DISQUS

NHCoach2 · 8 months ago

I'm a Class L coach in a lower-profile sport who came across this story while looking for information on a PA spring team and felt compelled to share my thoughts as an outsider, albeit one with 15 years in the coaching ranks including several state titles. I don't follow Class L basketball seriously and I don't know Pete Rosinski. From the story and the resulting comments, though, I get the impression that he is a good man and a not especially successful basketball coach. It also appears that many people who were already dissatisfied with his coaching results are using this locker-room incident to try to push him out the door following a disappointing end to a promising season. From what I understand, the student and his parents have recanted the majority of the charges. While allegations of a cover-up or whitewash by the school administration may or may not have merit, the fact remains that the man was cleared of the charges by his higher-ups. That doesn't mean Rosinski is a high-school-varsity caliber coach, but it does mean that the decision of whether or not to retain him rests entirely with the Pinkerton athletic department. Schools have different philosophies, and in many places the number of games won (even in a high-visibility sport like basketball) isn't the only measure of coaching success. The bottom line is it's the school's call to make. Best of luck to all.

Tony · 9 months ago

Fact: The Pinkerton Administrators have already interviewed and obtained sworn statments from key players and other coaches involved or witnesses to the incident. The Administrators have already confirmed the facts that an assault did take place. Given this information, aren't all schools REQUIRED to report this incident (allegations) to the police and allow them to investigate? Shouldn't a suspension be forthcoming to protect the children at the school? A teacher or administrator is never allowed to "touch" a student. Why doesn't the administration at least "suspend" this coach / teacher until the matter has been fully investigated by both the school and the police? In an inverse situation (a student assaulting a faculty member), that student would be at least suspended or expelled under the same set of facts. Why is Pinkerton then allowed to bypass STATE laws and requirements? Why wouldn't Pinkerton automatically take temporary protective actions for all students? Why does the school state that the matter falls under the Athlectic Department's jurisdication, until the Athletic Director is back from "vacation"? Cuodos to those players / coaches that were brave enough to report the incident.

Linda · 9 months ago

For the Athletic Director (Bob Royce) to claim that it was not until a reporter "called" had he heard of the "incident" is quite hard to believe when his son, Todd Royce, is the Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach and lives at home with Mom and Dad!!!! All the students were talking about the incident on the Monday following the game. I'd request that the police ask the the same question to AD Royce under oath. Remember, it was not the crime that got President Nixon in trouble, it was the cover up. Are the children really safe at Pinkerton....

Kaysie's_Kafe · 9 months ago

I was wondering the same thing Linda, why Todd didn't say anything to his father, or if he did, maybe he didn't see anything?

Tom · 9 months ago

Because of Pinkerton's status as a private-public school, situations like these can be swept under the rug. Like Tony, I also commend whoever stepped forward and put these facts on the table. For something like this to happen over two weeks ago and have it just surface now doesn't look good for Coach Rosinski, the Pinkerton administration, and even the school for that matter, and frankly is despicable. No matter the sport, Pinkerton seems to hold onto their coaches, and that appears to be the same thought process now. Mr. Royce, you need to can Rosinski. If he was leading his teams to the Final 4 every year, I'd be a little more understanding, but this coach can't even make it out of the first round with a team that arguably was the most talented in all of New Hampshire this year. Regardless of the coach's resume and record, he should NEVER put his hands on a player. This is not professional basketball, this is high school, where the students are 18 years old at the highest level. The situation is only going to escalate if Pinkerton doesn't fire Rosinski. Mr. Royce, please step in and do the right thing.

Jim · 9 months ago

It's about time something is done. I complained 2 years ago about the treatment of the athletes and how everything is kept hush hush because it's the " academy" This should of been resolved then, luckily no one got hurt. Nice job Bob for not knowing.Nice post Tony

Mike · 9 months ago

My son played for Pete several years ago. I have nothing but respect for the way that Pete managed the team during the 2 years we followed the varsity. I'm confident the school officials are handling the situation appropriately.

leroy · 9 months ago

well im thinking that he just didnt play very well and the coach needed to do this snap him out of it.

Lisa · 9 months ago

It's time to get Rosinski off the court. He is still trying to relive his youth. He only talks about himself and his accomplishements to his players and there parents the same stories over and over. He is not in touch with reality. More than three families 2 years ago complained to the Athletic Dept. Royce and Head Master Mary Anderson about the way Rosinski miss handeled several incidents under his watch. The sports program at the Academy is one way only. Once your hired as a coach your pretty much golden. Your untouchable because you were chosen.
Wake up Trustees and Head Master!!!

xavier · 9 months ago

Did any of you actually have Peter Rosinki as a teacher??? He is a fine man and a good teacher. Do we really know what the facts are here???? To judge a man guilty and endanger his career before we know the facts is very wrong.

I agree how Royce manages to still be employed amazes me. I had a incident with a coach(who is still employed by the academy) when I was a student over 10 years ago. Royce totally took the coaches side with the incident. Luckily it did not cost me a college scholarship.

Eric · 9 months ago

Oh I remember those incidents. When students were being complete jerks and so were their parents because Rosinski did not want members on his team that were not decent people as well as decent basketball players. From my experiences, above all Coach Rosinski wanted his athletes to be better people, even before being better basketball players. Every game, practice, and team meeting Rosinski stressed this and if he had a bad person on his team he would nicely, and respectively remove them from his team. NO FORCE INVOLVED.

John · 9 months ago

Robin you said the incident is minor because there were no injuries and in the next breath you say we're going to take it seriously what is it just a little issue because no one got hurt

Speers · 9 months ago

I don't think some of the readers get it. It doesn't matter if the Coach is a nice guy. You can't, I repeat, can't hit a kid, slap a kid, or lay a hand on them unless you are trying to protect yourself or others. The School Administration has the statements from the players, and they've all said the same thing. At that point, shouldn't this coach be suspended until a police report is completed? (Again, we're talking about an assault; by law, the school cannot investigate on their own, they are required to contact police regarding any suspect criminal issues) Certainly, the players could have lied collectively, but the normal thing to do would be to suspend the coach / teacher to immediately protect children, investigate, then render a decision. If the kids lied, then they should pay the price, especially if they lie to law enforcement, and then the school should punish them as well.

Pinkerton (the "Academy"), in typical fashion, has decided not to act, and has put at risk the players and students. Pinkerton Administrators hate bad press; but this time they cannot cover these deeds. Furthermore, I think there are solid facts not only for a law suit, but legal liability regarding the school's decision not to act (suspend). Amazing. I think the Catholic Church learned the hard way as it relatest to their sexual abuse scandal (although in fairness, we're not, hopefully, talking about sexual abuse. Assaulting a student is a criminal act, though)

PS The laws are equal when applied to private or public schools. If a teacher or administrator is made aware of an assualt (student to student, or teacher to student, or teacher to teacher), the school is still required to report to police. Why has Pinkerton above the law?

Speers · 9 months ago

Pinkerton- Here is some assistance with NH laws regarding the alleged "incident" by the basketball Coach.

LEVEL IV

All offenses under Level IV - are subject to the reporting requirements of the Safe School Zone Act. Violations of the Safe School Zone Act carry a penalty of a one (1) year minimum expulsion.

Level IV offenses are acts which result in violence to another person or property or which pose a direct threat to the safety of others in the school. These acts are clearly criminal and are so serious that they always require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the Board of School Committee. New Hampshire school authorities are obligated to report clearly established criminal offenses to law enforcement authorities.

