Former Felon Been Kids' Boxing Mentor 20+ Years, But Youth Football Says 'No'

Washy September 22, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Shouldn't he be able to get his record expunged? Wasn't prison about reform? I would say 36yrs out of trouble is a sign of something....

steve l September 22, 2012 at 06:20 pm

He can sit right there. In the stands and watch. This is a reprocusion. Nobody forced him to be a felon. This is the price he must pay

xcak September 22, 2012 at 07:11 pm

@steve 1, you're a dumd Ass!!!!

For The Kids September 22, 2012 at 09:34 pm

I'm guessing this is just a policy issue. If the League policy is that felons will not be allowed to coach, then that's the reason he's disqualified. Can't really have a policy that says "SOME felons will not be allowed to coach". Opens up major liability issues for the League. Gramps is doing great work with the boxing and will hopefully continue to guide those kids through adolescence. There are so many kids who need just that kind of guidance.

eltigre September 23, 2012 at 11:30 am

how long must this man continue to pay for a debt he has already paid for?

X September 23, 2012 at 12:58 pm

He can get a certificate of rehabilitation. It will automatically be sent to Gov Jerry Brown for a pardon. Once you have that you can work anywhere. If you are at a lower income, there is help for you. It can also be done on your own. It takes some research and filing papers at the courthouse. He can get it started by getting a live scan for himself, so he knows what's on his record, then start researching "certificate of rehabilitation " how to file for . It's really not that hard, I actually did it for myself. Now I have a full pardon. You have to file in the county you live in, not the county the crimes happened in. I had to do it all by myself, I didn't qualify for assistance. Either way, if you have been a good upstanding citizen since the crimes amd its been over 10 years you shouldn't have a problem. Plus, it feels good knowing you can work anywhere once you have the certificate of rehabilitation. Good luck!

steve l September 23, 2012 at 01:40 pm

Xcok, but I know how to spell

CA. September 23, 2012 at 04:01 pm

Personally I believe this dude deserves a second chance period.

rosie September 23, 2012 at 04:03 pm

@steve I ........... repercussion not reprocusion... Just sayin'
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steve l September 23, 2012 at 06:02 pm

Lol, at least it was a difficult word

rosie September 23, 2012 at 06:16 pm

Good going. It is very important to have good vocabulary skills but you also need to have good spelling skills. That way when you have something important to say, people will take you seriously.
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Washy September 23, 2012 at 07:23 pm

@rosie someone has to have poor spelling and or grammar (like your lack of a capital letter on the front of your name) so self righteous people can correct it or what else would you have to do? You certainly didn't add anything to the conversation

Heaven~Bound September 24, 2012 at 01:43 pm

I have been involved with youth football for nearly 20 years and the only policy I have ever heard of disqualifying anyone from coaching is any sex or drug related offenses.

rosie September 24, 2012 at 07:01 pm

@steve I I am sending you this note to clarify what my objective was when I helped you with your spelling on this blog. It would seem that an individual has taken umbrage to my missive to you. His/her feelings are of no concern of mine and I have no intention of responding to his farcical abject note because I have to remind myself that he no doubt suffers from low self esteem and it probably makes him feel superior to demean others. Besides, I would not want to lower myself to his level. I will pray for him instead. <(((><
However, I do want you to know that it was not my intention to belittle or offend you in any manner. Quite the contrary. In reading your response to xcak, I could not help but to enjoy your verbal retaliation because I believe that xcak deserved comeuppance for his rude behavior to you. It was a hostile and vulgar thing that he said to you and your were entitled to reciprocate to his impudence. But instead of being disparaging in your reaction, your response showed civility which made me feel good about you. rosie with a lower case r showing deference to my father God, his son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost whose names shall always be capitalized. <(((><

rosie September 24, 2012 at 07:08 pm

Just because blogs are an open forum that encourages others to communicate their feelings, does not entitle anyone to be mean spirited or ignoble to someone else's introspection. Don't these people understand that they only end up showing how pitiful and obtuse they are by what they write? It becomes very clear very fast by reading this blog who has class and who does not, and you steve have class. Thank you for understanding.
rosie with a lower case r showing deference to my father God, his son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost whose names shall always be capitalized. <(((><

Cesar September 25, 2012 at 01:25 am

in my opinion its been 37yrs n thru out the whole time he has been clear and he has been only helping the communities And working with kids. i think he deserves all the right to coach the football team.!! he is a helping hand. and has lots of talent!

dolores spann September 25, 2012 at 08:04 pm

If he's been working with kids since the 90's maybe there a change in the rules.

joe September 25, 2012 at 11:21 pm

I also have been to prison about 15 years ago. I have a contractors license for about 3 years. I have a Fire protection company and I consider myself entrepreneur for of my achievements. The reason why I am sending this comment is because Albert Gonsales is my dad! It runs in the family! Dont sweat it dad. Its their lost. There just jealous of our skills from our life of experience.

Albert jr September 29, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Dad I am proud of you and I believe that this will all work out. God is greater than any rule and knows your heart. Trust in him and he will lead you. P.S Joe I miss you guys! Your brother and son Albert.

Washy September 29, 2012 at 03:34 pm

why can't his record be ex sponged?

Only my thought September 30, 2012 at 02:40 am

I'm sure if it has to do with kids He should stay in the stand, if it was just I was a kid being a kid give him another shot

Washy September 30, 2012 at 08:41 am

soooo Olivia you say a person cannot be rehabilitated and should never get a second chance even after 25+years of a clean record and upstanding citizen living?

Barbara Jimenez December 6, 2012 at 06:39 pm

I agree with Steve, in addittion his demeanor and persona are very intimidating! He never smiles and does not seem be kid friendly what so ever. I would never be able nor allow my child to take a advice from a man like that. I personally removed my son from an organization he was at, due to the way he conducts himself around children. As a mentor one should have knowledge to oversee children of all shapes and sizes including Special Needs. I noticed he would easily get aggrivated with the slower learners and took preference towards other kids. He did not strike me as the type to open up a converstion with, instead always looked the other way. I have encountered people in the community who are ex felons, but are REALLY out there to make a difference,unfortunately not from this guy.

dale ross grinager December 7, 2012 at 11:29 pm

Dale Barbara, if you took the time to get to know this man, you would find he is one of kindest and most dedicated men i have ever met. In boxing and football there is not a lot of smiling. He is simply trying to get the best effort from each kid and commending the kids who are doing well. I have known Albert for many years and if i could describe in a few words, they would be he is firm but he is fair. If its smiling your looking for, maybe you should enroll your son in a ballet class. i understand they smile a lot there.

Rumon December 9, 2012 at 02:01 am

I think your the man Albert.
Nice fight party by the way... Rumon Staples

Rumon December 9, 2012 at 02:04 am

I don't care what that bitch says!!
Your the man...