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“I'm not sure (whether Demetriou did anything wrong). I wouldn't have thought so ... but I'm not the ACC (Australian Crime Commission), I'm not ASADA. I'm a football coach trying to coach a game.” quote by James Hird
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“I'm not sure (whether Demetriou did anything wrong). I wouldn't have thought so ... but I'm not the ACC (Australian Crime Commission), I'm not ASADA. I'm a football coach trying to coach a game.”

James Hird

About This Quote

Source Interview: Australian Sports Media, 2015

The speaker doubts wrongdoing but emphasizes his role as a coach, not an investigative authority.

In simple terms: He separates his coaching duties from legal investigations.

Key Takeaway

Focus on coaching responsibilities.

Themes

responsibility integrity role clarity

Mood

defensive reflective

Type

sports ethics

When to use this quote

  • coach-player interactions
  • media interviews
  • disciplinary hearings

Key Concepts

ethics sports governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should coaches be trained in compliance?
  • How to balance coaching and accountability?
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