High School Coach Arrested trying to buy sex for $50

[ShyGuyInChicago]

This story is about a high school football coach who was busted in an undercover sting soliciting prostitutes. He has returned to work and has yet to be suspended. Most parents in the community are OK with him not being fired because they feel that what he did was on his own time and a victim-less crime. I disagree because this man is supposed to be role model teaching team work and discipline and if the school does not punish him in some way, not necessarily firing him, they are sending a poor message to his students.

Do you agree? If you childs coach was arrested for a crime like this, would you be OK with is?



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DAYTONA BEACH --
Police have arrested a Central Florida high school football icon in a prostitution sting.

Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said his officers have both audio and video of Mainland High School football Coach John Maronto trying to pick up one of their undercover female officers.

Maronto was released Sunday after posting $500 bond.

The allegations have sent shockwaves through the community, and the Mainland football team held a special meeting Monday morning before practice.

School administrators would not allow reporters to talk to the players, saying they wanted the team to have a private meeting to discuss the arrest of their coach.

Considered one of the top high school football coaches in the state, Maronto, 68, has taken the Mainland Buccaneers to the playoffs for the last 14 years, including a state title in 2003.

But police said they have a strong case against the coach.

Chitwood said his officers went undercover Saturday night as part of a sting to stop prostitution in the beachside area, when Maronto propositioned what turned out to be a female officer.

The police report states Maronto drove up to the officer, told her he wanted a date and asked her to get into his car.

She said no, but told him she had a room at the Daytona Inn, and then asked him what he was looking for. He said sex and that he would give her $50.

The coach was arrested, along with three others.

“To me, he was a role model,” said Jimmy Mungen, a Mainland parent. “All the kids loved him, I guess. Then something like this will come out. He’s the one who should be ashamed.”

“I know the coach. We’ve worked with him closely,” said Chief Chitwood. “I’m very disappointed with his decision making, but I’m also really angry.”

So far, Maronto has not been suspended by Volusia County Schools, pending further investigation.

District officials have asked to meet with him Tuesday.

School district spokeswoman Nancy Waite said Maronto is not expected to attend football practice sessions. But she added the district could also wait to see how the case plays out in court.

“I think they should just terminate him, because the kids, they don’t trust him no more,” said Mungen.

News 13 contacted Coach Maronto by telephone Sunday, but he declined to comment on his arrest.

The videotaped conversation has not been released.

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2010/september/147380/Longtime-high-school-football-coach-arrested-in-prostitution-sting

[Amnesiac]

This story is about a high school football coach who was busted in an undercover sting soliciting prostitutes. He has returned to work and has yet to be suspended. Most parents in the community are OK with him not being fired because they feel that what he did was on his own time and a victim-less crime. I disagree because this man is supposed to be role model teaching team work and discipline and if the school does not punish him in some way, not necessarily firing him, they are sending a poor message to his students.

Do you agree? If you childs coach was arrested for a crime like this, would you be OK with is?

His personal life and his job are two different things. I wouldn't give a rat's ass if one of my high school coaches was arrested for trying to buy sex. It's not my problem. As long as they maintain a professional on-the-job attitude and none of their personal issues conflict with their career, I couldn't care less.

He wasn't hired to be a "role model", he was hired to be a coach. It's also a victimless crime, prostitution laws are too strict in the U.S.

[Jess]

No I wouldn't think I would be OK with this....

If one of my teachers did this, I wouldn't trust him anymore. I would want him to be out of my schoo.

[DarkHorses]

Someone who would do this in his personal life should not be able to work at a school full of children, I wouldn't feel safe having my children around that kind of person, or being around them myself.

You can say that personal life has nothing to do with your job, but would you hire someone who had committed murder? I highly doubt it. Why else would they check your criminal history when you applied for a job? Especially in a school, the kids need to be looked after and the faculty need to be completely trustworthy. How do they know he is trustworthy after this incident?

[ShyGuyInChicago]

His personal life and his job are two different things. I wouldn't give a rat's ass if one of my high school coaches was arrested for trying to buy sex. It's not my problem. As long as they maintain a professional on-the-job attitude and none of their personal issues conflict with their career, I couldn't care less.

He wasn't hired to be a "role model", he was hired to be a coach. It's also a victimless crime, prostitution laws are too strict in the U.S.

