Neshaminy Basketball Coach Dismissed After Apparently Hitting Ref – CBS Philly

January 27, 2016 at 5:24 am

Filed Under:Basketball Coach, Jerry Devine, Neshaminy High School, Referee, video

NESHAMINY, Pa. (CBS) — The Neshaminy High School basketball coach who apparently knocked down a referee has been dismissed from his coaching job.

A video was released of Jerry Devine apparently hitting a referee during a game earlier this month.

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He was suspended from coaching, and last night the school board voted to officially dismiss him.

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It’s not clear if he resigned or was fired.

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Earlier this month, he returned to his teaching job.