MINNETONKA, Minn. (WCCO) — The head coach of Minnetonka High School’s women basketball workforce is stepping away following an incident involving “accusations of hurtful and derogatory words,” a college spokesperson mentioned.

Varsity head coach Leah Dasovich won’t coach the rest of the season, faculty officers mentioned.

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“For the health and well-being of our student-athletes, as well as for that of my family, I have made the difficult decision to step away for the remainder of the year as head girls basketball coach,” Dasovich mentioned in a press release. “I want to share with our student-athletes and their parents that while this situation and decision are devastating for me and my family, our student-athletes deserve to have a strong and safe finish to their season.”

Dasovich can be a trainer within the district, and a spokesperson confirmed she stays in that position.

In an electronic mail to college students and households, Minnetonka High School Principal Jeff Erickson mentioned “there was a dispute between some of our students — which has now circulated and been fueled on social media — involving accusations of hurtful and derogatory words.”

Erickson added that faculty officers will “continue to work through that situation with the students involved and their families.”

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“I ask that all other students and parents step back and allow us to work closely with those involved in the situation and to not make accusations or assumptions about what you believe might have transpired or what actions the administration may be taking or not taking,” Erickson mentioned. “It is unproductive and can be harmful to all involved.”

Nearly two dozen college students from different colleges protested outdoors Minnetonka High School for a number of hours Wednesday.

“It’s not about us, it’s about getting the right thing done,” mentioned Chase Garcia, a Junior at Minnetonka High School, who says he himself has had points on the faculty earlier than. “If I need to suffer consequences, if I need to get in trouble, I’m willing to do it.”

A college spokesperson mentioned, up to now, Minnetonka High School “has used an agreement students involved in a dispute sign to say they will not engage with each other … to help diffuse the tension between students while the administration helps to resolve a matter between students.” The spokesperson mentioned, as of this week, the varsity will not use these agreements.

An assistant coach will take over for Dasovich within the interim, a college spokesperson mentioned.

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The households of the scholars concerned say they’ve retained an lawyer, however didn’t say in the event that they deliberate to file go well with.