jeopardize my life, I would have never asked. I've learned my lesson. It’s amazing how people tend to forget a tennis coach is even on campus until I start asking clarifying questions."

As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the incident has sparked a lively debate on the limits of questioning in professional settings. How many questions are too many? Should coaches come equipped with a question quota? These are the burning questions on everyone's minds. Meanwhile, Oakridge High School is considering implementing a "Question Control Policy" to prevent any further incidents, ensuring that professional development meetings remain a safe space for all involved.

As the dust settles, one thing is certain: Coach Dawe's inquisitive spirit will not be easily extinguished. Let us hope that this event serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between professional development and personal safety, prompting a thoughtful reconsideration of how we handle our thirst for knowledge in the world of sports coaching.