This is uncalled for and a tragic loss of a fine young man. The JCPS should act quickly in firing Coach Stinson, Principal Johnson and AD Webb. All are to be held accountable regardless of intent. I'm sure a wrongful death suit is not too far away. There is too many people that were there saying how bad it was and that this is being covered up to save jobs. Stand up PRP and make sure these men are held responsible.

THE DIFFERENCE IN THIS CAUSE IS BOTH CHILDREN DID NOT GO DOWN WITH HEAT EXHAUSTION OR HEAT STROKE. ONE WAS ASTHMA RELATED. PRP HAS ALWAYS LOOKED AFTER THEIR PLAYERS AND RUN A FONTAIN THE WHOLE PRACTICE. SOME PEOPLE REALIZE ESPECIALLY FOOTBALL PLAYERS THAT PEOPLE NEED HYDRATION.THESE ATHLETES ARE NOT RIDICULED FOR DRINKING WATER. PEOPLE EVEN ONES WHO ARE EMOTIONAL ABOUT THIS TRAGIC INCIDENCE NEED TO REFRAIN FROM JUDGEMENT UNTIL ALL THE FACTS ARE IN. I PLAYED AT PRP AND AM CURRENTLY A COACH AT A YOUTH LEAGUE IN LOUISVILLE. DON'T CONVICT PEOPLE UNTIL THEY ARE PROVED TO BE AT FAULT.

m zipperle,

Heat exhaustion/stroke can be very dangerous if not deadly. I am also a father of an athlete (14 year old) and I totally understand the "not wanting to look like a whimp" factor. That is why it is VERY important for coaches and parents to make sure these athletes are staying hydrated during practices/games.

Monty

I hope the story regarding PRP student suffering from a heat stroke (they called it heat exhaustion but come on...this kid is in critical condition) can be a wake up call to all coaches in our area. Two kids do not "go down" and it be unexplained!! Players at this level will not voluntarily take water breaks, "you look like a whimp".
As a parent of an athlete, this is a huge story. I hope you take the opportunity to help change pressuring athletes to the point of "heat exhaustion". This boy might not survive.