Actually part of being a coach is being a role model. A coach isn't just supposed to teach students how to play a sport. He teaches skills that can be used through all types life such as working with others, dedication, and discipline. I feel that if he does not get in trouble that send the message to the kids he coaches that such a thing is acceptable.

[Amnesiac]

Actually part of being a coach is being a role model. A coach isn't just supposed to teach students how to play a sport. He teaches skills that can be used through all types life such as working with others, dedication, and discipline. I feel that if he does not get in trouble that send the message to the kids he coaches that such a thing is acceptable.

Okay, you could argue that. I believe, as long as he's still doing his job properly, there's no reason to punish him. He got in trouble: he was arrested. That's enough to send the message that it's not legally right. As for whether it's morally right, that's a point of view and everyone has different opinions.

Teens are already having sex and doing drugs, I don't see how some coach trying to buy sex would change their positions on these issues much. This is a good opportunity for the school to give some lecture, I guess, but if the coach is fulfilling his contractual responsibilities to the school, there is no reason to punish him.

[danielf123]

Okay, you could argue that. I believe, as long as he's still doing his job properly, there's no reason to punish him. He got in trouble: he was arrested. That's enough to send the message that it's not legally right. As for whether it's morally right, that's a point of view and everyone has different opinions.

Teens are already having sex and doing drugs, I don't see how some coach trying to buy sex would change their positions on these issues much. This is a good opportunity for the school to give some lecture, I guess, but if the coach is fulfilling his contractual responsibilities to the school, there is no reason to punish him.

at least he tried paying for it
not just taking it

lol right? thats gotta teach something
DONT STEAL! PAY FOR YOUR SEX >.>

hmmm Is forcing sex on a prostitue without paying Rape or Stealing?

[ShyGuyInChicago]

at least he tried paying for it
not just taking it

lol right? thats gotta teach something
DONT STEAL! PAY FOR YOUR SEX >.>

hmmm Is forcing sex on a prostitue without paying Rape or Stealing?

It is rape.

[ShyGuyInChicago]

Okay, you could argue that. I believe, as long as he's still doing his job properly, there's no reason to punish him. He got in trouble: he was arrested. That's enough to send the message that it's not legally right. As for whether it's morally right, that's a point of view and everyone has different opinions.

Teens are already having sex and doing drugs, I don't see how some coach trying to buy sex would change their positions on these issues much. This is a good opportunity for the school to give some lecture, I guess, but if the coach is fulfilling his contractual responsibilities to the school, there is no reason to punish him.

You can't say that the teens he coaches are doing those things. Even if they are doing those things he should not send the message that those things are appropriate. Teens are impressionable. This man teaches kids again about how to live and if he does these things that makes him look like a hypocrite and he loses his credibility. Or on the other hand, he could send the message to some that this is acceptable. Regardless of whether the teens get negative messages or not he should not do something to send such a message.

[Perseus]

Someone who would do this in his personal life should not be able to work at a school full of children, I wouldn't feel safe having my children around that kind of person, or being around them myself.

You can say that personal life has nothing to do with your job, but would you hire someone who had committed murder? I highly doubt it. Why else would they check your criminal history when you applied for a job? Especially in a school, the kids need to be looked after and the faculty need to be completely trustworthy. How do they know he is trustworthy after this incident?

No I wouldn't think I would be OK with this....

If one of my teachers did this, I wouldn't trust him anymore. I would want him to be out of my schoo.
It's not liking he's molesting little boys. He wanted sex; so what does he do? He buys it.

[Amnesiac]

You can't say that the teens he coaches are doing those things. Even if they are doing those things he should not send the message that those things are appropriate. Teens are impressionable. This man teaches kids again about how to live and if he does these things that makes him look like a hypocrite and he loses his credibility. Or on the other hand, he could send the message to some that this is acceptable. Regardless of whether the teens get negative messages or not he should not do something to send such a message.

Teen's aren't THAT impressionable. They already know about sex. Hearing their coach got in trouble with a prostitute would probably just make them laugh, I doubt it would "make an impression" on them. If it were a child, not a teenager, I would agree with you, but this is a high school coach and the people he instructs are already knowledgeable about sex and prostitution.

When this story starts affecting his job performance, THEN he should be fired. I'm almost certain it will. However, if he is able to continue coaching without any adverse affects from this "scandal", let him. There's no point in wasting time and money firing someone who's still perfectly capable of doing his job.

