Pennsylvania high school football coach hit with two-game suspension
Mike Farr will miss Schuylkill Haven's next two road games before returning in October.
The Schuylkill Haven football program has faced challenges early in the season, with the Hurricanes suffering three consecutive defeats. On Wednesday, September 16, the issue escalated as head coach Mike Farr received a two-game suspension for breaching the program's Code of Conduct. John Carestia Jr. will step in as the interim coach for the games in question.
Schuylkill Haven Superintendent Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick emphasized the district's commitment to a safe, respectful, and positive environment, stressing accountability for coaches' actions. The suspension followed a 50-20 loss to Blue Mountain last Friday night, with Farr acknowledging he should have managed the situation better. Farr, a local graduate and former player, returned to the program after his playing career, serving as an assistant until John Davis' passing in 2005.
He assumed the head coach role in 2005, leading the team to a 153-98 record. Farr's absence will impact Schuylkill Haven's upcoming away games against Mahanoy Area and Nativity BVM before he returns on October 2 for a home game against Williams Valley.
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