Firestone Girls Basketball Coach Resigns After Incident

Isaac Williams stepped down following a confrontation with a player's parent.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Isaac Williams announced his resignation as the head coach of the Firestone High School girls basketball team in a Facebook post on February 6th. Williams had been on paid administrative leave since December 19th, 2025, while the school district investigated a postgame confrontation with a player's parent after a game on December 18th.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the challenges coaches can face when dealing with confrontational parents, and the potential consequences even when the coach claims to be the victim. It also raises questions about how school districts handle such situations and whether coaches are adequately protected.

The details

According to the report, after Firestone defeated rival East 62-30 on December 18th, a Firestone player punched an East player who had thrown a basketball at her face. Both players received technical fouls, and the Firestone player was ejected and suspended for four games. The Firestone player's mother then confronted Williams in his office about the suspension, and the two gave conflicting accounts to a school resource officer about the argument, which reportedly turned physical. Neither Williams nor the parent faced criminal charges after the police investigation.

  • On December 18, 2025, a confrontation occurred between a Firestone player and an East player after a game.
  • On December 19, 2025, Williams was placed on paid administrative leave while the school district investigated the incident.
  • On February 6, 2026, Williams announced his resignation as Firestone's girls basketball coach in a Facebook post.

The players

Isaac Williams

The former head coach of the Firestone High School girls basketball team.

Firestone player

A Firestone High School girls basketball player who punched an East player after a game on December 18, 2025.

East player

An East High School girls basketball player who threw a basketball at the face of a Firestone player on December 18, 2025.

Firestone player's mother

The mother of the Firestone player who was suspended for four games after the incident on December 18, 2025.

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What they’re saying

“I am no longer the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Firestone High School. An incident that occurred on December 18—where I was assaulted by a parent—has resulted in my suspension for the remainder of the season.”

— Isaac Williams, Former Firestone Girls Basketball Coach (Facebook)

“Despite multiple written statements confirming that I was the victim in this situation, the decision was made to remove me from my position. This has been incredibly painful and disappointing, not only personally, but professionally.”

— Isaac Williams, Former Firestone Girls Basketball Coach (Facebook)

“I can't talk with my players. I can't say anything to them. This has hurt me. ... I was attacked. There are multiple statements and these people are not getting me back to my girls.”

— Isaac Williams, Former Firestone Girls Basketball Coach (Akron Beacon Journal)

What’s next

The Akron Public Schools district has not indicated if it will take any further action regarding the incident or Williams' resignation.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges coaches can face when dealing with confrontational parents, and the potential consequences even when the coach claims to be the victim. It also raises questions about how school districts handle such situations and whether coaches are adequately protected when incidents occur.