By signing this petition, I hereby acknowledge that I am willfully seeking the
reinstatement of Philip Shadowens as Blackman High School football coach. Based on actions observed on and off the field, we feel he holds the values and philosophy best suited for our student. There is a very strong consensus that the resignation was not in line with the direction that we want OUR program to go, For that reason, we are seeking a full investigation into the reason for his resignation on
February 13th 2015 and complete disclosure of the “Differences in Philosophies” Leisa
Justus gave for said action. Please consider this as a formal request made by
not only those families of student athletes, and the students and athletes he has coached or mentored, but by those who elected you as
their representative and voice.
Coach Shad is an outstanding man of character and integrity. Although I don't have a son who plays football or a child who attends BHS, Coach Shad coached one of my daughters for AAU basketball. Our entire family supports him and his family! He is one of a kind!