Several students were hospitalized and the coach went on vacation after a Texas high school football coach trained his players to do 300 to 400 push-ups an hour without water interruptions. dallas morning news.
A letter from the principal of Rockwall Heath, obtained by the press, has confirmed that head football coach John Harrell has taken a leave of absence after training in the eighth period exercise class he teaches. stated that several students “needed medical attention and in some cases hospitalization.”
One parent who spoke to the press said his son did 300 to 400 push-ups, while two other parents said the number was more than 350.
Parents listed at least eight hospitalizations, including one for a child diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.
Harrell has been at Rockwall Heath since 2019 and was promoted to head coach in January 2022.
Story originally appeared in High School Sports
