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Westlake High School Coach Rick Clausen Refuses to Apologize Amid Parent Controversy

Westlake High School Coach Rick Clausen Refuses to Apologize Amid Parent Controversy
World Sports · 06:30:56 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Westlake High School football coach Rick Clausen has refused to apologize to parents who have raised concerns about the program, declaring “I will not apologize” in response to the growing controversy.

The Los Angeles-area coach’s defiant stance comes amid unspecified complaints from parents regarding his leadership of the Westlake football team. The situation was reported Thursday by California Post, with the story highlighting the tension between the coaching staff and some families.

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