In less than one week, a man went from being a coach to being banned from a youth football league for life. The Steel City Youth Football League needed to put an end to a coach's career after violent and abusive outbursts.
Though he says the viral video of the incident doesn’t show the full story.
The game between Carlynton and Keystone Oaks 3rd and 4th graders got so out of hand that the Carnegie Police reviewed the video and decided to file charges against multiple people.
This is totally unacceptable behavior and a horrible example for the kids. The adult's job is to always find an alternative to violence.
Hopefully, the incident serves as an incentive to change the culture of youth football.
A Westmoreland County nonprofit is offering a program called "Coach the Coaches." to get the ball rolling in that direction. Check out Gridiron Home.org for more information.
Coaches need to lead by example. Show poise and be composed in the face of adversity.
Make it about the kids not you. Never take the fun out of the game.
