Monroe Chat

The death of such a young Man is troubling and tragic to say the least. I understood the added issues with certain medication that he was taking, and seemingly those have *potentially* played a part in this decision. One can hope that anyone who participates (or has a Child who does) and those who train / coach, will think about this situation and do all and everything to ensure the health and safety of all players and no opportunity to have another Person questioned and accused under such circumstances .... there certainly wasn't a 'win, win' here

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WCPO Reports:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky football coach acquitted last week in the death of a player says there are no winners after his criminal trial.

Former Pleasure Ridge Park High School coach David Jason Stinson told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that the case was "never Jason Stinson vs. Max Gilpin."

He calls the 15-year-old offensive lineman's death a "terrible tragedy."

A jury deliberated last week for about 90 minutes before finding Stinson not guilty of reckless homicide and wanton endangerment.

Prosecutors argued Stinson ran his players to the point of abuse last August, causing Gilpin to suffer exertional heatstroke.

Stinson's attorneys argued Gilpin was on medication and supplements that affected his body temperature and the practice was not unusual.

I can only imagine that this case has taken it's toll on him. If in his shoes, I don't think I could coach again.
Coaches are aggressive and work their athletes hard, but I can't imagine any coach intentionally putting them at serious risk. Hopefully the lesson learned (for all) is to be more aware of the sideaffects of medicines and to make sure all athletes are watered and monitored.
What a bad situation for all involved.