Parent influence on Colorado high school athletics producing tension, upheaval

Former Heritage High school girls basketball coach Chad Hanson at his home in Highlands Ranch on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

By Kyle Newman | knewman@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 17, 2023 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: September 17, 2023 at 5:48 AM MDT

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Before Chad Hanson coached a game for Heritage High School girls basketball last season, he had problems with two parents.

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