To the editor:

As a parent of a child on the Kickemuit Middle School soccer team, I was well within my rights to have a private conversation with the head coach, John Raposa. I have had several conversations with him in the past and all without incident. While I still maintain that the content of that conversation was justified, I acknowledge that a public confrontation is not appropriate for any parent or coach, and I regret that it took place in such a fashion. When the assistant coach, John DaSilva, entered into the conversation and his comments quickly escalated, I should have walked away.

Karen Lynch

22 Deer Run Road

Ms. Lynch is a member of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.