HS football coach arrested, loses certification for disturbing in-game incident caught on camera.
A Shocking Incident: High School Football Coach Loses Certification After Punching Player
In a disturbing turn of events, a Georgia high school football coach has had his coaching certificate revoked after a video surfaced showing him allegedly punching one of his own players. The incident occurred during a televised game at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta.
The coach, Carl Sledge, was seen yelling at a student-athlete before delivering a punch to the teen’s stomach. The video quickly went viral, sparking outrage and concern for the player’s well-being.
Mays High School football coach has been fired after being seen punching a player in the stomach during a game this weekend. pic.twitter.com/flXF9PTzcR
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) August 28, 2023
The video clearly shows the player clutching his stomach in pain after the hit. The coach, Carl Sledge, was swiftly arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail.
Public Outrage and Consequences
The incident has sparked widespread public outrage, leading to the revocation of Sledge’s coaching certificate by the Georgia High School Association. The organization took swift action, ensuring that such behavior would not be tolerated in the world of high school sports.
According to People, Sledge was charged with simple battery and spent a night in jail before being released on a $5,000 bond. The consequences of his actions are now becoming clear.
The incident happened during the first quarter of the school’s game against Douglas County High School at Eddie. S Henderson Stadium in midtown Atlanta. https://t.co/Gfes2MgkWi
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) August 30, 2023
The Georgia High School Association has not released an official statement regarding the decision, but it is clear that Sledge’s actions were deemed unacceptable. This incident also raises questions about the school’s hiring and background check processes for coaches.
A Troubled Football Program
This troubling incident is not the first controversy surrounding the Benjamin E. Mays High School football team. The program has faced accusations of rampant abuse of players, with one parent stating, ”They work the kids to death… I want to make sure they have done background checks on all the coaches.”
Earlier this year, the school district announced a joint investigation into the conduct of the football team’s coaches. This investigation was prompted by a reported incident during the team’s summer training, where a photo allegedly showed a coach standing on the knees of players during a wall-sit exercise.
It is clear that there are deep-rooted issues within the football program that need to be addressed and resolved to ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
As this shocking incident continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of proper coaching and the need for accountability in high school sports.
Sources: The Western Journal, People
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