A. EXAMPLES (NOT LIMITED TO)

1. Assault/battery on teacher, member of staff, or student; (Assault - RSA 631)

2. Continued threatening and/or stalking;

3. Possession of gun, knife, or other weapon; (RSA 159)

4. Setting fires, detonation of explosives, or arson; (RSA 634.1)

5. Sale of drugs; (RSA 318-B)

6. Defacing and/or destroying school property (major) - Criminal Mischief (RSA 634:2)

7. Bomb threat;

8. Possession of mace or similar irritants;

9. Extortion;

10. Other incidents deemed relevant by school administration.


B. PROCEDURES

1. The administrator verifies the offense, confers with staff involved and meets with the student. Parents are contacted.

2. Law enforcement officials are contacted.

3. A complete and accurate report is submitted to the Superintendent for possible School Board action.

4. The student is given a full due process hearing before the School Board if he/she and at least one parent/guardian requests it.

Although the above summarizes the issue if a student is accused, the same laws and regulations apply to a teacher, staff, or others involved in criminal assault. I again ask Pinkerton Academy Officials: Why are you exempt from reporting this matter to the police?

Steve · 9 months ago

The fact is no one knows the facts. Rosinski might be a terrible basketball coach, but he would never assault a student or team member. Most likely what happened was the athlete was being a complete a**hole and got into a yelling match with Rosinski. And because the parents of these kids are horrible at raising a respectful, level headed child they decided to blame someone else for their problems. The message here is parents do your job, stop blaming others, and take responsibility for your children's behavior. Rosinski is a good man and should not be punished becuase of some horrible parenting and d-bag students.

John · 9 months ago

Steve... sure blame it on the athlete, as far as we all know, the true story is not out yet. As far as being respectful your post was far from it...

Jane · 9 months ago

Steve.... The administration DOES know the facts. All the players' stories are the same as presented in the "sworn statements." Rosinski admitted to the team that he did it (assault) the kid "in a period of extreme frustration" because that player questioned the coach's decision to continue with a certain defense the coach was using.

The next day, at a private team meeting with all the team, Rosinski APOLOGIZED to the team, and said it was done under the "stress of the moment." The team then decided to keep this under wraps / internal as a "team matter."

Again, I don't think some of the readers get it. (Steve) Even if the kid was a complete jerk, or the parents were jerks, the coach can never, ever assault a player. Please feel free to run this by any law enforcement officers. Often, they have the same challenges: obnoxious criminal, obnoxious family adding fuel to a situation, but that officer cannot assault the perp.

Steve · 9 months ago

You've read these "sworn statements"? You spoke with rosinski?or are you just basing your point on the above article? As the reporter said he does not even know all the facts just what is rumored.

Jane · 9 months ago

Steve... I have actually interveiwed some of players involved, including those first called down to the Administrators office. The students have all told the same story, and have written the same set of facts. Furthermore, another meeting was held with Ms. Anderson, a few other Administrators, Royce, Rosinski, the "victim" and his parents, where again, in front of all of these individuals he, the vicitim, repeated the facts. (That was Monday). For the Pinkerton Administrators to make this kid sit down in front of the coach and repeat the story, is as bad as it gets. Don't these people (Pinkerton Administrators) understand normal judicial protocols? This was an internal discussion, not a criminal hearing. Roskinksi had already admitted to the crime and apologized to the team at the Sunday meeting. (Similar to a teacher or coach accused of sexual misconduct at a school; for the sake of the child during the due diligence and fact finding phase, do you really bring along the alledged purp.? I don't think so...... Only in a court of law with a judge and jury present.)

Now let's see if Pinkerton follows through and reports this appropriately to the police as required by state law. Then Coach Rosinski can have his day in court with the accuser, and see and hear his testimony under oath (again). The victim has written a statement, as well as his teammates. The victim has testified in front of the Administrators, along with some of the other players. What more do they need? DNA testing?

Pinkerton, you once again failed Judiciary protocols and practices 101. More importantly, you have failed to keep our children safe. I hope the student and parents pursue a civil case against the school; slam dunk (no pun intented).

Kaysie's_Kafe · 9 months ago

It will be interesting to see if he gets arrested or not.
I never did play for or have Peter as a teacher, but I did know him from around school and he was a really nice guy, It was pretty eye opening to learn of this. I did however sit in on some intense locker room talks from a certain coach and he did get carried away a lot. Pinkerton takes school sports way to serious. I wish Peter the best.

kenroy · 9 months ago

Give me a break. It sounds like people want this coach put in shackles. A few of you may know some details but it sounds like most of the group knows very little. Get over it. Life is tough. Keep treating your kids like a bunch of babies and they will always be looking for someone to lick their wounds.

Astro Fan · 9 months ago

Rosinski must go. 8 years as a varsity coach of the
largest school in the state and only 1 playoff win.
Take Royce with him.

John · 9 months ago

Has any of Pinkertons past great Basketball athletes gone on to play college ball?many should have.. many players need scholarships, help is needed from a coach that the players respect. News is... that Rosinski lost that along time ago..New coaches are needed to replace a lot of Pinkertons sports.

winagain · 9 months ago

Can Tony get out of his contract with Goffstown?

Astro Fan · 9 months ago

I know of many talented basketball players who
decided to attend other high schools because
peter was the coach @ Pinkerton. Pinkerton Academy
has a great reputation around the state and even the
country. The administration should not let this one
lousy coach drag down the entire school. He's had
his chance and has proven to everyone he's an
incompetant coach. It's time to move on

PA Super Fan · 9 months ago

Hey you three past and present parents with an axe to grind. Coach Rosinski has worked hard to make your sons the best player/person possible...but the rest is up to him. If your sons worked as hard on the court and at being gentlemen as you do at slander then there would not be a problem here. Your motives are vagully cloaked and those that read this should no the REAL FACTS.

Read the rest of the story at www.eagletribune.com/pusports/local_story_08600...

I hope is was fun being KING for a day. Go to CCHS and see what awaits you there...less playing time!

...and Tony can stay where he is...0 playoff appearance over the past five years...WOW...and lets not forget what got him fired from PA either.

Ted · 9 months ago

Peter.. I mean "PA Super Fan"... A couple of things.

One, did you mean "no" or "know"? (Guess you didn't finish Freshman English at PA).

Two, if the coach was honest in his attempt to "make your sons the best player / person" etc., he would tell the truth and take this burden away from the player (victim), the program, and the team. Why is it that that Pinkerton Administrators completely neglected the sworn statements of the other players who witnessed the assault?

Three, your personal attacks on this victim makes clear your attempts to slander him and the rest of his team that supported the original story of the assault. Do you really think this kid wanted to be in the spot light because of this incident?

Four, measuring the success of the PA boys basketball program based upon the number of "playoff appearences" is extremely shallow. So, do we measure Coach Rosinski by the number of state championships or playoff appearances, rather than his character in handling this situation and stepping up to the plate? Geez, they say "Ted Bundy" was a great guy to work with professionally, bright, personable, with a great future. Over 30 victims later, Ted is dead thanks to Florida's electric chair. (Oh.. I'm sorry.. you probably haven't read "US History and Crime in the 20th Century." Bundy was a "cereal" killer (just trying to help you out a bit with your Fred Flinstones in the a.m.... Okay, the word is "serial killer." You'll have to wait until Sophmore year for this word.)

