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Parents say coach dismissal, expedited hiring disrupted Cheltenham High athletes' recruiting visits
Summary
Several Cheltenham High School parents used public comment to say the abrupt firing of the football coach and a subsequent hire without an interview disrupted college recruiting visits and harmed student athletes’ opportunities.
Multiple Cheltenham High School parents told the board during public comment that the recent dismissal of the football coach and the district’s subsequent hiring process left student athletes without consistent support during college recruitment season.
Tara Knox, who identified herself as a parent of a junior and a football parent, said the timing of the firing and the lack of a transition plan caused students to miss recruiting opportunities. “My son, as well as 30 rising seniors, a few juniors and sophomores missed a total of 4 recruitment visits because of this,” Knox said. She also told the board she was concerned about the…
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