Overview

• Jim Zullo, 81, was fired by Northville Central School District after video showed him pulling senior player Hailey Monroe's ponytail during a postgame incident.
• The incident occurred after Northville High School lost the Class D state championship game to LaFargeville, leaving Monroe visibly emotional.
• The district condemned Zullo’s actions as 'completely unacceptable' and pledged support for affected players and their families.
• Zullo, a Hall of Fame coach with a decades-long career, publicly apologized, acknowledging his behavior was inappropriate and expressing regret.
• The video, which went viral on social media, has drawn widespread criticism and raised discussions about the boundaries of coaching behavior.