Celina Coach's Son Arrested for Child Pornography; Parents Confront School Board

Coach Bill Elliot Addresses Son's Arrest

• 💔 Bill Elliot, Celina's head coach and athletic director, expressed deep sorrow and apologized for the "stain on our family, on our day, on this program, on this town" following his son Caleb's arrest.
• ✅ Elliot stated his support for his son facing justice, emphasizing that "justice will be done" and that predators gain trust to exploit victims.
• 🏆 Elliot, who previously led Celina to a perfect season and a state title, is a revered figure in the community.

Allegations and Whistleblowers

• 📸 Parents of players on Caleb Elliot's teams detailed allegations of invasive recordings made by the 26-year-old coach using a cell phone in the locker room.
• 🗣️ Two parents publicly identified themselves as the whistleblowers, commending the bravery of the young men who came forward.
• ❓ It remains unclear how many victims there are or if any prior incidents were overlooked by the district.

District and State Response

• ⚖️ The school board held a special meeting to decide the fate of Caleb Elliot, with termination being a possibility.
• 🤝 The board accepted Bill Elliot's resignation instead of terminating him and reiterated their commitment to taking the matter seriously.
• 🔍 A third-party investigation will be conducted to determine if the district missed any red flags leading up to the incident.
• 🧐 State Representative Jeff Leech stated that the state is watching and will investigate any potential cover-ups or improper hiring practices within the district.