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Anyone signing this waiver is a terrible parent.
this post was submitted on 27 Apr 2026
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If you read the article... the waiver doesn't directly mention his sex offender status. And as far as indirect, super vague. No one would guess from the waiver that he was a sex offender.
He "fed his flesh" and "poured into the young men around him"
Can't get any more biblical than that. Really feel like they might've asked "Why do I need to sign this"
Down there, probably totally normal to boast some person's religous cred.
That said, as a parent, I don't read in full wvery one of the upsurd number of things I have to sign for my kids. Theynprobably thought it was just another standard consent to play forms. I have little doubt that is what it was made to look like.
who better to teach about sex offenders, non-consensual sex than a sex offender in TEXAS.
"Tommy now spends his time pouring into young men around him" definitely makes him sound innocent.
Sigh... Texas...
Oh boy
The waiver was a part of THESA's registration packet, and reads: "Coach Tommy can speak first-hand about the dark shadows of sports, especially professionally. He, himself a talented athlete, spent many years praising himself and feeding his flesh. The Lord so graciously refused to let the world have him and rescued him from his sin in a tremendously dramatic, yet necessary way. Tommy now spends his time pouring into young men around him, helping them navigate this tricky culture with Christ. His heart is to not only share his vast knowledge of baseball skills, but more importantly, the freedom he found in his Redeemer. Before you commit to Coach Tommy's leadership, check out his testimony here."
Man they should make sex offender waivers for everything, like waivers for making your food, running in your elections, and ride-sharing
THESA is scheduled to participate in the 2026 Homeschool World Series, which will feature 21 of the best Christian-based home-schooled teams all over North America. The week-long tournament begins on Monday, April 27, and is hosted at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Florida.
All the usual suspects. Sex offenders, Christianity, and right-wing states like Texas and Florida.
Ah go on. I bet he loves him some Jeezus 'n' MAGA.