Wrestling Coach Threatens and Intimidates Young Boy After Losing Match, Yells He’ll ‘Kick His Ass’ and Ban Him From His Singlet at Andover Central HS Tournament

Coach resorts to fear and threats instead of guidance and respect.

January 12, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 14, 2026

A wrestling coach was accused of threatening and intimidating a young boy after his match.

The incident involved a wrestling coach who, after a young boy lost his match, used both physical presence and aggressive language to threaten and intimidate him at Andover Central High School Tournament.

Witnesses described the coach yelling that he would “kick his ass” and threatening to ban the boy from wearing his singlet again.

Standing over the child, the coach’s actions created a hostile and frightening environment.

Though he eventually removed himself from the situation before further escalation, the consequences were clear: the boy was left shaken, fearful, and humiliated rather than supported in a moment of vulnerability.

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While One Coach Intimidates, Alison Stanley Demonstrates What True Coaching Looks Like

Alison “Gibson” Stanley later posted about the incident on Facebook, narrating what she had witnessed and offering her perspective as a coach herself.

In her post, she emphasized that true coaching is not about instilling fear but about building respect through example, kindness, and constructive criticism.

She highlighted the importance of emotional regulation, explaining that while wrestling is intense, it never justifies mistreating a child.

Furthermore, Stanley explained that her pride in her wrestlers is never determined by wins or losses, but by qualities such as hard work, humility, respect, and being a good teammate.

She noted that sometimes she is more proud of the kids who lose than those who win, because in the long run, those life skills and values will carry them farther than any single match.

Additionally, she expresses gratitude for her relationship with her wrestlers, highlighting that they know she is a safe person for them and that her coaching is rooted in love and support rather than intimidation.

People reacted strongly to Stanley’s post, sharing their points of view and appreciation for her words.

One commenter expressed their concern for the boy’s emotional well-being, saying:

I do hope you reported that coach. A child’s self-esteem is so fragile.

Another shared their gratitude directly, saying,

We love coach ali! Thank you for being these kids safe space and being their wrestling mama out on the mat!

No child should ever be threatened, intimidated, or made to fear the very sport meant to build their confidence.

A coach should inspire, guide, and uplift, teaching discipline and respect while creating a safe environment where every child feels valued and supported.

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