Middletown head football coach who says he received threats, resigns... and here’s why in his own words:
October 28, 2017 To: Mrs. Carmela Cotter Head Principal Middletown High School From: T. Lance Engleka
Head Football Coach Middletown High School
Re: Head Football Coaching Position
To Whom It May Concern; I hereby resign my position as Head Football Coach at Middletown High School. The online death threats, threats of physical violence, personal and deceitful attacks from parents and community members, and verbal abuse leveled against myself, my family, and my coaching staff have devolved into an unsafe environment which I refuse to tolerate. These threats of physical harm and verbal abuse stem from the misguided community perspective on the irrational importance on winning high school football games, unrealistic expectations from parents related to their son's abilities and future prospects, and parental belief that bullying coaches is an acceptable method of communication.
I understand the high-profile nature and acceptable criticism associated with being the head football coach at Middletown High School, however, winning and losing at the high school level should not be a life-threatening situation. I would like to thank Head Principal Carmela Cotter, Assistant Principal(s) Anna Bowman, J Lail, Larry Kozlowski, Assistant Athletic Director Matt Louis, and Athletic Department Secretary Jayna Vaughn for their unwavering support. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as the head football coach for the past two years.
Respectfully,
T.Lance Engleka (former) Head Football Coach Dean of Students Middletown High School
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