management and team can be both irrational. look at bcci - how arrogant they are, and sometimes even our cricketers. in india we've had extra-ordinary situations like multiple weight lifters failing in drugs tests, or say shooting rifles not being allowed - when its the prerogative of the management to help the sports persons out.
unfortunately, the coach and the management seem to hog the limelight more than the actual sportsperson. look at modi, shashank manohar, rajeev shukla, gill, kalmadi etc - sheesh - they are a disgrace!