Parents and students urge change in varsity football coaching amid low enrollment and morale

Several parents and students used the privilege of the floor to press the Frontier Central School District board about concerns in the varsity football program, saying poor coaching and low morale have driven players away and jeopardized the program's future.

Parent Kelly Kruder told the board the varsity team had gone 1–16 over two seasons and that the coach's conduct "doesn't encourage these boys" and is "toxic," arguing the coach should retire or be replaced to protect students' athletic opportunities. "A lot of your varsity team members last year and this year... these students shouldn't have to go out there and play a whole game," she said.

Sophomore Dante Stefano and other student speakers described a lack of supportive coaching and declining participation. "We need, like, a spark plug of coaching staff just to, like, motivate us and keep us going," Dante said, adding that many players have transferred or plan to leave the program.

Another student noted the program had only 22 varsity players this year and said there were not enough juniors and sophomores coming up to sustain future teams if conditions do not change.

Board members asked how commentors preferred to receive a response; parents requested email follow‑up and students were invited to meet with administrators at the high school.

The remarks were made during public comment; the board did not take immediate personnel action during the meeting but indicated administrators would follow up with the families and students who provided contact information.