July 9, 2012
update

A single association governs the house leagues of several near west suburban towns, including that of the abusive coach. That association also hosted the tournament where the terrible incident occurred. I wrote the president of the association to express my shock and anger at what I witnessed. Given the incestuous relationship of the board, those teams, and the tournament, I still think there’s a strong chance the guy who will read that letter is a friend of the offender. Might even be him.

I doubt it will make much difference, but after spending over 24 hours thinking about it and then talking it over with Sharon, I don’t think there’s anywhere else we can go with this.

Hopefully, I won’t come home tomorrow to find my house burned down.

Thanks for listening and for the advice. If anything comes of it, and you don’t see it on Cops first, I’ll let you know. 

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  1. penbleth said: Good on you for writing to them about this, even if it is a closed shop. Speaking up could well be the first step, or perhaps there are other letters and your voice will add more weight.
  2. ashamedtosay said: I am glad you did what you did. More of us need to step forward when we see this type of bullying, our child or not, and say something - if not in that moment, because of safety, then later to people who matter.
  3. monkeyfrog said: You are a good man.
  4. openareas said: You did all you could. Good work.
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