Five, the Eagle Tribune article was significantly truncated from the details. (oh.. again I"m sorry. The word means "cut off / lacking." Junior English)

Bobby Knight was considered one of the greatest D1 basketball coaches of all time, with an impressive resume and at least 3 national championships. However, it wasn't until the assault tape surfaced with him choking a basketball player did the Administration at IU take any measures against him. (Like Rosinski, he denied facts) Rumors and facts about Coach Knight and his antics were rampant at IU for years, yet the school allowed him to victimize other players ($$$). Had someone stepped up earlier, we probably would have less former IU basketball players in therapy. Beneath the surface, as we all "know" now, Coach Knight was a raving, felonious, and dangerous lunatic. And that's okay?

Lastly, my boys never played for Pinkerton, so I have no axe to grind. However, he's worse than a middle school coach.

I have seen similar incidents over the year for which PA has continually buried the axes / facts / allegations. My contention will always be that children come first, and when it comes to any allegations about any crimes (either against a coach / teacher / administrator / or student), you MUST have independent investigators review and evaluate each case. There was no independence here. Similarly, the Catholic Church handled all of their sexual abuse cases INTERNALLY for almost half a century. And where did it get them? Thousands of sexual abuse victims, most of which suffered in silence, via substance abuse or even suicide, and probably close to $1 billion in civil settlements.

My man, PA Super Fan, you seriously have your priorities mixed up.... Perhaps if you child (assuming you've had Health 101) is ever on the receiving end of a crime you'll change your tune.

DISGUSTED! · 9 months ago

hey there PA SUperfan- KNOW your facts and watch whos name you throw around....You my friend DO NOT KNOW THE REAL FACTS-and the only real men here were the ones who came forward and told the truth no matter what the consequences will be....and at PA, there will be consequences (these men learned how to be real men from their parents, definately not rosinski!

firsthand · 9 months ago

I wish all of you actually knew what happened Steve Thissel, and Poota Rosinkski learn your facts

Astro Fan · 9 months ago

Just Some observations with all this contraversy.
#1-Tony has forgotten more about basketball than
Pete will ever know.

#2-I notice that Pete has far more detractors than the
supposedly 3 angry parents.

#3-I don't see many former players standing up for
their former coach.(they all know the story)

#4-Finally how can Peter possibly coach the Astros
after all this?

taylor · 9 months ago

you dont see any of the old players standing up for him because because they have lost all of their respect for him after playing at pa. the honorable thing to do is to step down rosinski, do everyone a favor.......maybe pa can win more than one playoff game

On the team · 9 months ago

clearly youre all clueless in this situation. None of you were present and dont know truly what happened if someone would like to actually kno what theyre talking about ill tell you if its true.

its a shame · 9 months ago

I agree with "on the team" don't you all have anything better to do than to tear him up??? Come on, the man, regardless of how many wins, championships etc., is a great man! Give him a break,...none of you have ever done anything you have regretted? Ever put your hands on your own child out of pure "in the heat of the moment"? Let's just remember, he's human and makes mistakes, let's also remember he took responsibility and appologized, what do you want....blood? Please, he's human, and like the bible says,....he who is sinless,...may cast the first stone!!!! You guys are acting like he killed someone, only if you were there and witnessed it first hand should you be able to give your "2 cents" worth!!! Let's see all you guys talking about "bringing them to championships" step up, you all have so much imput on it,...can you do a better job? Have you ever coached? Well, the rec. league might need some help! Until you have coached, don't point fingers,...who are we to judge that man anyway??? And by the way,...if you don't like the man and he's "so bad" why are some of your kids on the team? You guys are being rediculous, look at the big picture and remember we are all human and make mistakes,...give the guy a break, NOBODY'S PERFECT!!!

DISGUSTED! · 9 months ago

Are you kidding me "its a shame"? How would you feel if you trusted PA and Coach R with your child and this is what goes on.....Yes, people make mistakes, and there are always consequences... the hardest thing to do in life is to admit your mistakes and suffer the consequences- so you can learn from it!-what does this teach our kids? Cover up, lie and keep quiet if you want to FIT IN at PA...And for the record, I DO KNOW WHAT WENT ON!

on the team · 9 months ago

in reference i was in the lockerroom and saw how coach rosinski put his hands on the player no question all of you learn facts

DISGUSTED! · 9 months ago

thank you "on the team"- i commend you for your courage and morals for standing up and doing what was right- TELLING THE TRUTH! it too bad that PA and Coach R doesnt see it that way and all of the kids who did the same are made out to be liars....shame on PA, shame on Coach R......

rediculous · 9 months ago

well "on the team" if you are indeed on the team, and was indeed in the locker room, and indeed saw Coach Rosinski put his hands on the player, why indeed don't you step up and be honest. Why won't you go forward and tell someone what you saw? Like the police, headmaster, anyone? Why are you letting this get swept under the carpet? Where is your dignity? Come on, and to all the other comments...were you all there and actually see what happened, or are you the "disgruntled parents" they are talking about who made these false accusations? Come on,...get a life will ya!!! The player in which this supposedly happened to said nothing happened people, he said he yelled at him!!! Did someone pay him??? Really, go back to your day jobs, or take your kids off the team if it's that bad!!!

Get the facts straight folks! · 9 months ago

Fact-Rosinski did have physical contact with athlete.
Fact- Incident was witnessed by teammates as well as fellow coaches.
Fact- The complaint was not issued by the athlete directly invoved.
Fact-There was a meeting between athlete, his parents, Rosinski, and Pinkerton officials.
Fact-Family of athlete was notified of complaint through Pinkerton administration.
Fact-The athlete and the family were not given a private session to discuss situation with Pinkerton admistration, separate from coach.
This is an awkward time for the athlete directly involved. He has said what occured and has never strayed from that.

Stephen DePaula · 9 months ago

I have known Peter for a long time. I played under him as a freshman in 1986, when he was just an assistant freshman coach. It is the opinion of many of us that have played for him that Peter is one of the finest coaches a young player could have. Peter is also a decent, gentle and kind person. agood father and husbnd. I was fortunate to have played for him. Moreover I have never experienced Peter losing his temper in a way that would cause harm to anyone. Nor do I know anyone who has played for him the past 20 years that could provide a single account that would be in disagreement with this statement.

I would hope that those who have known Peter and played for him will lend their support. I would give Peter the benefit of the doubt in this instance. I am sure this incident is being exaggerated. Peters outstanding dedication and service to the students and athletes of Pinkerton Academy demand that much!

Stephen DePaula
Class of 1990
Pinkerton Academy Basketball Player 1986-1990

Class of 2007 · 9 months ago

SD you are right about everything except he did make a mistake in the locker room against South(grabbed player by shirt and held against wall for no other reason than player having disagreement) and he's not a good coach. Being a good guy and good father unfortunately does not make you qualified to be a Varsity Coach. 1 Win in playoffs in 7 years, that is embarassing. Not one Scholarship Player in 7 Years it is because he is too lazy to promote his players. You have never seen a team roll over for their coach like his teams do for him. Notice not one family that has played for him in last few years are sticking up for him. Not one. Why? They all feel he is good guy just lousy coach.

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

Dear Class of 2007:

I am not about to get into a contest of wits. That was not my purpose in writing. I am not stating that Peter did or did not make mistakes in this situation. That is not for me to determine. I stated I would give him the benefit of the doubt given his tenure as a teacher and as a fine coach. Make no mistake class of 2007 Peter is a fine coach, regardless of his playoff and or win/loss record.

