The infamous soccer incident has made Elizabeth Lambert notorious for her on-field tactics. For her numerous physical infractions, she was suspended by her school, the University of New Mexico.
Her coach made this statement:
“… “Liz is a quality student-athlete, but in this instance, her actions clearly crossed the line of fair play and good sportsmanship,” New Mexico coach Kit Vela said.”
link: New Mexico suspends apologetic, hair-pulling women’s soccer player
Kit Vela is an experienced soccer coach. She must have realized what was happening during the game. For that, she bears some responsibility. She could have stopped Ms Lambert from possibly causing serious injury. If Kit Vela did not know that this was happening on the field, then she should be removed from her coaching position.
As a coach who knows and who works extensively with her players, Kit Vela should know how each player approaches the game. It is her responsibility as the leader of this group to protect her players from unbecoming behaviour. Elizabeth Lambert’s transgressions were many. Kit Vela allowed it to continue and that is disappointing.
Catherine Forsythe
additional links: New Mexico Soccer Player suspended; Elizabeth Lambert threw fists, pulled hair
additional link: Soccer player suspended as video of rough game goes viral
additional link: Lambert’s coach should have benched her at first infraction
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