South Bay Coach Told To Quit After Reporting Misconduct: Report

REDONDO BEACH, CA — A Redondo Union High School assistant swim coach told reporters he was instructed to resign following his report of inappropriate behavior between another coach and a student, according to a report from Easy Reader News.

According to the report, coaches Sean Masi and Rachel Pinto were approached by a junior student who said attention from another male coach was causing her stress and making her uncomfortable. Over the course of about a month, Masi said many other students expressed concern about the other male coach's behavior and told him they don't feel safe on deck.

As mandated reporters, youth coaches are required to report any suspected child mistreatment within 36 hours. However, when Masi reported the inappropriate behavior of the other coach, he said RUHS administrators instructed him to resign.

The identity of the coach was withheld and school administrators ensured that a thorough investigation was conducted in response to the allegations, according to the report. According to an email sent to swimmers and parents, the investigation produced no substantial evidence of emotional or sexual abuse.

"The allegations that contributed to this were promptly and thoroughly investigated by RUHS administration," RUHS Principal Anthony Bridi wrote in the email. "Please be assured that the matter has been addressed and resolved."

Patch contacted the Redondo Beach Unified School District for comment, and officials said they were working on a response to come at a later time.

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