Due to their highly competitive nature, coaches of high school teams or club sports face the risk of termination … Show More from their position. School districts and club organizations have broad authority when terminating or declining to renew a coach’s contract. They may consider the coach’s performance and concerns raised by the athletes. They may also consider parental complaints, although in some circumstances this cannot be the sole reason for firing the coach. When coaches do not have their contracts renewed, they often have a right to appeal the decision. Coaches may also be able to pursue a third-party lawsuit for libel, slander or tortious interference with contract if the firing is …Read More »
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