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When a Teammate Crosses the Line
One of the hardest situations is when a teammate is the one behaving badly. This guide addresses the loyalty conflict directly and gives athletes permission to prioritize safety over team solidarity.
Steps
- Acknowledge the difficulty: 'This is hard because it's your teammate.'
- Loyalty does not mean silence.
- Talk to the person privately first if it's safe.
- Escalate to coach or captain if behavior continues.
- Remember: protecting the team means protecting standards, not individuals.