In an interview with Joy Sports, Kingston criticized the practice, describing it as “inappropriate.”
He cited instances where officials questioned a coach’s decision to drop certain players.
“I don’t think it’s appropriate for a management member to interfere in a coach’s job. For example, if a coach leaves out a player and a management member calls to ask, ‘Who are you to drop this player?’, that is wrong,” he stated.
He further emphasized the issue by sharing a personal experience, “If someone calls me two weeks before a tournament, after I’ve already selected my squad, and asks me to drop two players to include their own choices, I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
Kingston’s remarks highlight ongoing concerns about officials exerting undue influence over player selection, which undermines coaches’ authority and independence in decision-making.
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