Former CCA/Solon Softball Coach Charged with Sexual Exploitation

[GOHOX69]

He used to be on TV all the time.

Former CCA softball coach now charged with sexually exploiting a player

A former Clear Creek Amana softball coach and teacher is now facing charges for allegedly grooming a player and having sex with her twice in 2007.

cbs2iowa.com

 

[Thunderlips71]

Sweet combover!

 

[bdg8]

I thought I recall a poster that would throw his name in for Iowa softball gig. I don't think this info shocks too many people from area

 

[Gonolz]

He thought he was in the clear, then 15 years later ...

 

[Pinehawk]

He was pretty much a legendary softball coach in the area. Coached a long time at Clear Creek, then went to Solon, then back to Clear Creek.

"Oct 16, 2012 — Eighteen seasons, 809 wins and six state titles — that's Jim White's legacy coaching softball at Clear Creek Amana.

With 2,089 softball wins, he is the national leader among high school coaches.

On Tuesday, Solon softball coach Jim White was named one of eight finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association softball coach of the year.

A seven-time state-championship softball coach, White turned in his resignation Thursday morning to Solon Athletics Director Zach Wigle.

'When I left Clear Creek Amana (in 2012), it was a very traumatic experience,” he said in an interview with The Gazette shortly after he met with Wigle. 'This time, I'm more at peace. I've been thinking of all the good things I've been fortunate to have experienced.”

White departs with a 23-year career record of 995-151, including 186-33 in five years at Solon. In June, he was named the national softball coach of the year by the National High School Coaches Association.

'I think he's so successful because he's really good at understanding girls,” said former player Mallory Madsen, who played for White both at CCA and Solon. 'Girls can be kind of drama-oriented, but he's really patient with us.”

 

[lucas80]

I thought I recall a poster that would throw his name in for Iowa softball gig. I don't think this info shocks too many people from area

I know his name was thrown out, but I don't know how serious it was. HS to college is a huge jump.
Just out of curiosity, are you saying he had a reputation for having sex with players, or at least rumors of unprofessional contact? That seems pretty big to let it slide.

 

[MitchLL]

CCA has had more than their share of "issues" recently.

 

[cjr1310]

I know his name was thrown out, but I don't know how serious it was. HS to college is a huge jump.
Just out of curiosity, are you saying he had a reputation for having sex with players, or at least rumors of unprofessional contact? That seems pretty big to let it slide.

The KCRG Facebook post comments are full of people saying this is less than surprising.

 

[bdg8]

I know his name was thrown out, but I don't know how serious it was. HS to college is a huge jump.
Just out of curiosity, are you saying he had a reputation for having sex with players, or at least rumors of unprofessional contact? That seems pretty big to let it slide.

There was just something off. And there were rumors . Nothing particular , just rumors. Plus it seemed odd that he just kind of left CCA. Don’t recall if it was his choice or the school just kind of forced his hand. Plus you know how rumors get started in schools.

and there most certainly was a poster who would throw out his name when the Iowa job was open

 

[cidhawkeye]

CCA has had more than their share of "issues" recently.

Such as?

 

[Joes Place]

So....he was coaching her on how to get past 1st base, eh???
🤮

 

[bdg8]

Such as?

there have been some racial issues. There are still small pockets of district that is pretty rural.

The previous superintendent also was not very well liked and I think his feelings were mutual. I think he might have left for Ottumwa, so that should say something

 

[cidhawkeye]

there have been some racial issues. There are still small pockets of district that is pretty rural.

The previous superintendent also was not very well liked and I think his feelings were mutual. I think he might have left for Ottumwa, so that should say something

Must be bad if you choose to go to Ottumwa

 

[Derekd3408]

If he has enough money to make this go away, Joel is OK with it. It's the way of the world now.

 

[Hawki97]

If there was ever a game where you blindly match charges with the mugshot - I would have gotten this one right.

That said, 2007. Kind of surprised the statute of limitations didn't kick in on this one.

 

[MitchLL]

Such as?

As stated... there were some Supt issues. Maybe nothing nefarious, but when you have to hire an administrator from Texas to fill an opening, it raises questions???

Then there was the young man from CCA that drowned at the reservoir in 2020? and criminal charges against an adult and three juveniles for lying to the cops where bullying was suspected.

My grandkids attend another WAMAC school and there were stories regarding racial issues at the high school. Just pure coincidence that the new Supt is Black?

Not trying to spread rumors, but you asked.

One more thing... a few years ago at a high school basketball game, about 20 CCA kids sitting in the visitors section at an away game were thrown out of the gym for heckling(using profane language) during pre game warmups. Kids doing stupid shit, but still!

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I coached a few kids in a different sport that went on to play for him. One I have read in quotes talking about how he was a good guy. My first thought was looking at the timeline and hoping it wasn't them. As it turns out, the student would have been closer to my age than the kids I coached. It doesn't matter, I feel bad it happened. Never really heard great things about him as a guy but I never knew him personally.

 

[Hawki97]

As stated... there were some Supt issues. Maybe nothing nefarious, but when you have to hire an administrator from Texas to fill an opening, it raises questions???

Then there was the young man from CCA that drowned at the reservoir in 2020? and criminal charges against an adult and three juveniles for lying to the cops where bullying was suspected.

My grandkids attend another WAMAC school and there were stories regarding racial issues at the high school. Just pure coincidence that the new Supt is Black?

Not trying to spread rumors, but you asked.

Kind of forgot about that, was he the adult charged?

