A high school football and track coach in Georgia has resigned following an unspecified incident with a male student.
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, video of the incident surfaced online and appears to show Henderson, head coach for Jackson High School football, reacting to what appears to be a lack of respect on the part of the male student. Comments to the post were divided between support for the coach and shock over his reaction.
The Butts County Board of Education continues to investigate and released the following statement:
“The District is aware of and shocked by the incident that occurred at Jackson High School on Jan. 23, 2024, involving a staff member and a student. While the District cannot comment on confidential personnel matters or any ongoing investigation, the District is committed to ensuring that all students have a safe environment where they can learn. The safety of our students and staff is and always will be our first priority.”
Henderson, a Cairo native and former Albany State player, was an assistant on Jackson's staff from 2016 through 2019. He left to be the defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2022, but returned to Jackson as head coach in March of 20243.
Jackson High School finished 2-9 in Henderson's first season.
