George Spady Jr, a 31-year-old little league coach in Arlington is accused of using some of his players, including his son and nephew to burglarize an Arlington shop. George admits he had a lapse in judgment, but his family claims the police have it all wrong – according to police, George encouraged the boys to steal things from the shop. The full story from King5.

Should George, who has two prior misdemeanor convictions, be allowed to coach little league ball? Little league players look up to their coach as a role model and an inspiration, and should not have a man of George’s criminal past as their coach. Misdemeanors are minor, but statistically I’m sure many people who go on to commit more serious crimes start with a few minor crimes.