Football coaches tackle violence issue head on
Professional football has suffered a blow precipitated by recent stories of players assaulting their girlfriends and families, calling attention to some harmful aspects of the game. In Long Beach, a town with a history of sending prep athletes on to pro stardom, some local football coaches are chipping away at what they describe as a culture of aggression in the sport. “I’m a big fan of the NFL, but overall I don’t believe that the guys are role models anymore.” Read the full story on Voicewaves.