Do you know what Peter’s record is for graduating his players? How many attend college as student athletes? How many of his players are good citizens? How many will go on to be productive members of our society? How many of his athletes will become college graduates, good men, good fathers and good husbands? Coaches should be measured in more than x's and o's and wins and losses. If Peter is measured by the former then he is one of the best coaches in the state. His players are better people because of him, not just “better” basketball players.

The reality of sports is that almost 99% of the high school players in the nation do not have the god gifted physical ability to be a scholarship athlete or a pro. So we better start defining coaches by how many of them are helping mature these young men beyond that of the basketball court and ready them for life after sports. Peter does this better than anyone I know and he lives for it!

I am not one to brag. But I think it is important to establish a baseline for having an opinion in the first place. So far 2007 I don’t have one from you. I played 4 years of basketball at Pinkerton. I was fortunate to be a part of two state titles. I went on to play 4 years of collegiate basketball in an NCAA division three program. I have a brother that played seven years of professional baseball in the Cleveland Indians organization after receiving a full division one scholarship. I have a father that played collegiate football for Wake Forest University in the ACC as a division one scholarship athlete. I have a son who is one of the top 20 snowboarders in the country and is sponsored by Flow Snowboards at the age of 10. I have also played for Peter. I have assistant coached at the high school and collegiate levels. So I am comfortable in stating that it is my opinion that Pete Rozinski is a fine coach. Please establish your baseline for the reverse of this position.

By the way a little tap in the locker room never hurt any kid that I know. Those of us that have received them here and there are better for it. I still remember a specific incident to this day with a coach that I respect more than any coach that I had high school or college that pushed me into a set of lockers because I was being lazy in transition. Man I never had a problem after that. I was the first one down the court every time. Why because I respected my coach and loved him. I know what he did was right. Too many parents are to busy saying ...” oh poor Johnny”. In stead of letting their kids grow up.

My guess 2007 is that you are one of those guys that claims he knows what he is talking about, but when it comes to it lacks actual first hand knowledge of playing. I have a pretty good idea that you were either a non athlete or a frustrated athlete. I know this because you did not even have the intestinal fortitude to write your full name in this blog. That is how I know you are not an athlete. I don’t know a single athlete that is a coward. And you sir are a coward.

Players win state titles, not coaches. Players win games not coaches. The problem is that most of the arm chair quarterbacks in this blog don't now how to define what a "good" coach is in the first place. Many here have not played sports at a high level or any level at all. This is like bloging with pros vs. Joes. Define what a good coach is. Do that first! If winning is your only metric than you have really no idea what you are talking about. And scholarships, please! If that is your criteria for defining what a good basketball coach is in the state of New Hampshire than you’re just an idiot.

The most ridiculous thing about this blog is that it starts its discussion speaking on an isolated event, and then burns out of control about topics that have little to nothing to do with the issue. This blog is not a discussion on Peter’s win loss record, or his ability to turn mediocre athletes into superstars. The blog is not about bringing Tony C back as a coach. This blog is about a winy kid who got an alleged tap in the locker room .

Scholarships are hard to achieve. 1/10th of 1% of all high school players in the country will ever go on to be college athletes, never mind getting a full athletic scholarship. Collegiate and Pro scouts will find talent where it exists, regardless of the win loss record of any team. Not producing scholarship athletes is a player issue not a coach issue. The fact is parents always think their kids should get scholarships. Most parents have little to know idea what it takes to receive one. My brother threw 97 miles and hour; my father ran the forty in 4.6 as a 240 lb running back in the 60’s. I played basketball with a kid that could take a quarter of the top of the backboard without a running start. None of these attributes are coached. A god given combination of elite physical attributes is what separates most non scholarship athletes from scholarship athletes. Most parents think their kids possess these attributes because they have never had a 6’8 point guard from North Carolina dunk on them. I have!

Coaches motivate players, educate and teach athletes. Coaches organize, and bring unity, purpose and spirit to their respective sport. Peter does all these things well. It is always amazing to me how every year parents and student athletes take on less personal accountability to their overall success and place the blame of their personal failures on the shoulders of others. In this case we want to blame a high school coach for lack of winning, scholarships, and state titles. When I played players were responsible for those things. I guess times have changed. Every day I read the paper I understand more and more why were are in the state we are in. The world we be better with a few more Peter’s around.


Steve DePaula Jr.
Class of 1990
Pinkerton Academy Basketball Player 1986-1990

James · 9 months ago

Steve... You are first player that has come forward and at least given some prospective from your own personal experience with Coach Rosinski. That's great. However, don't you believe that making public the "sworn statements" from the players regarding this incident would put finality to this issue? (The players/ Assist coaches were witnesses to the alleged incident). While it was great you had a positive experience with the guy, we all know of "good" people making horrible mistakes. All we want is the truth. Allowing those documents to go public, or allowing the press to interview some if not all of the witnesses, would close this matter.
Your thoughts Stephen?

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

James:

Sorry for the delayed response. My son Chris was competing in the USASA national snowboard Championships in held at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Thanks for your perspective. Here are my thoughts. I don't believe that it is a horrible mistake in the first place. We are assuming that a little love tap in the locker room is a bad thing. Sometimes it is a necessary thing. Sometimes it is important to handle things internally. I don't know what happened in that particular locker room that particular day. If this kid got out of line, and the coach put him back into line than that is what I would expect to happen. Option two is to simply kick the kid off the team. That decision could have been even more damaging to the team, I am not sure.

What I do know is if Rozinski got that upset, then the kids most likely deserved the reaction he got. In my day I would have got an asskicking from the coach followed by an ass kicking by my father. Parents have changed and kids have changed and not for the better. This save the kids mentality is quite frankly crap! There is no place for politically correct radical liberalism in high level athletics. Unless the kid was physically hurt by the incident, which he was not, he should pick up his deflated ego and let the coach, coach. Players should play. Parents should watch, and support their kids with transportation and financial support. Don’t get me wrong I believe in protecting your kids from harm, but not from the harm of a bruised ego.

If this kid thinks this level is too difficult for him he should quit while he is ahead. There are new collegiate recruits every year gunning for your position. There is a place for some corporal treatment in sports, the military and growing up. Abuse no, but as Lou Holts said….” Discipline is something you do for someone not to someone. “ I think this message applies. Parents if your kids can’t take a little grinding in the locker room from time to time, get them into art not sport.

Respectfully,

Steve DePaul Jr
Class of 1990
Pinkerton Academy Varsity Basketball Player 1988-1990
New England College Basketball 1990-1994

James · 8 months ago

OMG... Aren't you being a hypocritic here? On one hand you berate Tony for abusing players then you condone such behavior on the other. I'm glad I'm not your kid. The priests used to say the same to some of my altar boy friends, but that was more like "lay down" and take it like a man.
You must have voted for Bush.
Disgusted.
Wait until your kids write about you Steve. You have become the man you most hated growing up- Tony C.
"Please sir, may I have another?"
Animal House 1978

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

James their is a difference between abuse behavior and discipline. Tony is an abusive charachter, Peter is not.

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

James:

I suggest you define the words abuse and discipline. When you do I hope you will understand the difference between the two. You don’t seem to understand that there is a difference.