 

[bdg8]

I know his name was thrown out, but I don't know how serious it was. HS to college is a huge jump.
Just out of curiosity, are you saying he had a reputation for having sex with players, or at least rumors of unprofessional contact? That seems pretty big to let it slide.

I think there were some posts about White right before Gillespie was hired. L12 mentioned there would be no chance as there were too many "skeletons in his closet"

 

[MitchLL]

Kind of forgot about that, was he the adult charged?

No, some guy named Harshman. One of the issues was they lied about how and when the young man drowned. The story floating(no pun intended) around was that the kids bullied him into jumping off of the so called "diving rock" into what was at the time, shallow water.

My point was more that when this occurred, reports of wide spread bullying at the middle school and high school were being reported.

 

[gojojo]

CCA has had more than their share of "issues" recently.

And it doesn't help that instead of being open about it, they're attempting to sweep it under the rug.

A male Spanish teacher was fired this past year for inappropriate conduct with a student and the school has been silent about it.

I am hoping they have a statement about White today. The fact there has been speculation for some time regarding his behavior and he was still allowed around many different teams is upsetting.

 

[gojojo]

No, some guy named Harshman. One of the issues was they lied about how and when the young man drowned. The story floating(no pun intended) around was that the kids bullied him into jumping off of the so called "diving rock" into what was at the time, shallow water.

My point was more that when this occurred, reports of wide spread bullying at the middle school and high school were being reported.

There are some very disturbing rumors circulating about Noah's drowning. It's a bit hard to believe a young man who couldn't swim would voluntarily jump into the lake off a 20 foot cliff, at night, naked.

Not buying it.

 

[MitchLL]

CCA appears to be a school district that has grown so quickly that local officials like the school board and school administrators haven't been able to adapt to the wide ranging social background of students and have perhaps been lackadaisical in supervising teachers/coaches/staff?

Going from a small rural school district to a 4A sized entity in a period of maybe 10 years is a pretty drastic transformation.

 

[Incredible Hawk]

I'm really surprised by the comments on the articles posted on Facebook. It seems like one of those things 'everyone knew' ....I guess I wasn't in touch w/ the rumor mill....

 

[Jcchawk]

This has been widely rumored for a very long time. My guess is you will see more women come out about this now.

 

[MitchLL]

This has been widely rumored for a very long time. My guess is you will see more women come out about this now.

I'm just curious about what "triggered" this story to finally become public now?

 

[Pinehawk]

Was there also an issue with Hughes and his father resigning as football head coaches at Clear Creek a few years ago?

 

[beanerhawk]

I'm just curious about what "triggered" this story to finally become public now?

One article I saw states she came forward now.

 

[MitchLL]

One article I saw states she came forward now.

That's my question... "Why did she come forward now"?

 

[beanerhawk]

That's my question... "Why did she come forward now"?

I just hung up with her, she said it was the right thing to do and she should have done it years ago but wasn't comfortable doing so until now.

 

[lucas80]

I'm just curious about what "triggered" this story to finally become public now?

I'm pretty sure that was about playing time, and a slightly over enthusiastic parent.

 

[Jcchawk]

I'm just curious about what "triggered" this story to finally become public now?

She came forward in March. Charges were just filed. I doubt anyone will ever know what finally made her come forward.

 

[QChawks]

Pic of wife that left husband home banging a freshman?

 

[EasyHawk]

Oskaloosa head football coach resigned about a year ago after a controversy involving texts with a former team manager while his wife was out of town. A few years ago, the Knoxville football coach (who previously was an assistant at Dowling) was arrested and I believe went to prison after abusing a 16 year old girl. This stuff happens more than most people could believe.

 

[ddelzell]

Jim White and I have been very good friends since our junior year at Burlington High School. He is NOT the kind of person that would "groom" a fifteen year old girl. He is a person of high integrity who would not take advantage of a young girl. I have no doubt that when all is said and done he will be exonerated of any charges brought against him. What will be left is the humiliation that he and his family will deal with that will not be washed away with his innocence.

 

[GOHOX69]

Jim White and I have been very good friends since our junior year at Burlington High School. He is NOT the kind of person that would "groom" a fifteen year old girl. He is a person of high integrity who would not take advantage of a young girl. I have no doubt that when all is said and done he will be exonerated of any charges brought against him. What will be left is the humiliation that he and his family will deal with that will not be washed away with his innocence.

Have you read the comments on the kcrg facebook site? No one agrees with you. No one. Most have said he's been doing this since the EARLY 90's.

 

[gojojo]

Jim White and I have been very good friends since our junior year at Burlington High School. He is NOT the kind of person that would "groom" a fifteen year old girl. He is a person of high integrity who would not take advantage of a young girl. I have no doubt that when all is said and done he will be exonerated of any charges brought against him. What will be left is the humiliation that he and his family will deal with that will not be washed away with his innocence.

I certainly hope you are correct, as I know some of his family and they are great people, but what's being said is not good.

I'll be curious to hear what proof there is to convict. I would think being able to prove two sexual encounters 15 years ago would be challenging.

 

[HostelAlfalfaWilcoxKeto]

WTF is up with this thread title?

 

[GOHOX69]

WTF is up with this thread title?

I was inebriated.

 

[B1GDeal]

I certainly hope you are correct, as I know some of his family and they are great people, but what's being said is not good.

I'll be curious to hear what proof there is to convict. I would think being able to prove two sexual encounters 15 years ago would be challenging.

I'm guessing they have some texts, emails or something.