Board Approves Background Checks for Coaches

The Gentry Youth Organization will begin conducting background checks on its coaches and assistant coaches.

At its Jan. 9 meeting, the GYO Board approved the measure by a unanimous vote. The head coach and an assistant coach from each team will be required to fill out an application, be interviewed by the board and have a background check done, with the applicant being responsible for the cost of the background check - thought to be about $20.