In the book "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Coach Yesutis is the strict basketball coach of the Cardinals, the team that opposes the Tigers, the team that the protagonist, Lincoln, plays for. Coach Yesutis is portrayed as a tough and demanding coach who pushes his players to perform at their best.
The main characters of taking sides is basically Lincoln. The minor characters are Flaco, Roy, Coach Yesutis, Monica, Vicky, tony, James, and Coach Ramos. If you read taking sides you'll actually know the characters from the start. You're welcome!
What is the theme of "Taking Sides"? How do the minor characters of Monica, Roy, Coach Yesutis, Tony, and James help Lincoln arrive at this lesson?
Coach Franklin is African-American.
Tony Franklin - coach - was born on 1957-08-29.
In "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Vicky is a classmate of the main character, Lincoln Mendoza. She is shown to be intelligent, confident, and hardworking, serving as a foil to Lincoln's more carefree and laid-back attitude. Vicky ultimately helps Lincoln in preparing for a debate competition.
Coach Yesutis is prejudice and obviously has some racism building inside him. In majority, everyone at Sycamore, (Lincoln's new school), is Caucasian. And remember, in 1970, Roy tells the story of how Coach Yesutis calls out some derogatory remarks during the basketball about Mexicans, that results him getting punched in the face. He just doesn't tolerate or accept the fact that Lincoln's of Hispanic heritage.
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In the book "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Lincoln injures his knee while playing basketball. This injury affects his ability to play and impacts the decisions he has to make on the court and in his personal life.
Lincoln may dislike Coach Yesutis due to differences in coaching style, personality clashes, or past interactions that have created tension between them. It's important to consider both perspectives and gather more information before taking sides to ensure a fair and informed judgment. Communication and understanding can help resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
The Car Coach - 2011 2013 Lincoln MKT was released on: USA: 25 September 2012
No, Red Franklin is still the an assistant coach for the Golden Tornadoes of Haynesville Louisiana. His son is currently the head coach.