[DarkHorses]

It's not liking he's molesting little boys. He wanted sex; so what does he do? He buys it.

No, but he's breaking the law. How can you trust him to follow other, more important laws if he's not going to follow the one in place for prostitution? If someone doesn't follow the law, they shouldn't be working in a school.

[Perseus]

No, but he's breaking the law. How can you trust him to follow other, more important laws if he's not going to follow the one in place for prostitution? If someone doesn't follow the law, they shouldn't be working in a school.

It's not like it's some heinous thing he did. There's a difference for being arrested for paying for sex and taking it. If he took it, then he shouldn't be there. But what he did was not bad; just bad in the eyes of the law. I doubt he's gonna be sneaking around looking for a prostitute or something else that is illegal now. He's probably a laughing stock at the school he works for.

[Amnesiac]

No, but he's breaking the law. How can you trust him to follow other, more important laws if he's not going to follow the one in place for prostitution? If someone doesn't follow the law, they shouldn't be working in a school.

Does that mean every teacher who's gotten a traffic ticket should be fired? After all, they've broken the law, and they're sending a message to students that irresponsible driving is acceptable.

There are plenty of laws that are commonly broken, and many that make no sense. Paying for sex is only a misdemeanor, it's not an extreme offense and it's not even illegal in all 50 states.

This is a personal issue, and should be ignored.

[DarkHorses]

Does that mean every teacher who's gotten a traffic ticket should be fired? After all, they've broken the law, and they're sending a message to students that irresponsible driving is acceptable.

There are plenty of laws that are commonly broken, and many that make no sense. Paying for sex is only a misdemeanor, it's not an extreme offense and it's not even illegal in all 50 states.

This is a personal issue, and should be ignored.

There's a big difference between getting a traffic ticket and getting a misdemeanor. When you get a misdemeanor obviously your character and morality is going to be questioned, as it should be. I'm not saying that the coach should instantly lose his job, but it shouldn't simply be dismissed as if it never happened. He should face a suspension during which the staff of the school would review what should happen to him and where this leaves his teaching position. Carrying on as if it never happened could lead to some kind of incident that could have easily been prevented. If he'd break this law, how many more would he be willing to break?

[Mzor203]

If you looked at it the other way, and every student who has done something illegal in the past gets booted out of school, there'd simply be no students left.

How's that for perspective?

Another way to think of it:

It is legal for adults to have sex.

It is legal for adults to listen to music.

It is illegal to try to obtain sex through offering money.

It is illegal to obtain music through taking it without paying.

If a teacher were to be found using limewire, no one would be saying stuff like "I want him out of my school!", partly because no one cares for one reason or another, partly because they would be denouncing themselves.

wanting sex does not make someone a pervert, so there's no real reason for this teacher to be frowned upon. I can guarantee you the vast majority of your teachers have sex on a regular basis. So before you start getting on this guy's case, make sure you take into account every other teacher in your school as well.

I encourage everyone to actually think about what they're saying before they spout out their first impressions. It really helps.

[Amnesiac]

There's a big difference between getting a traffic ticket and getting a misdemeanor. When you get a misdemeanor obviously your character and morality is going to be questioned, as it should be. I'm not saying that the coach should instantly lose his job, but it shouldn't simply be dismissed as if it never happened. He should face a suspension during which the staff of the school would review what should happen to him and where this leaves his teaching position. Carrying on as if it never happened could lead to some kind of incident that could have easily been prevented. If he'd break this law, how many more would he be willing to break?

Traffic tickets are misdemeanors.

It should be dismissed as if it never happened. What good does it do invading this man's privacy and exposing a personal issue? It's not like he sexually assaulted someone, he broke a relatively small, victimless law. Sure, he'll be the laughing stock of the school. That probably affects his job performance enough to fire him. However, any punishment based simply on this minor crime shouldn't be issued.

[Rainstorm]

He wasn't looking for prostitutes in the school. He didn't pray on children. He did nothing to jeopardize his job, so there should be no reason to be fired.

[ShyGuyInChicago]

Here is the video of the man soliciting the undercover officer

http://www.clickorlando.com/video/25086939/index.html

[The Joker]

What a cheapwad. Fifty bucks?