Hastings St. Cecilia’s new football coach placed on administrative leave

HASTINGS, NE (Omaha World-Herald News Source) – A teacher and coach at Hastings St. Cecilia has been placed on administrative leave.

The school confirmed in a statement that Tyler Hedlund is on leave effective immediately.

“Last week the school took steps to ensure a safe environment by reporting allegations regarding Mr. Hedlund, a teacher at Hastings Catholic Schools, to the Hastings Police Department,” the statement said. “Due to an ongoing investigation involving a personnel matter, no further comment can be made at this time.”

The Hastings Police Department confirmed they were investigating Hedlund, but would not comment on the nature of the investigation. Court records did not indicate any charges against Hedlund at this time.

Hedlund was named the new head football coach at St. Cecilia in March 5. According to Hedlund’s biography, listed on the school’s website, this is his first year at the school where he teaches physical education in addition to coaching.

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