I am not berating Tony. I am stating some facts. See James, I unlike you have played for several coaches in my athletic career. I have played for both coaches mentioned in this blog. I have first hand knowledge of their personalities and behavior. I know these men. You don't know either one of them as an athlete, do you? You have not played for either of them have you?

Since I have played for both of these coaches, in fact have over 10 years with Tony and 4 with Peter. I think I can clearly articulate that Peter's coaching style is very different from Tony's. Again Tony was abusive; he berated kids over a long period of time. Peter was firm with us but always positive. Peter certainly gave us his share of constructive criticism, but with it also came a great amount of praise. Peter likes kids. Peter coaches because he genuinely likes kids. Tony coaches because he likes himself. He likes the way winning makes him feel. He likes control and he needs to feed his ego. As a result he sometimes does not always make the best decisions as how he treats his players.

Just for the record I am glad you’re not my kid also. I also think the catholic priest reference is little over the top, and I am not sure I can clearly understand a direct correlation between either Tony’s behavior and Peters that corresponds in anyway with my vote for President. Your writing style takes on a sort of unintelligence that I have difficulty with. It makes me feel that you are too young to correspond with. Are you even old enough to vote is a question that comes to mind? I say this because the last time I saw an OMG reference it was on facebook from a 13 year old.

In any case. We speak from different platforms. Mine is from my experience as a high school and college athlete. It is also from someone who knows these men, has played for them. And can speak intelligently about their perspective coaching styles.

Steve DePaula

CORY RAY LICATA!!!!! · 8 months ago

ur just stupid. Rosinski is NOT the finest coach a player could have. throughout my unfinished 4 years here at Pinkerton i have seen that man single handedly destroy the game of basketball for well over 20 kids. Its disgusting.

Stephen DePaula · 8 months ago

Now there is a bright comment!

Now there is a bright comment.

Ur is spelled incorrectly. Throughout should be capitalized. the number 4 should be spelled out. I should be capitalized. The word handedly is spelled incorrectly. The number twenty should be spelled out. So who is stupid Cory?

Gregg Brander · 9 months ago

Winagain are you serious!

Trying to get Tony C out of his contract at Goffstown to coach again at P.A. I guess you never played for him did you! I attended P.A. games as far back as the early 80's when Tony C first arrived at Pinkerton, and played for both Peter at the Freshmen level and Tony at the Varsity level for 3yrs, 2yrs as a Starter. Their coaching styles are so far apart, you can't imagine. I wish some of you who wrote in bad mouthing Peter would have had the experience of playing for both these coaches as I did, and being in the locker room and at practices and having Tony C belittle you for no reason. Peter treated all his players as young adults and in a very respectful manner, and not once did he ever lose his cool with any of us. Not the same can be said for Tony C. If you would have attended all the games that I have and played for both these coaches you would have wished Peter became the Head Coach many years before he received the position, the Boys Varsity Team would have been far better off! And as far as knowledge of the game, I would suspect someone who played basketball through College, as Peter did, would have a far greater knowledge then someone who never picked up a ball in his life!

Gregg Brander
Class of 1993
Pinkerton Academy Basketball Player 1989-1993

Jay · 9 months ago

Agree with you Gregg on a couple of things, but disagree on more. For a school this big though the programs should be much much better. There are great kids and athletes in Derry that refuse to play for this subpar basketball program. They used to transfer to Trinity, or other schools, or play for the Boys and Girls Club.

I've watched both of these guys over the years at the camps and games, and even know many who have played for both. Technically Tony C. is far superior on the game than Peter. You can see it on a lot of the details in the games (defenses, matchups, timeouts, substitutions, development of players, teaching fundamentals.). You might agree by watching a far better PA team LOSING almost every year to a far inferior Goffstown team; Tony clocks him almost everytime. It's actually pretty funny because of their love for each other. Peter is so predicatable. But that's the coaching ability of Tony, and shows Peter's lack of real coaching skills. I don't have a right to offer an opinion on either of these guys behind the scenes, or how they treated kids in privately. I have only heard it from the player's stories, and this one about Peter just want me to say to PA enough is enough.

I used to laugh at the camps watching Peter spend a whole day on a chest pass. Passing fundamentals are important, but he would beat a dead horse and would never rise to the level of teaching or off season development for his team necessary to be a successful coach or have a good program. How about the "feet or thumb" size thing he obsessed about? Yeah, that can really predict how good a kid will be based on that info!

I also knew of Tony's reputation but I really fault PA headmasters in the end.

On where Peter played in college Seriously?? That was nothing more than a high school with a basketball program. I wouldnt even go there on that argument.

John Q. · 9 months ago

I don't want to get into the what happened/didn't happen in the PA locker room, but last time I checked Coach Carnevale had more state championships (2) than Coach R. had playoff victories (1).

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

Jay:

Peter played at St. Joes in Vermont. They played real teams with real collegiate athletes. Where did you play sir?

I also believe that Peter scored almost 2,000 points in college, and regardless of where he played that is an unbelievable achievement. Regardless of this statement, a good player does not always mean a good Coach and vice versa. Peter is a good coach. Unless you have played for both of these guys which I have you know nothing. Your opinion is useless. Watching from the sidelines does not produce first hand knowledge. I was laughing out load at your meatless commentary.

My bet is that you did not play. You are one of many armchair qb's in this blog? Tony will not be allowed to Coach at Pinkerton again, so this is a mute point. Sounds by your fascination with Tony C that you have a little bit of man crush on him. Nice to be a fan! Many of us that played for him, would not again. Those assistant coaches who coached for him would also not coach for him again.

Tony makes Peter look like a saint. Tony has violated every ethical practice known to the sport. He epidermises the win at all cost attitude. Even if that cost is your son's mental or emotional stability. Tony was blackballed for several years from New Hampshire basketball. He could not even get a job in the sport until Goffstown. No college team would touch him and every high school administrator knows that with Coach C’s winning also goes his over inflated ego and let’s just say less borderline criminal behavior. So for all his winning he was relegated to coaching Goffstown? Why do you think that is? That is a rhetorical question. Why? Because even though he is a very talented coach, he is a nut case.

He is not a basketball god. Coach C is a man flesh and blood. He is not perfect, he is fallible and he is flawed. On the surface he seems very congenial. He is not. He is a coward who prayed on the undeveloped emotions of teen aged boys. At the end of the day he is bad for basketball and bad for kids. I have detailed accounts of his abusive behavior toward kids. But I am not going to get into it. Every time you Coach C lovers get excited to the point of sexual arousal I know we have another person who knows nothing about the man. I played for him from the time I was 6 until I was 17. He was the single best and worst thing that happened to me in my athletic career. As a college athlete I learned how abusive he actually was. It was in college I learned that he was not that smart, gifted or god like.

Say what you will about Peter. He is good for kids. If your kids is that good to earn a scholorship, get him into Prep A.

Respectfully,

Steve DePaula Jr
Class of 1990
Pinkerton Academy Varsity Basketball Player 1988-1990
New England College Basketball 1990-1994

Jay · 8 months ago

Steve..

I just respond with a few key points;

1) Peter and Tony BOTH are bad coaches, period.
2) I'm a former DII (now a D1) level school football player. Former College football Assistant Coach. Former AAU High School Basketball Coach. Brothers and sister were DI and DII athletes (basketball and football). And guess what, I'm my worst critic, yet believe I have enough college, high school and youth coaching and playing experience to evaluate these two guys in hoops.
3) I'm not a Tony C supporter. (please re-review my comments) I just made the point that technically, Peter's worse.
4) The issue at hand is a) did he touch (assault) a kid? b) Where was the administration for this current allegation, Tony C's abuse, and for you as a victim of this abuse?
5) Lastly, the College of St. Joe in VT? A coed school of maybe 250 males when he attended (now, apparently, has about 250 students in total)?? Oh, I've heard his speeches on this many a time on his playing days. It's really kind of sad.

