I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but Jason is back on the coaching staff where he belongs after everything that happened. My inbox has been completely swamped with messages from all of you and it just shows how much this town really cares about the program (and obviously …
August 15, 2017
Final supporters
Jason Pithie is a dedicated coach who has worked on multiple levels with the the Norwell Youth Football program for 7 years. Jason has worked every job in the realm of youth football from being the President of Norwell Youth Football for 5 years, an assistant coach, a board member, an OCYFL representative, an OCYFL All Star coach for two years, announced multiple games, and has even stood in as a referee in a pinch. He has given up countless hours to the youth of our town. He has always been the first to arrive at the field, and conversely, the last one to leave. His planning, expertise, sacrifice, and devotion has brought our boys to the OCYFL Super Bowl SEVEN years in a row, and under his leadership, he has won FIVE of those Super Bowls. Jason has made a positive impact on our boys, and at this moment in time, he needs our support.
Jason requested to assist Coach Conners last year as an assistant coach. He was given multiple reasons as to why he would not be allowed to do that. He was instructed to "take the year off" and simply be a member of the community. He did this, and continued to support the program in any way possible :
- Attended booster meetings
- Ran the NHS Boosters Golf Tournament
- Ran a Winter indoor flag football inter-squad clinic
- This Summer he coached the 7x7 passing league which was designed to give the boys an opportunity to train during the summer.
- Worked the chains last year for the varsity home games
As Jason has made repeated requests to join the program this year, he finally received his answer on Thursday 8/4/2017. No. He was given the reason that there were current and incoming participants of the football program that would not play football if Jason returned. The vast majority of us cannot believe that this is even remotely true. With the departure of the defensive coordinator, an open position exists right now for a new coach.
The problem with the NHS coaching staff is bigger than just the egregious omission of Jason Pithie. As parents and concerned members of the community, we must ensure that our Football program is properly staffed for the upcoming season. Jason is a highly qualified volunteer offering his time and support, yet he is being shunned away without a valid reason. This isn't safe for our boys in any capacity. There will be obvious negligence on the part of the NHS administration if they allow this to happen. As the fall season is beginning soon, our hope is that this administration will put the needs of our sons and the NHS program as a priority and begin with properly staffing this team.
To support Jason and all he has done for us as parents, our community, and most importantly, our boys, please sign the attached petition. The coach that has meant the world to us and our boys deserves the privilege to volunteer for this open position - he rightfully deserves it.
Updates
August 6, 2017
I have been hearing from so many of you about how confusing this whole situation feels because honestly it feels just as baffling from my end while I try to get a straight answer from the department. It is strange to see someone who gave so much of his life to these kids just get pushed to the sidelines for no real reason so I am just going to keep pressing them until someone finally agrees to talk.
Reached 100 supporters
August 6, 2017
63 Comments
Let's drop all the politics. Jason is qualified, caring, & wants nothing but the best for our sons. We are very limited in coaches I am told right now & he is willing to do this as a volunteer. Time is now for NHS football take a step in the right direction & build on last years success. Hire Jason Pithie
Jason has coached my son Joe through years youth football, little league baseball and youth lacrosse. Joe learned a lot about these sports from Jason and has only good things to say about being on a team coached by him. NHS should accept Jason's generous offer.
My son Tyler has played for Jason and has gained a tremendous amount of football knowledge. Jason not only coached our kids, but taught them accountability and how to be men. Please reconsider. Jason would be a HUGE asset to the norwell high school football program.
The primary issue here is the lack of qualified coaching at the Varsity HS level here. The administration sat on this application for close to a year and then denied it a week before practice is to begin. Jason is abundantly qualified, but that aside, there are no alternatives, qualified or not, to help fill in the staff.
Providing additional coaches for the football program is critical for keeping our children safe and Jason has the experience to be an assistant coach. He would be a tremendous asset to the football program - he coached my son for years (he will be a sophomore this year) and was an incredible coach.
Great coach. Better man...
I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you that signed this petition or provided comments. I also owe a special thank you to Mike Smith who put this together. You will never know how much it meant to me and my family to receive your support and read your kind words. When the decision was ultimately made that I would not be allowed to have ANY role with the Norwell High School football team, I was crushed. This town, these kids, and this program mean the world to me. Coaching is a big part of who I am and last year sitting and watching the games it reiterated for me that I need coaching in my life. I did everything that was asked of me to “improve my image” (I didn’t know it was bad in the first place) but ultimately it was not enough. I don't agree with the decision to not allow me to help and VOLUNTEER in our town but unfortunately there are people that don't like me and feel the need to privately ensure that I cannot continue my passion in this Town. Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, I just wish that those people that don't support me would just talk to me, tell me what they are concerned about and I would be happy to do all I can to allay their concerns. I coached because I love it. I coached in Norwell because I love this town and even more so the kids in the program. Watching them grow from boys into young men is truly amazing and inspiring. All I ever wanted to do was to help that process along. I didn't want to be the head coach (as we have a great one), or even a paid coach (as we have great ones there already as well), I just wanted to help. It really is devastating that a small faction of our Town will not allow me to do that. It is important for me to share that because coaching has been an important part of my life even before Norwell Youth Football, I decided to pursue other options. Luckily my great friend Shawn Tarpey at East Bridgewater High School offered me a volunteer spot on his staff. So today
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I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but Jason is back on the coaching staff where he belongs after everything that happened. My inbox has been completely swamped with messages from all of you and it just shows how much this town really cares about the program (and obviously …
August 15, 2017
Final supporters
Jason Pithie is a dedicated coach who has worked on multiple levels with the the Norwell Youth Football program for 7 years. Jason has worked every job in the realm of youth football from being the President of Norwell Youth Football for 5 years, an assistant coach, a board member, an OCYFL representative, an OCYFL All Star coach for two years, announced multiple games, and has even stood in as a referee in a pinch. He has given up countless hours to the youth of our town. He has always been the first to arrive at the field, and conversely, the last one to leave. His planning, expertise, sacrifice, and devotion has brought our boys to the OCYFL Super Bowl SEVEN years in a row, and under his leadership, he has won FIVE of those Super Bowls. Jason has made a positive impact on our boys, and at this moment in time, he needs our support.
