Stafford HS asst. coach fired for bear crawls

[WP02alum]

http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/...5af4-b786-68e2d78508a4.html#user-comment-area

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

Wow, that's insane. Really hoping this works out for the coaches. People these days.

 

[OldIndian81]

It is way past time for Chad Lewis to step down or be removed but not because of this. Stafford AD - you need to compare your program to your county rivals and Commonwealth District rivals - every single one of them is superior to the SHS program - just look at the head coaches at each of those rivals. I am sorry but 9 years and about a .350 winning percent and a likely 3rd straight 1-9 season is enough.

 

[dringtuoti]

If the story is accurate, stafford admin should be ashamed.

 

[WP02alum]

It is way past time for Chad Lewis to step down or be removed but not because of this. Stafford AD - you need to compare your program to your county rivals and Commonwealth District rivals - every single one of them is superior to the SHS program - just look at the head coaches at each of those rivals. I am sorry but 9 years and about a .350 winning percent and a likely 3rd straight 1-9 season is enough.

I get your opinion, but this thread is about something else.

Stafford County is officially declaring war on any physical punishment for sports/activities. No more laps if you're late. No more push-ups if you're goofing off. It's insanity. The assistant coach & head coach acted perfectly responsibly & were absolved of guilt by both police & CPS. This insanity is coming from an angry mom in the central office & her connections. Don't be surprised to see Stafford County have a mass exodus of sports coaches, band directors & other activity sponsors as a result of this precedent.

 

[WP02alum]

If the story is accurate, stafford admin should be ashamed.

Not the Stafford HS admin, but the SCPS central office admin, yes.

 

[VaPrepsRod]

I get your opinion, but this thread is about something else.

Stafford County is officially declaring war on any physical punishment for sports/activities. No more laps if you're late. No more push-ups if you're goofing off. It's insanity. The assistant coach & head coach acted perfectly responsibly & were absolved of guilt by both police & CPS. This insanity is coming from an angry mom in the central office & her connections. Don't be surprised to see Stafford County have a mass exodus of sports coaches, band directors & other activity sponsors as a result of this precedent.

Yeah, I checked around on this with several people up in the area figuring that there was more to the story that was hidden from the papers but, to a person, everyone corroborated the story.

Things might be messy in Stafford for a while after this.

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

I can't stand parents sometimes, and this situation is exactly why. This is the kind of teenager they're making their kids become:

Toughen up Frances!

 

[Snookasuperstar]

Unreal. Highschool sports are coming to an end. Sissification of America.

 

[WP02alum]

Yeah, I checked around on this with several people up in the area figuring that there was more to the story that was hidden from the papers but, to a person, everyone corroborated the story.

Things might be messy in Stafford for a while after this.

Yeah, I assumed the same thing. The word I got from administrators within SCPS is what I posted above. The exodus of football coaches & many others from SCPS is going to start this year if this issue isn't dealt with in a way that allows reasonable physical "punishment" to resume in extra-curricular activities..

 

[VaPrepsRod]

Update

http://www.fredericksburg.com/sports/fls_varsity/fired-stafford-assistant-coach-picks-up-support/article_827679b6-71ba-11e5-9306-77e189c7f7ab.html

 

[WP02alum]

Glad to see him gain support, & from unlikely places.

 

[gwb16]

Glad to see him gain support, & from unlikely places.

The support from "unlikely places" speaks volumes to me, obviously there was much respect for the man, even with the differences they shared.

The Head Coach's deafening silence is pitiful, he will have trouble EVER filling another coaching staff. Who wants to go to war with a man that you can't count on to cover your wing?

 

[GilliamRatings]

http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/...5af4-b786-68e2d78508a4.html#user-comment-area

That's crazy! What kind of sissy-wimps are running that county? I bet their cross country coaches get fired for making the kids run.

 

[shauntclair]

This is really pretty outrageous. Bear crawls have been used by football teams since the inception of the Sport. Literally, millions have been run. The conditions gave no indication that those little black rubber bb's on the turf field could be that hot. Every player was immediately seen by the trainer and treated when an impact was identified. And we're talking 40 yards here folks. That's all.

The Assistant did everything right and was then ordered by the HC to have them do up downs instead. Another drill that has been performed millions of times.

He did nothing wrong. Stafford did learn a lesson in why turf fields suck that won't be repeated. These things happen. Hell, I get blisters from raking leaves. I'm not going to break my rake because of it. I just wear gloves.

I would definitely sue SCS for libel, pain and suffering, loss of future wages and unjustified termination. Stupidity should have a price and it should all come right out of Mommies pocket.