The blog run by the non driving idiot who is minus a vehicle in his collector fleet.
"Wow...... maybe if you knew Dave Nettles you would be writing a better blog about him. Maybe one that reported all of the "good" about Dave and not the "allegations" being brought about by who??? A coach from another school whose team can't beat Wi Hi? An angry parent whose son couldn't cut being a player on the team? Or is it a racial issue? After all Dave is the only black football coach in the area, wait... a very successful black coach. This fact has given Dave a target on his back from the beginning. What he has done for the youth of our school is awesome! Because of Dave and his dedication to the sport he loves and his dedication to his students he has been able to push these kids to further their education and sports careers to some top notch colleges. In fact, take a look at their GPA's.. Those kids don't slide by with a low GPA, Dave has made sure that they do their best "in" the classroom and "on" the field. At any football game you can see the scouts who come from colleges all over the country to see the athletes that Dave has trained. Kids who without guidance could have ended up on the streets or even in jail. Kids who have if they are lucky 1 parent at home. Let's face it, Wi Hi has never had a good name. But take a minute to look at that football team, their dedication, their love of the sport and the respect they have for their coaches, alllll of them.
Don't judge someone that you have probably never spoken to. Don't pretend to know his story or any other players story at that school. And by all means look into alllll the other programs at the other schools before you cast the first stone. Ask Parkside's coach about the kids that stay at his house?? yep didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Or any of the other schools. But noooo let's just talk about Wi Hi. typical...
To make this perfectly clear, my children have gone through Wi Hi's football program. And how lucky for my children and all the others who have had Dave Nettles coaching them and supporting them. I am one of those dedicated parents who has been involved since day 1. I have been "MOM" to that team for 6 years now and NEVER, NEVER, EVER did I ever see anyone act inappropriately ever! In fact I have a 14 year old son who adores Dave Nettles. He has had many health issues that would have knocked many a stronger kid down not to mention the bullying issues he has endured at his middle school. Dave has given him the courage and love to stand strong. He has given him 45 "big brothers" who support him and love him. You see Wi Hi FOOTBALL ... WE ARE FAMILY... on the field and off!
Maybe before people decide to find someone guilty you should learn the facts, and better yet get the story from both sides. There are quite a few people in not only "Smallsbury" but all over this area that know, love, respect and support Dave Nettles. And if you are one of those people you are damn lucky! "
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Finally something positive about Coach Nettles and the good he has done! I tried commenting to that jackass's blog defending Coach but my comments never were posted.. Thank you for posting something real!
Joe posted the other day you be stealing news from him,said you posted something on your site,and went to his and commented but did it anonymous,it was the same comment you had on yours under your name!
Jerry Sandusky helped a lot of kids too.
really? A Jerry Sandusky reference? good grief go back to the other site
amen... actually its probably him..
I never would of graduated if it weren't for coach nettles he helped teach me to become a man...he is not only a coach but a mentor and role model as well
Mr. Taylor... thank you soooo much.. there are so many amazing stories about what this man has done, I hope everyone gets to hear them. Thanks to you and your blog the Wi Hi family has a voice. Thank you !
Thank you so much for doing this.I am also a proud WiHi mom and I have known Dave for six years now he is one of the finest men I have ever known.He has coached my son ,mentored my son and been a role model to him.My husband myself and all my children love this man.He is family to us.If people could see how much he gives of himself to all of the kids they would stop these lies.Coach we will always support you.
Just be careful making the enemy of your enemy a friend, Grinchy. You might want to talk to people who have encountered Nettles outside of the Wi-Hi complex--like in a Market Street Bathroom, or a house party or the old Circle bar. I agree he has helped a lot of kids, but be careful using "role model".
1:24 I have never met the guy and have no opinion either way, I was sent an email asking if I would post this and I did as they have a right to be heard as well.
You should meet him Mr. Taylor. He is an awesome man in the school and outside the school with an outstanding reputation with many people in our community and all over the country. Maybe ask "Mr/Ms Anonymous" what their remarks have to do with the allegations brought up against Mr Nettles. Or better yet... why are they a cowardly lion by signing it "Anonymous" .. sounds to me a lot like that jackass Joe if you ask me. Maybe he is finally reading what a real blog looks like. It's vindictive people like you who need a life. And comments like yours just prove how sad some people can be .. Mr Anonymous... go back to watching Maury or Jerry Springer...
Coach Dave Nettles is an awesome person my son has had the pleasure of playing for Coach Nettles for the last 4 years. He taught my son so much, other than the game of football. Who cares what he does on his personal time...most people have a personal life outside of work. It's just so easy for people to judge someone they really don't know. I know most kids who would have behavior issues know that if they do at Wi-Hi they will have to deal with Dave. Dave most likely Keeps the Wi-Hi football team with the highest GPA of any others schools in this county or maybe even the state.
amen!
