Sexual Orientation

What do you think would be the reaction of teammates on a varsity team if one of the players were to come out as having a same-gender orientation?

Would it make a difference if it was a female team or a male team? Would it make a difference if the player were a star versus a second or third stringer?

What could the person do when coming out to teammates to make the process easier and more successful?

What could the teammates do to make the process easier and more successful and to put the gay male or lesbian teammate at ease. Explain clearly, logically, and completely. (Don’t skip on the explanation!)