Palo Alto High School assistant coach Jason Fung is in some serious trouble.
The assistant high school football coach and father of the team’s quarterback became so enraged that he allegedly tried to tackle an opposing player, igniting a melee and prompting a call to local police.
At a high school football game in Atherton over the weekend, police responded to a call after the coach sparked an explosive incident by attempting to tackle an opposing player.
The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the game that Sacred Heart ultimately won, sending Paly to a 0-9 record.
In that contest, Jason Fung, who was on the sidelines, became enraged after his son and Paly quarterback Justin Fung took a sack from two Sacred Heart defenders.
After he was tackled near midfield, a scuffle ensued between players from both teams near the Palo Alto High School (Paly) sideline.
A coach could be seen on video grabbing at the leg of one of the Sacred Heart players in an apparent attempt to pull him down. The unknown player walked with the coach, holding onto his leg, before the two sides were separated.
Officers interviewed all involved parties at the game, but did not take any further action, Commander Dan Larsen of the Atherton Police Department said.
Jason Fung Faces Punishment Over His Alleged Actions
According to a Bay Area News Group report, Palo Alto High School assistant coach Jason Fung was facing disciplinary action for his attempt to tackle an opposing player over the weekend.
His actions caused a delay in the game and even prompted police officers to come to the campus, Atherton police confirmed to the Bay Area News Group.
In the meantime, the assistant football coach at Palo Alto High School has been placed on administrative leave.
“The family of the player did not wish to pursue criminal charges at that time,” Larsen said.
The high school, however, is still reviewing the incident and consulting with the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League and the Central Coast Section to determine the appropriate course of action.