I played for Mr. Nettles when he was first hired back in 1993. In the two years that he coached, nothing that is being accused was observed. I tried to express this on the pejurers site but he wouldn't post it. I believe that the accusations come from rumor and innuendo about Mr. Nettles's sexual orientation. Those rumors have been around for over fifteen years. Whether true or not, it is the sort of thing that the backward, racist, high school dropout type latch onto.
If u dont kno coach dont tlk about him like u do or judge him for his past we all have a past and that doesnt make us who we r i was abke to spend 4 yrs with coach on and off. The field and i dont regret a sec he made me stronger and more confident...im proud to say coach was a mentor...role model...and a great teacher and coach
I have worked side by side with this man for the past 4 years I've spent more time with him than my own family. With that said had I ever seen ANYTHING that looked close to these accusations I would have turned him in. I have spent more 1 on 1 time with coach in these past 4 years than any other person on earth and all I have ever seen is a SELFLESS man. Nothing matters to him except these kids not wins and losses with him its grades and character. Its funny because none of the current players or staff have been interviewed about any of this and to me that rediculous. Dave Nettles is a role model he has saved the lives of a lot of kids that nobody else has cared about. I have 3 sons and if I were dying and knew that coach was gonna raise my sons I would die in peace. Coach has made me a better man a better leader a better father and a better coach and I am ETERNALY grateful to him. And fyi with having knowledge of the situation let me say this the parent who brought out these allegations told all of us he wasa gonna have coach fired no matter what he had to do. Apparently what he had to do was transfer hisa son to parkside and go to them with the allegations! Also this parent who made these allegations said it happened this summer whyt wait till the end of the football season come on people let's go off factsa instead of emotions!! And to coach Nettles I love ya and me and my family will fight for you NO MATTER what!
People are so blind
I am a former wi hi football mom I to had heard rumors about coach, after knowing this man for six years, I know they were just that, rumors. Understand, Coach Nettles dealt with a lot of troubled kids, took them under his wings, made them be accountable, fed them, clothed them, gave some a place to stay when they would have been otherwise homeless and showed them what it was like to be a family. I know more than one kid that coach took in, never once did they ever mention anything that is being alleged and trust me they definetly would have. Sad that you give your time to the helping hundreds of youth and one person/family can take it away because they didn't get their way.
To the man whose son couldn't cut being a Wi Hi football player... better luck at Parkside.. and when you can't cut it playing for them either make sure you try Bennett next and dont forget to say the same things about the Parkside coach like you did about Dave. Face it "daddy" your son sucked... because if he didn't he'd have made the team.. And to the poor son of that poor excuse of a father... I feel sorry for you... and I only hope you don't grow up to be like your daddy.. Sad thing is Dave could have helped you.. maybe take up tennis?? Oh and tell your dad that attempting to live his life through you... is sad... obviously he couldn't cut it in his time either..
Oh my God! How can disgruntled parents be so vindictive? Are there any students who have complained about Mr. Nettles? This sounds like an orchestrated effort because someone's son couldn't make the team. A copycat to the Penn State fiasco. Reputations are ruined every day because of "payback". I hope they just remember that God does not like ugly.
Coach Nettles was hired in 1993 and suddenly he is accused of improprieties? If he had a problem, it would have been known before now. To the people who started this trash, you should be sued for slander, or better yet, a good ass whipping to start. Frankly, I can detect some racial overtones. That racist pig, Albero, will not post comments from a lot of people in defense of Coach Nettles,and I wonder why not. He might be one of the folks who started this shit.
Nobody knows the whole story, only bits and pieces of it. i will wait and hold judgement until i here the complete facts surrounding the story. You have be diligent when it comes to kids, to many supposed role models turn out be predators , we here it every day in the news. let the law enforcement do its job.
Nettles is an incredible man. End of story. Think of all the trash we would have roaming the streets if he didn't help shape the young men. And the people who have lived with him were kids who were thrown away and not loved. He helped EVERYONE, not just wi hi players, reach their full potential. We can never thank him enough for what he's done. As a coach, teacher, or father.
I have known coach Nettles for over twenty years, he watched over me and my friends. I care deeply for him and know he is a good person, a tender heart in a large body. I know there are many like me who stand behind the big man who has been only proven to have cared for these children.
Where is the original blog post on the trash blog?
Also... Was Dave held with out bond, and if so, where?
Does anyone know who filed the charges, and when it is due to go to court?
I have knew coach for years. He is the main reason I stayed in school and was him who helped me get better grades and all the hours I needed to finish school. Not having a father like person in my life he was more like a father then anything. If though I was not a player he still made me get the grades as if I was. I have never seen any reason to think he would do anything like this. He loved his job and all his players looked up to him.
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