“High school coaches file suit against irate parent”

Virginia: “Three high school girls’ basketball coaches filed a defamation lawsuit against the parent of a player who tried to get them removed by questioning their coaching tactics and alleging physical abuse. The suit was filed by Rockbridge County High School girls’ basketball coach Mike Hamilton and two assistants against Roger Koehler of Lexington, the […]

Virginia: “Three high school girls’ basketball coaches filed a defamation lawsuit against the parent of a player who tried to get them removed by questioning their coaching tactics and alleging physical abuse. The suit was filed by Rockbridge County High School girls’ basketball coach Mike Hamilton and two assistants against Roger Koehler of Lexington, the father of a junior who has played on the varsity team for two seasons.” (AP/Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, Aug. 8; Robert Anderson, “Coaches turn tables on parent by suing him for $4 million”, Roanoke Times, Aug. 8).

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