I think it is possible for that culture to exist on teams if it’s instilled by the coach. I have been on teams with more disciplined, formal coaches and people certainly weren’t as open about it. It would probably be frowned upon if brought up.
But I’ve also been on teams with more free-wheeling coaches and that attitude—ahem—trickled down to the rest of the team. And people would openly talk about it and just straight up do it.
But I’ve also been on teams with more free-wheeling coaches and that attitude—ahem—trickled down to the rest of the team. And people would openly talk about it and just straight up do it.