Two Woodstock youth baseball coaches suspended after fight at game

Hobgood Baseball officials announced the immediate suspension of two 12U assistant coaches after a physical fight broke out between them during a weekend youth baseball game in Woodstock, Georgia, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

The league permanently banned the assistant coach who struck the other from ever coaching at Hobgood again, while both coaches are suspended for the rest of the season, according to the league's board of directors.

All volunteers involved had completed standard background screenings before the season, and the board has condemned the violence in a letter to league families, emphasizing that the incident does not reflect the league's values or standards.

The board is reviewing the circumstances and considering further disciplinary actions, while also assuring families that they are committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for players and families.

No information has been released about law enforcement involvement or criminal charges related to the incident, and the league has not disclosed the names of the coaches or the cause of the fight.