Police investigating incident between football player and coach during practice
The player’s parents say their son was sitting on the bench when an assistant coach grabbed a football helmet and struck him in the face with it.
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Suffolk County police are investigating an incident involving a 16-year-old Commack High School football player and an assistant coach during practice.
The player’s parents say their son was sitting on the bench when an assistant coach grabbed a football helmet and struck him in the face with it.
The teenager was taken to the hospital, where he received three stitches under his right eye. His parents say he also needs to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
The boy’s father, Cary Werner, said he is concerned about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the person involved.
“My son had somebody that was not a certified coach or trainer, a volunteer, and his health, well-being and safety was put at risk,” Werner said. “And I think there were some things that slipped through the cracks.”
The parents say the assistant coach is not an employee of the Commack School District but is the son of the team’s head coach.
The Commack School District said in a statement that it takes allegations involving student safety and well-being seriously and is cooperating fully with Suffolk County police.