People good for my "kids" don't hit my kids... ever!!

Respectfully,
Jay

Steve dePaula · 8 months ago

Jay;

Peter is not a bad coach. What is your definition of such? And since you did not play for him how are you coming to this conclusion? Secondly as you admit you have never played for either one of Tony or Peter. So, for you to have a sideline opinion of either one of them is exactly that. You hold an opinion without basis. You being a division two football player suggests that you are not a basketball player in th program and it further demonstrates my point.

To write that someone is a good or bad coach without ever playing for them is irresponsible sir. You are relying on what to make this conclusion? Innuendo, rumor, someone else’s opinion of which you are drawing your own inference. However you are coming to your conclusion your perspective is one that is at best third party. As a former player and now coach you should know better. I am a little disappointed with you if this is the case.

As far as the school Peter chose, students choose schools for all kinds of reasons. Maybe Peter likes Vermont? Maybe he liked the small class sizes? Maybe he liked his coach? Maybe he liked the academic programs? Maybe he felt he could contribute immediately to a small program and have more impact then that of going to a D2 school an sitting the bench for two years? Maybe he liked the food? Who knows? Students pick schools for all kind of reasons. Just because Peter played at a small school does not mean other larger schools were not interested in him. In also does not prove that Peter was not a terrific athlete. Many great athletes have come from small programs. Your commentary reads like you don’t really understand the full picture; and while you berate Peter’s program I am sure my friends in the large D1 programs would mock the program you were in, some of them. Does it mean that you were not a good football player because you did not play at Notre Dame? Please, come up with some arguments that contain some meat.



Steve DePaula

Kaysie's_Kafe · 9 months ago

baseball(1986)Is not better than basketball(1990). They haven't gotten rid of Ron, they sure aren't going to get rid of Peter.

Tim · 9 months ago

"Can't we all just get along?"
Rodney.. King

Gregg Brander · 9 months ago

John Q if you remember correctly Tony C. also has 2 championship defeats, all because he didn't have the right came plan in tact. I played on the last Pinkerton Team to play in the championship against West in 1993. They were a much bigger team than us, but talent wise we were equals. You would think playing against a team, with 3 starters over 6'5" while my pinkerton squad didn't have anyone close to that, you would want to speed the game up and make those big guys run. But oh no, our game plan was to slow it down and play pass it around the perimeter. We had played this team many times in summer ball, both of us having full squads in tact and we ran them out of the gym! Yes we did lose a couple of times, but also beat them our fair share, all because we ran, and didn't slow the game down! Maybe you should look back at the defeats and not just the victories. Many of the kids that won those championships were coached by many different people before they even got to the Varsity level, and that is were they received there best coaching. It was talent that won those championships, not the coaching!

Gregg Brander · 9 months ago

Jay in saying that kids play at the boys club or transfer to Trinity rather than play for Peter, I admit I don't know any of those kids now, but I do know this happened far more often under the old coaching staff than it does now! Many years in the late 80's and early 90's the Derry Boys Club had a far superior team than the Varsity squad due to the fact they didn't want to play for Tony! Kids aren't going to get along with all there coaches, but I think it is great to play for your High School, it is probably more the parents that move there kids to play somewhere else, because they all think there kids are going to play in the NBA!

Jay · 9 months ago

Hey Greg... I actually agree with your points.

A guy like Mike Cassidy from the Boys Club could have taken these teams to the top almost every year.
I was just comparing Tony versus Peter. Certainly from the sounds of it (from all I know and heard through players), Tony was no day at Fenway. But between the two coahes, I believe Tony had a little more technical skills.
In the end, again for the prestige and size of PA, neither of these guys should be coaching at a varsity level. Those that follow high school basketball with passion know that there are maybe 5 - 7 coaches that are any good in this state (From L down). Those few good coaches can take a group of mediocre players and make them into champions. PA, on the other hand, allows mediocrity by allowing problem coaches to stay for years on end. From my view, however, some of the thing that have gone on should be grounds for firing immediately, don't you think? Lastly Gregg, do you think the PA Administration should be held accountable for all of these problems? They had to hear stories from the past players from what you said. I just can't comprehend why they don't take responsibility for all of this!

Gregg Brander · 9 months ago

Jay I know Mike personally and I was a member of the Boys Club throughout my youth, but I never had the experience of playing on one of his team due to playing on numerous other squads, so I can't really comment on his coaching ability. Though from the outside looking in he does a great job. I have however had the experience of playing for many different coaches from many different areas of the state while playing AAU ball, when AAU ball actually stood for something as there was only one team representing each age group when I played, rather than the hundreds of teams from NH that call themselves AAU Teams, and with this being said, I received my best coaching from the coaches right around the Derry area, including playing many years for Chester Teams. So in saying that there are only 5 to 7 coaches that can lead there teams past better competition I can't really comment on, because as I said my best coaching came the local coaches! I was around the Pinkerton program more in the 80's and 90's and looking back on some of the things that went on, yes I do feel that certain situations should have been considered fireable offenses. I do know Peter personally, and through his coaching career, this is the first instance I have heard of any possible issue (allegedly), so I don't feel it is right to just get rid of a coach for 1 thin that supposedly did or did not happen! And yes, I due agree totally with you, that over the years the administration has turned there back on many things that have happened and should be held accountable, most noteably under the old coaching regime, but we don't have enough time to get into all of that!

Get the facts straight folks! · 9 months ago

Hey Gregg and Jay... Rosinski did cross a line in that locker room and had physical contact with athlete. Though not malicious it was excessive. What do you guys think would be fair and reasonable outcome. Reading your blogs you both sound level headed and experienced in the realm of highschool sports. Just curious?

John Q. · 9 months ago

Gregg, Thank you very much for further validating my point. Tony C. is 2 - 2 in state title games which means he'll forget more playoff victories than Coach R. will ever remember. Under the Carnevale regime Astro players got to play numerous times on the Lundholm floor and hoist championship plagues twice. In the last 7 years the only Astro players to get into the Lundholm gym for playoff games are the ones who paid an admission at the ticket window.

Thanks again Gregg !!

