MONONGAHELA, Pa. — Following the resignation of Riggold High School’s baseball coach Thursday, signatures are being gathered on a petition to have him reinstated.
Jim Coulter resigned as the baseball coach amid an investigation involving what parents say was unsavory behavior.
One parent accused players of hazing other teammates and drinking alcohol during a recent team trip.
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“It's all blown out of proportion. (It) all snowballed into something it wasn't. Is this boys being boys? Yep, exactly,” said Travis Drusbasky, a Ringgold High School baseball player.
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In the meantime, after a meeting Tuesday, school officials said Don Roberts would serve as the head coach for the remainder of the season.
Athletic Director Laura Grimm said in a statement:
The Ringgold High School athletic director said student safety is a top priority and the investigation is being conducted because the trip involved minors.
“It’s kids being kids -- doing things they were told not to do,” said Joe Brozinski, a parent.
Brozinski also said the coaches aren’t to blame because the players signed a code of conduct contract. He thinks some of the parents are taking this too far.
“The more I learn, the more a certain couple of parents (are) lying about it, flat out lying,” Brozinski said.
The petition has gained signatures with players and some parents hoping to get Coulter reinstated before the season gets underway. Parents plan to show the petition to the school board and athletic director.