School football coach forced to quit over bullying report which brands victims 'queer' and 'little cry babies'

Controversy: Buffalo High School's head football coach Pat Lynch has resigned after handing out an offensive survey

A high school football coach has been forced to resign after giving his players a bogus handout for reporting bullying laced with sexist and homophobic language.

But Pat Lynch, who was blasted by parents for giving his team at Buffalo High School, Wyoming, the 'Hurt Feelings Report', will keep his job as a guidance counsellor.

The report, which was handed out before a game last month, claims to take 'hurt feelings very seriously' and offers to supply victims with 'diapers or a 'blanky'.

It also asks for the name of the 'Real Man' who hurt your sensitive little feelings'.

Under a list of reasons for filing the report, the survey offers choices including 'I have woman like hormones', 'I am a queer', 'I am a cry baby'. 'I am a little b****' and 'my butt is easily hurt'



At the end of the report it leaves a space for the name of the 'little sissy filing this report' and the filer's 'girly-man signature'.

Mr Lynch submitted a letter informing the Johnson County School Board of his resignation this week, reports the Casper Star-Tribune.

He says: 'I would like to apologise for my lapse in judgment and the poor choice I made from my position as the head football coach.'



He also acknowledges that the situation has caused the board 'pain and discomfort'.

Adding: 'For that I am truly sorry. As a person and a professional, I believe I will learn and grow from this experience and use it to help others.

'I appreciate having had the opportunity to coach in this community for the past 22 years.

Offensive: Head coach Pat Lynch gave his team a bogus report titled 'Hurt Feelings Report' containing homophobic and sexist language

'It has been a rewarding experience. I am eager to earn back your trust as I continue to serve in a profession that I truly love.'

After a meeting of the school board, it was announced that Mr Lynch will keep his job as a guidance counsellor at the high-school 'under administrative supervision', according to the Tribune.



A move which is expected to anger parents.



The resignation follows two weeks of uncertainty surrounding My Lynch's employment with the school district after he was placed on administrative leave.

Mr Lynch was not allowed to coach the Bison’s playoff games against Star Valley, a 24-13 win on Oct. 28, and Friday’s 21-14 semifinal loss at Douglas.

In his tenure as head football coach, Lynch compiled a 96-40 record and took the Bison to six state championship games, the most recent in 2010.







