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Kristian Dyer

High school football coach steps down after unsanctioned tackling drill

A high school football coach in Washington state has stepped away from his role following a controversial tackling drill at practice.

Mark Smith has resigned from being head coach at Shelton (Shelton, Washington), a position he has held for 25 years. At issue is that Smith allegedly allowed a tackling drill this spring that was conducted without helmets or pads.

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