Jason requested to assist Coach Conners last year as an assistant coach. He was given multiple reasons as to why he would not be allowed to do that. He was instructed to "take the year off" and simply be a member of the community. He did this, and continued to support the program in any way possible :
- Attended booster meetings
- Ran the NHS Boosters Golf Tournament
- Ran a Winter indoor flag football inter-squad clinic
- This Summer he coached the 7x7 passing league which was designed to give the boys an opportunity to train during the summer.
- Worked the chains last year for the varsity home games
As Jason has made repeated requests to join the program this year, he finally received his answer on Thursday 8/4/2017. No. He was given the reason that there were current and incoming participants of the football program that would not play football if Jason returned. The vast majority of us cannot believe that this is even remotely true. With the departure of the defensive coordinator, an open position exists right now for a new coach.
The problem with the NHS coaching staff is bigger than just the egregious omission of Jason Pithie. As parents and concerned members of the community, we must ensure that our Football program is properly staffed for the upcoming season. Jason is a highly qualified volunteer offering his time and support, yet he is being shunned away without a valid reason. This isn't safe for our boys in any capacity. There will be obvious negligence on the part of the NHS administration if they allow this to happen. As the fall season is beginning soon, our hope is that this administration will put the needs of our sons and the NHS program as a priority and begin with properly staffing this team.
To support Jason and all he has done for us as parents, our community, and most importantly, our boys, please sign the attached petition. The coach that has meant the world to us and our boys deserves the privilege to volunteer for this open position - he rightfully deserves it.
Updates
August 6, 2017
I have been hearing from so many of you about how confusing this whole situation feels because honestly it feels just as baffling from my end while I try to get a straight answer from the department. It is strange to see someone who gave so much of his life to these kids just get pushed to the sidelines for no real reason so I am just going to keep pressing them until someone finally agrees to talk.
Reached 100 supporters
August 6, 2017
63 Comments
This is the person that convinced me (and my mom) to play football back in 6th grade. Without him, and his coaching abilities I definitely wouldn't love the sport as much as I do, and have come as far as I have in progressing in football. I think he should absolutely be a coach for the football program.
Let's drop all the politics. Jason is qualified, caring, & wants nothing but the best for our sons. We are very limited in coaches I am told right now & he is willing to do this as a volunteer. Time is now for NHS football take a step in the right direction & build on last years success. Hire Jason Pithie
Jason has coached my son Joe through years youth football, little league baseball and youth lacrosse. Joe learned a lot about these sports from Jason and has only good things to say about being on a team coached by him. NHS should accept Jason's generous offer.
My son Tyler has played for Jason and has gained a tremendous amount of football knowledge. Jason not only coached our kids, but taught them accountability and how to be men. Please reconsider. Jason would be a HUGE asset to the norwell high school football program.
The primary issue here is the lack of qualified coaching at the Varsity HS level here. The administration sat on this application for close to a year and then denied it a week before practice is to begin. Jason is abundantly qualified, but that aside, there are no alternatives, qualified or not, to help fill in the staff.
Providing additional coaches for the football program is critical for keeping our children safe and Jason has the experience to be an assistant coach. He would be a tremendous asset to the football program - he coached my son for years (he will be a sophomore this year) and was an incredible coach.
Great coach. Better man...
I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you that signed this petition or provided comments. I also owe a special thank you to Mike Smith who put this together. You will never know how much it meant to me and my family to receive your support and read your kind words. When the decision was ultimately made that I would not be allowed to have ANY role with the Norwell High School football team, I was crushed. This town, these kids, and this program mean the world to me. Coaching is a big part of who I am and last year sitting and watching the games it reiterated for me that I need coaching in my life. I did everything that was asked of me to “improve my image” (I didn’t know it was bad in the first place) but ultimately it was not enough. I don't agree with the decision to not allow me to help and VOLUNTEER in our town but unfortunately there are people that don't like me and feel the need to privately ensure that I cannot continue my passion in this Town. Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, I just wish that those people that don't support me would just talk to me, tell me what they are concerned about and I would be happy to do all I can to allay their concerns. I coached because I love it. I coached in Norwell because I love this town and even more so the kids in the program. Watching them grow from boys into young men is truly amazing and inspiring. All I ever wanted to do was to help that process along. I didn't want to be the head coach (as we have a great one), or even a paid coach (as we have great ones there already as well), I just wanted to help. It really is devastating that a small faction of our Town will not allow me to do that. It is important for me to share that because coaching has been an important part of my life even before Norwell Youth Football, I decided to pursue other options. Luckily my great friend Shawn Tarpey at East Bridgewater High School offered me a volunteer spot on his staff. So today
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This is the person that convinced me (and my mom) to play football back in 6th grade. Without him, and his coaching abilities I definitely wouldn't love the sport as much as I do, and have come as far as I have in progressing in football. I think he should absolutely be a coach for the football program.