A parent is claiming that Gateway basketball coach Albert Thomas attacked her
following a game. The fight was said to have begun Thursday night when Thomas
accosted Lisa McKinney as she talked to her son. Thomas is suspended for the rest
of the season .
Last month, McKinney’s brother complained that Coach Thomas had repeatedly used
the “n-word” and other profanities, trying to motivate his players.
It has been reported that Thomas is supended from coaching, but still has his job
at McKinley Middle School teaching gym.