Case study
You are the athletics director at a private mixed-gender high school in Montreal. Your school, which was founded in 1907, has a very rich athletic history that has traditionally centered around the men’s football team. Many prominent, wealthy alumni are supporters of the team. Recently, after hearing stories in the media about the risk of concussion associated with
football, some parents have begun to question whether it remains appropriate for the school to offer a football team. Although the risk of concussion was the factor that first raised questions, it seems there are many mixed-ideas amongst the parents, staff, and supporters regarding the risk
and benefits of maintaining the football program.
List and discuss three reasons to support maintaining the football program and three reasons to support cancelling the football program.