Conn. youth-football coach arrested for shoving 7-year-old participant from opposing group to floor: cops

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A coach for a Connecticut youth-football group has been busted for shoving a 7-year-old participant from the opposing group to the bottom, based on police.

Daniel Fazio, 38, an assistant coach with the New Milford Bulls, allegedly roughed up the child on the sector throughout a sport towards the Water-Oak Youth Soccer Workforce, WFSB reported.


An assistant coach for a New Milford youth soccer group was arrested for pushing a 7-year-old participant from an opposing group to the bottom, police stated. New Milford Police

The kid was not injured, however Fazio was promptly fired and arrested.

 “[We] don’t condone the current habits displayed by our former assistant coach,” the Bulls stated in an announcement. “The habits of the person isn’t consultant of the feelings, ethical compass, or values of the whole thing of this system.”

Fazio was charged with second-degree breach of peace, disorderly conduct and danger of damage to a toddler.

He posted a $20,000 bond and is scheduled to seem in court docket Oct. 2.

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