A coach who won 12 national titles at Fayetteville-Manlius School and took over the boys’ team in 2004, the same year the Nike Cross Nationals began, and the girls’ team claimed the No. 1 spot. However, a recent letter to parents announcing that his contract would not be renewed left Bill Aris “surprised and disappointed.”
It is reported that longtime coach Bill Aris’ position will not be renewed over allegations of overtraining and claims that he pushed kids to run while they were injured and called them out for what they ate and how they performed. The investigation had been ongoing since April, and a letter was sent to the parents of Fayetteville-Manlius students. Initially, because the students were not ready to speak openly, the investigation was conducted anonymously.
“After careful consideration, Head Coach Bill Aris’ seasonal coaching position has not been renewed, and he will not be returning to coach at Fayetteville-Manlius. We are grateful for Coach Aris’ more than three decades of dedication and service,” said the director of Athletics, Scott Sugar, and F-M Superintendent Magda Parvey…