The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of hazing that had existed in former high school athletes who were enrolled in introduction to coaching classes in a Northern Rocky Mountain state. A nationally accepted survey was given to 189 college students of whom the majority had participated in high school sports. Results were interpreted to determine the extent these students had been hazed in their athletic careers and specifically what those behaviors were. Implications were made for future definition and clarification of hazing to ensure proper enforcement and elimination of all negative behaviors. In the fall of 2007, a parent anonymously accused a respected and highly successful high school coach of physically and verbally abusing his athletes. As a result of him being abruptly accused and relieved of his duties, his former and current players and the community came to his defense. It had been determined that his "physical and verbal abuse" was a team rule that his players would not consume soft drinks and not wear hats in class during the season. It was also determined that the "anonymous" complaint had been filed by a parent whose son was not getting playing time. (Contains 1 table.)