Playing the Game

OHSAA. The Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Why is their rule book a half-inch thick? Why are their rules so arcane? Why do they care how long shinguards are on soccer players (isn't it the parents' job to care for their kids)? Why do they care if a senior is over 18 and therefore can't play his senior year? What's the big deal? Why can't school administrators and athletic directors sit down, vote on any issues that arise, and "police" themselves?

Why should OHSAA meddle in the business of individual schools and their student athletes?

You know why? Mother Government.

That is, we are convinced more bureacracy is better than less. More people on staff is better than less. More money spent=more kids positively affected by the experience of MG. Of course, I guess we don't consciously think of those things, but they guide our decisions, and affect our world view.

The Man needs to get out of the business of telling parents and kids how to play the game.