Massachusetts HS football accused of using anti-Semitic language in play calls: report

Leaders of a Massachusetts football program are in scorching water after the workforce reportedly used anti-Semitic language throughout a latest sport. 

The Duxbury Public School system issued an announcement Monday saying its varsity highschool football workforce used “highly offensive language” on the sector as half of a play-call system designed to make “on-field adjustments.”

“It is important to note that while the players clearly demonstrated poor judgment, the responsibility for this incident also lies with the adults overseeing the program. In short, this was a systemic failure,” the varsity wrote in a statement signed by Duxbury superintendent John Antonucci, assistant superintendent Danielle Klingaman, and highschool principal James Donovan.

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The assertion famous that some of the language had spiritual connotations, which had been not directed towards the opposing workforce or at any particular person. According to NBC Boston, the workforce is accused of using phrases like “Auschwitz” throughout a season-opening 35-0 win over Plymouth North on March 12.

“It trivializes Judaism and it trivializes the Holocaust,” mentioned Robert Trestan, regional director for the Anti-Defamation League’s New England chapter. “Auschwitz is one of history’s worst known death camps … it really has no place being used as a substitute for a football play.”

Officials mentioned they discovered of the scenario final week and “immediately” launched an investigation, which remains to be ongoing. They famous that the play name system has since been halted. 

The assertion added that the varsity might be instituting necessary coaching for the football workforce to allow them to perceive the affect of phrases used on and off the sector. 

“Finally, our administration will be conducting a review to determine how we can integrate the elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all of our athletic and co-curricular programs,” in keeping with the assertion. 

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Longtime head coach Dave Maimaron additionally issued an announcement Monday expressing regret after he was suspended final week because of the workforce’s “inappropriate conduct,” in keeping with the Boston Herald. 

“On behalf of the staff and players of the Duxbury High School football team, I want to extend my apology for the insensitive, crass, and inappropriate language used in the game on March 12,” the assertion mentioned. “The use of this language was careless, unnecessary, and most importantly hurtful on its face – inexcusable.”

“The staff and the team have been transparent and cooperative with administration during this time, and we have taken responsibility for the incident. We are dealing with this as a team and focusing on the lessons we can learn from this,” it continued.

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He added the incident didn’t replicate the values of the football program, highschool, or the city of Duxbury.