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Youth Baseball Coach Gets Lifetime Ban for Viral Incident
USSSA said the coach directed his son to throw into a rival dugout, and the boy received a five-year suspension after the viral incident.
- The United States Specialty Sports Association banned Oklahoma coach Michael Ryals for life after he allegedly instructed his 12-year-old son to throw a ball into the opposing team's dugout during a Memorial Day weekend tournament in Kansas City.
- During an 11-and-under game, the opposing team from Nebraska grew boisterous in the final inning, prompting the alleged directive from Ryals to his son, who was pitching at the time.
- USSSA CEO John Latella confirmed the disciplinary actions to USA TODAY Sports, noting the pitcher—a minor—received a five-year suspension for his role in the incident.
- Following the game, which Nebraska won 8-6, a parent from the team coached by Ryals sent a letter of apology to Nebraska coach Brandon Magni through Facebook.
- Based in Florida, the USSSA is a non-profit organization that has sanctioned 35,000 events with 4.5 million participants across 47 states, according to LinkedIn data cited by leadership.
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