Jay · 9 months ago

Hey John Q.. The day I think I really know what's going on would be dangerous. I'm a wannabee and that's pretty sad.. (only kidding; no that's right on)
I try and view all of this objectively, and my boys don't even play hoops. I'm just a long time (fake) player for 40 years, but have taken the time to really learn the game, watch the coaching and players, around the area, at the local good college programs, or live or on TV. (watching the coaches live during timeouts, instructing, etc.; you get a feel as to who is good versus mediocre.) I cannot provide any comments on the NBA, other than WNBA, as the NBA appears to have lost the spectrum of key elements needed across the board. (more of a show sometimes, except for playoffs; no defense) I just expect to see better teams from PA, especially when you see some of the calibur of players from around the area at for instance the Sports Zone, B&G Club, even Hood Park sometimes. As I mentioned previously, I think there is plenty of talent, but you need the sold foundation of a good program, including some good coaches, for which I do not believe PA has in its boys BB. You have the supply, you just don't really have the demand (sure they cut kids, but it really should be an area where there is a good supply of kids, cultivated from the various programs) I've actually seen some of the better coaches at PA in other sports where they draft good players in one sport to play the other one (yeah.. the coaches aren't aways thrilled, but you can take a great soccer player that's' quick / has great defensive skills, and have them on the court for defensive / rebounding / or even transition ball.)
Regarding my comment about the 5 -7 good or great coaches, I meant those that really standout from the rest of the pack when you watch them handle their players, and make the calls or changes when necessary, etc. And those few can be seen across all classes (Class L down), and across genders (absolutely).
I've seen PA teams coming down the wire, and the coaches (including Peter) making horrible substitutions or calls (i.e. I saw a kid this year at PA having a great game under the boards, not in any foul trouble, not tired, and the coach takes him out and the other team out rebounds PA, and PA goes down by 10? What gives? A good coach will see who is "on" that night, what combos are working, how the momentum is, how matchups or defenses are or are not working, when to pull a player, and make the changes. You just don't see that level at PA; rarely, let me qualify)

It's great especially to see how the women's college programs have come so far, as well as the WNBA. Some folks do not like the women's programs, but that's their problem. If you want to see great basketball and a lot of time less selfishness and fundamentals, watch women's hoop. Tenn / UCONN women's basketball is just unbelievable. (don't approve of coaching styles, but your dealing with older players who should know what their getting into; High school, the administration has to watch closely; at PA, it's obvious their lacking in care, concern, or oversight.) And most importantly, you never, ever, ever grab a player, period!!!

Tim2letitgo · 9 months ago

If this was actually a case of the coach grabbing a player by the shirt and holding him against the wall while giving him a piece of his mind - I'd probably give him a pass on that - if it was as earlier reported him throwing the kid to the ground - then I think that crosses the line.

Back in my day you didn't question or talk back to the coach as it sounds like this young man was doing. Many of the young athletes these days seem to think they are destined for the pros and know better than the coaches that coach them. Likely a product of their parents - who sit on the sidelines criticizing every move - lots of armchair quarterback parents out there who have never played or coached a day in their life, but are quick to pass judgement on a coach when their little Johnny is not getting enough play time, etc.

If the parents don't want to press charges - let it go. I imagine the coach is going to be watching his contact with the players from here out based on the press this has gotten.

Gregg Brander · 8 months ago

John Q if you read my comments correctly, it was the talent of the players that made it to and won those championships, rather than the coaching! Those players, including myself received there best coaching before they ever suited up for the Varsity team. In a span of 6 seasons we made 4 finals appearances all due to our talent as players, in the numerous seasons before 1988 and numerous seasons after 1993 how many playoff games were won under the direction of Tony? I don't know the exact number, but I'm sure it is few, due to the talent not being as good as it was during those 6 years. Talent won those championships, not coaching! And lets not even get into where some of those talented players came from, can you say Cedric Seymore. I just wonder how he ever made it all the way from the Bahamas to little Derry, NH who was pulling the strings there?

John Q. · 8 months ago

Gregg, what Pinkerton didn't do this year with the talent they had was frankly, extremely embarrasing. So, if Tony had all the talent, in your opinion, at least he faccilitated all that talent to 2 state championships and 2 state runner ups. Well, I guess Tony did a helluva job facillitating!! What do you call what was done with Verge, Cassidy, Mathieu, Proulx and Rees this year? Coaching or facilitating?

You are what you are, my friend, as one famous coach used to say:

Tony: owner of 2 state championships

Present Pinkerton coach: Players have to pay admission to get into Lundholm.

been there... · 8 months ago

I think it is funny (or sad) that a coach can assault a child and have witnesses, and people blame it on the victim.....no coach should EVER physically toucha a child!!!!!

Tom · 8 months ago

I think that this behavior is ridiculous and certainly not appropriate! What are we teaching these young men? As far as the assistant coach, he should be ashamed of himself as well, to not speak up, he is to blame as well. Where will this end? I guess we have our own Booby Night, wasn't the last Pinkerton Coach relieved of his duties for inappropriate conduct? What does the administration have to say about this?

Jay · 8 months ago

NH Coach 2... Thanks for your posting, and I understand both sides of the argument. I guess my two biggest concerns are that I know players first hand that have described in "incident" and they're calling it an assualt. Two, the player and player's family, did apparently decide not to press charges and just drop it. However, I default back to the laws in this state if an assualt did take place, and witnesses support the assault, they that person (coach / student / teacher / etc.) should be prosecuted and fired. Yeah, I know he's a bad coach, but probably not a bad guy. But the fact that someone, allegedly, assualted a player, and the PA administrators botched the investigation (as usualy) does not justify the facts. Again, I urge the Derry News to perhaps complete this story by interviewing some of the players who's statement validate witnessing "an assault." Remember, some of these kids are fearful of retaliation, from the Administration down to other students. The accusations against Bobby Knight caused some student to issue death threats against that former player, then erased with the infamous "choking tape." I've heard from inside PA sources that the Coach claimed he had a "bad leg" and slipped into a player... Sure...
Lastly, I could probably waste all your readers time and space and show links to investigations being buried, from Enron, Indiana University, etc, until some complelling evidence showed the opposite. Similiar to the recent moves by a federal judge in the Sen. Ted Stevens trial, that judge as ordered that an independent lawyer investigate the matter, not the prosecution's office where the prosecutorial misconduct allegedly took place, leading to the conviction of Sen. Stevens, then overturned by judge after finding material facts that were not presented to the defense.

Get the facts straight folks! · 8 months ago

NHCoach2-
Please understand neither his parents or the athlete recanted ANYTHING! The athlete has stated the facts several times and has never changed a thing. Pinkerton Academy owes nothing to him but to put forth the facts so his credibility remains intact. He has handled this entire event with the utmost maturity. Rosinski aside, there is a good kid here who deserves better.

Steve · 8 months ago

Did we all forget about last years episode. Oh you didn't that is because they swept it under the rug again. The Varsity team got caught gambling on the team bus and one kid lost like 300 bucks and the coaches were right there. It was brought to Royce and the team had to collect food for a charity and all was forgotten. The school will do anything to keep it out of the papers. This years team was prodicted to win the whole thing this year by the sports writers and they had the talent to do it but just like every year the coaching was the reason. And yes I know My son played for Rosinski for four years and it was really bad to see the way those games were coached.

CORY RAY LICATA!!!!! · 8 months ago

o yeah by the way the reason the student and his parents dropped the charges is becouse the athletic director ROYCE threaten the boy with not being able to apply the college that he wants following his senior year. The whole athletics department is currupt and the only person that knows how to win is O'rielly. THANK GOD WE HAVE SOMETHING.

p.s. ROSINSKI NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH!!!!!!!!!!

Stephen DePaula · 8 months ago

If I were you Cory, I would be more concerned that I can not write a cohesive paragraph then about my failed playing days at Pinkerton.

I wish you luck. Burger King I think you have another applicant.

Jason · 8 months ago

There should be a comma following Burger King..

Stephen DePaula · 8 months ago

No Jason there should not be a comma after Burger King. A comma is reserved for pause. No pause is necessary in this sentence. You’re an idiot. But thanks for helping prove my point.

No more guys, we won our argument. You lost. Coach R has been investigated and cleared. No more blogging for this guy. You nay Sayers can keep the fire burning. Just understand that you’re using wet logs at this point.

