Burlingame Youth League Asks Ex-Bonds Trainer To Resign As Coach
BURLINGAME (CBS/AP) - A Burlingame youth baseball league has barred Barry Bonds' former personal trainer from coaching his son's team.
The president of the Burlingame Youth Baseball Association has said Greg Anderson is not a registered coach and is prohibited from being on the field during games.
Anderson, who has coached for years, was told of the prohibition after a parent complained about the convicted steroid dealer's participation. League president Mike Brunicardi said there were no complaints until this season.
Anderson spent three weeks in prison this year for refusing to testify at Bonds' trial on charges that he lied about steroids use. Anderson earlier pleaded guilty to steroids distribution.
Brunicardi said Anderson is free to register as a coach next season, but will have to undergo a background check like other volunteers.
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