I thought this was a good non-political and interesting ethical question (also a HROT humble brag).
I know little about track. Team is competitive to win state this year. There is a senior runner on the team who is one of the best runners in the history of the state. He's signed for college so there aren't implications for the outcome.
My son specializes in the 800. His times would put him 7th at state last year and he's the states 2nd fastest sohomore in state currently. Son has a wicked kick that he can come from behind and thus not appear to be pressuring leaders. The amazing senior is doing mutliple distance events which he is predicted to win, but doesn't normally run them all together. If my son runs his best race, this senior runs multiple races, and the senior has one of his average 800 times, my son may be able to beat him.
Let me be perfectly clear. The senior would destroy my son if they lined up to race the 800m only. It's this unique situation for a possible upset. This would have several implications. My son would expend a lot of energy and may hurt the team because he's likely also running in relays.
Would you push the senior and try to win a state championship at the expense of the team score? Would you discuss with the coach and ask what they want him to run and follow it? Coach may want him to help pace, draft, shield senior from contact, etc.
I know little about track. Team is competitive to win state this year. There is a senior runner on the team who is one of the best runners in the history of the state. He's signed for college so there aren't implications for the outcome.
My son specializes in the 800. His times would put him 7th at state last year and he's the states 2nd fastest sohomore in state currently. Son has a wicked kick that he can come from behind and thus not appear to be pressuring leaders. The amazing senior is doing mutliple distance events which he is predicted to win, but doesn't normally run them all together. If my son runs his best race, this senior runs multiple races, and the senior has one of his average 800 times, my son may be able to beat him.
Let me be perfectly clear. The senior would destroy my son if they lined up to race the 800m only. It's this unique situation for a possible upset. This would have several implications. My son would expend a lot of energy and may hurt the team because he's likely also running in relays.
Would you push the senior and try to win a state championship at the expense of the team score? Would you discuss with the coach and ask what they want him to run and follow it? Coach may want him to help pace, draft, shield senior from contact, etc.