Lake Shore High School coach fired after altercation with parent
- An assistant coach at Lake Shore High School was fired after allegedly punching a parent during a football game.
- The altercation occurred when the parent confronted the coach on the sidelines, leading to a physical confrontation.
- School officials have stated there is zero tolerance for violence, and the parent has been banned from school grounds.
On September 13, during a football game between Lake Shore High School and Warren Woods Tower, an assistant coach named Rob McFarlin was involved in a physical altercation with a parent. The incident occurred when the parent exited the stands to confront McFarlin on the sidelines. Eyewitnesses reported that McFarlin approached the parent, leading to a confrontation that escalated into violence, with video evidence showing the coach throwing a punch. School officials stated that the coach's actions were not motivated by a desire to protect students but were instead driven by frustration towards the parent. Following the incident, Head Coach James Rogers made the decision to remove McFarlin from the coaching staff immediately, emphasizing the school's zero-tolerance policy for violence and aggression within the school community. The Warren Police Department is currently investigating the altercation, and the findings will be forwarded to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office to determine if any charges will be filed. In response to the incident, the parent involved has been banned from all school grounds and future events. Rob McFarlin has publicly claimed that he acted in self-defense, asserting that the parent was the aggressor and had a history of confrontations with coaches prior to this incident. However, the school administration has firmly supported the decision to terminate his employment, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.