Al · 8 months ago

Maybe you Stephen should stick to critiquing English and keep out of the important issue here....There WAS and assault and it was swept under the carpet.....I hope the Derry police step in and investigate this the way it should have been from the start. Then you my friend, would know the truth.....Its not about who has proper english here, its what best for the kids at PA.....

Jason · 8 months ago

"A comma is reserved for a pause."

Stephen, ah, there is a pause after Burger King. Where's your comma following "No Jason"? The word "Sayers" should not have been capitalized. Most importantly Stephen, you're focusing in on trivial issues, rather than the substantive issues at hand. We all make mistakes when typing fast. On a blog, who cares. I'm sure that you didn't major in English at NEC.

What I love most about your comments to date is that you are extremely critical of Tony and his "years of abuse", yet at the same time speak like "a little love tap" never hurt anyone. Or your comment inferring that the incident was far less physical than what these players experience in a game (paraphrasing). So you're admitting that physical contact did take place between the coach and the player? This even contradicts Rosinski's statements. You and Coach Rosinski need to get your stories straight.

I think you have a man crush on PETER. (Yeah, it's a rehash of your previous Tony C. reference.) You really sound homophobic, 14 years old, and are totally hypocritical in your statements.

Bottom line, I seriously think that you don't get it. Abuse can be physical or mental. You don't touch a kid. You don't touch a kid. You don't touch a kid. (young, high school or college level) I don't care what they did to you in "your day." You can ream a kid up and down in a locker room, hit home a point, without ever touching a kid.

Great that your son has apparently done well athletically, but I hope you didn't give him a little "love tap" a few times now and then to "get him in line," or mentally abuse him when he didn't perform up to YOUR expectations.

You also refer to your own father's methodology... "he'd kick my a^^" blah blah blah. You really don't see the hypocricy in all of this???

Lastly, your reference that there is no room for the liberal politically correct blah blah blah in sports just validates that you're a Red neck Republican. I love how you and Fox News tie everything to a liberal conspiracy. (By the way, did you work at Guantanamo Bay, specializing in water boarding? Just asking. It appears from some of your comments that you have experience in both torture and perhaps S&M.

You obviously need some parental and / or some professional training in the areas of abusive behavior, sexual orientation and equality. Do you have any women you work with in your firm (Brownstone?) I'd love for your colleagues to read your postings, and then see the real side of their managing director.

As personal lives often inter-connect with professional lives, I would love to see your demeanor and policies on the job. ("Oh, your gay, so we won't hire you." "Oh, you played sports and your a guy, you're hired." "I'm sorry Ms. _____, although you were hired at the same position Jim was, you're a woman and, well, probably not deserving of the same level of pay. Oh, that's because you'll probably have more time off to take care of the kids, or have those "monthly" problems we don't like to talk about that might affect attendance. Also, we know that your husband is the bread winner, and you're just doing this to get out of the house...."

Stephen, this is your life. Sad, but true.

FYI · 8 months ago

The Derry Police have been to PA on at least two different occasions regarding this matter. They interviewed administration, reviewed documents, and interviewed some involved. The result is NO finding. I guess it is all one big conspiracy!!! ...it is NOT!

You who continue to blog on this matter are victimizing this young man and his family. You have victimized a Coach R, who all feel is a nice man, and his family. Using his son name is inexcusable. ...all this because you do not like him?

Shame on you....all THREE of you!

...and shame on the Derry News for allowing such attacks to continue.

The parents of those involved, the players, and the coach want this to end...no need to keep pocking this healing sore just because you did not get the outcome you wanted.

Astro Man · 8 months ago

"But these allegations weren't skewed perception. The stories were related with confidence in their accuracy.

So what we are left with is two sets of people telling polar opposite versions of a sequence of events.

Somebody is lying"


The Derry News is keeping this blog alive because someone lied to them. I'd be ticked too if someone lied to me about an occurence. Thank You Derry News for hanging all the laundry out on this event. Bad karma to the person who lied to you. Damn them !!!!

AL · 8 months ago

thank you jay and astro man- you are right! Someone lied and its not all the players that were in the locker room that day who signed sworn written statements that physical contact happened....what are we teaching these kids......

FYI · 8 months ago

Astro Man and Al is the same person. It is easy to see by clicking on the icon and then the link on top. Commenting on your own comments...why? The three of you have been publishing with various alias throughout this forum. Derry residence should check out the others and you will see.

Why too is it that a majority of people speaking in favor of Coach R use real names but you three hide behind alias?

I would suggest you stop or I will publish your true names and the incidence which have lead you to be so mean spirited towards Coach R. Such as your drunken tirade in the locker room last year. This way all the covers will be off,you will be exposed, and we can all blog about the story behind the story. Then Derry will know the type of parents and the past coach he has had to deal with for the last several years.

You really seriously need to stop, think about all the people you are effecting. For one of you I would recommend individual counseling, particularly in light of the effectiveness family counseling had on you and your son a few years ago. This way you can work through the issues which have obviously effected your life so very deeply.

AL · 8 months ago

Dear FYI....WRONG AGAIN!

Sheila · 8 months ago

Stephen DePaula Jr.? Same one from the NH Supreme Court, failing in all of your petitions to reverse lower court decisions?

(Check out NH Supreme Court Rulings from August 5, 2008. Link might provide readers with some insight to the character of this poster. Fights something at all costs, yet neglects to provide adequate backup and documentation to support his case and family.)

Analogy?

Derry News & Public vs. Stephen and the Coach?
Judgement for the plaintiff....

Bronstein · 8 months ago

Enough is enough. Lets drop all of this stupid stuff. Get a life.

Informed · 7 months ago

Altough I didn't read every comment, and don't know if this has already been stated, there is a school resource officer on campus at all times. Anytime there is an investigation, he or another officer is involved. If the administration and officer come to an agreement that there is no need for more authority involvement, it isn't brought into the investigation. By "administrative investigation" it is implied that an officer is on campus and involved. Pinkerton isn't skipping out on any legal requirements, and furthermore isn't trying to keep it "hush hush".

James · 7 months ago

Informed... Sorry to say, but I don't believe you have your facts straight. Certainly there are times where the Academy's resource (local Derry police) officer maybe consulted, or even the Academy's internal security officer (a former Derry Police Officer, and competent I may add), not ALL incidents are covered by these two parties. In this situation, the administration investigated the allegations, and the player in question (victim) decided not to pursue the situation (despite written accounts from other players indicating assault)
Irrespective of the various options made available for reporting issues, when it comes to allegations of abuse against a child (anyone under 18), State and Federal laws trumps internal protocols. Hence, what we've all have been asking is "Did Pinkerton Academy follow State and / or Federal law regarding the abuse allegations?" Period.

If a teacher is made aware that a child in their class is a victim of child abuse, they are legally obligated to report it to the State of NH. A resource officer / security officer at the school may not be involved, but the school is still obligated to report. Similarly, colleges and Universities are required to maintain and report incidents of crimes on their campuses. If they do not report, under federal law, they could be held criminally liable (which a President of a College in, I believe, NY was). This allows the consumer (potential students and / or parents) to guage how dangerous a campus is, and make informed decisions based upon that fact.

"Informed" please consult with a competent attorney or call the State of NH- Department of Health and Human Services- Division for Children, Youth and Families. They can provide you with the correct facts.

Lastly, Pinkerton HAS in the past buried stories so as not to get the bad ink. I know, I went there and KNOW first hand the slight of hand