WATCH: High school basketball coach caught on camera headbutting referee

LANGHORNE, Penn. – A high school basketball coach in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, has been placed on administrative leave after video surfaced of him appearing to head-butt a referee during a game between Neshaminy and Pennsbury.

City of Basketball Love identified the coach as Jerry Devine of Neshaminy High School.

"Multiple sources in attendance tell CoBL that the video shows action with under 30 seconds left in the game, when a Neshaminy player was called for a charge after going in for a layup that could have made it a 3-point game, at which point Devine lost his cool," the website reported.

The school released a statement:

“The administration at Neshaminy School District is conducting a thorough review of an incident at the varsity basketball game Tuesday evening (January 5, 2016) involving coach Jerry Devine and a referee. Appropriate action was taken at the game following that incident, and further measures may follow depending on the outcome of that review. As this is a personnel matter, we will not be able to comment on the specifics of any possible disciplinary action until that review process is complete.”

“Mr. Devine has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of that review for both his teaching and coaching positions. The athletic program at Neshaminy places the values of fair play and sportsmanlike conduct above all. We expect our coaches and staff to teach and uphold those principles, while acting in a professional manner at all times.”

 


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