Kenowa Hills Coach Suspended Two Games, AD Faces Firing
Kenowa Hills football coach suspended and athletic director faces firing after school board investigation.
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education suspended football coach Don Fellows for two games and recommended terminating athletic director Ross Willick. The investigation uncovered misuse of instructional time and Title IX violations. Coach Fellows contests the findings, citing hearsay.
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education suspended football coach Don Fellows for two games at its meeting on Monday, August 25, 2026. The board acts for the Kenowa Hills Public Schools in Walker, a Grand Rapids metro community.
An investigation revealed that a strength class intended for student instruction was used for football drills, violating instructional time rules. There were also Title IX violations involving inappropriate language. Consequently, athletic director Ross Willick is recommended for termination.
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Coach Fellows disputes parts of the findings, stating they are based on hearsay and second-hand comments. For local families, this raises concerns about extracurricular oversight and resource allocation. The decisions impact student athletes and the community's engagement with high school sports.
