A shocking lawsuit is shedding new light on why multiple coaches at a Texas high school suddenly left their jobs — and the allegations are disturbing.
According to a newly filed court case, dozens of student-athletes at Texas Leadership Charter Academy in San Angelo were allegedly subjected to what families are calling “torture” over a simple uniform mix-up.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 12 families, claims that nearly 80 members of the school’s football team were forced into a closed gym for three straight days in February, where they were pushed to the brink physically.
Students were allegedly made to do hundreds of push-ups for extended periods — with no water, no breaks, and no way out.
Even more alarming, the filing claims several players collapsed during the punishment but were still ordered to keep going. Those who complained of pain were allegedly mocked or yelled at.
The result was devastating.
At least 20 students ended up hospitalized, with several diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis — a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can cause muscle breakdown, kidney damage, and even organ failure.
Families say the situation spiraled so badly that hospital staff, not school officials, were the ones who ultimately brought the incident to light.
The lawsuit accuses coaches and administrators of negligence and gross negligence, alleging they failed to provide basic care like water, ignored clear signs of medical distress, and never notified parents about what was happening.
It also claims the school fostered a “culture of abuse” where extreme physical punishment was normalized — and then tried to cover it up.
Parents are now seeking major damages, citing physical injuries, emotional trauma, and long-term health impacts on the students.
In a statement earlier this month, a school administrator acknowledged the allegations and said an investigation was underway — but that came days after multiple students had already been hospitalized.
Shortly after, the school confirmed that Athletic Director Kent Sherrill and Head Football Coach Bradley Oh had both left the program. Several other coaches were also removed from their roles.
Now, the case is just getting started. Defendants have weeks to respond, and what comes next could take months — or even longer — as the legal battle unfolds.
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This is absolutely disgusting that while this was going on at the school nobody noticed or heard anything. I hope these kids get better and the families get everything they are suing for. How does a school have multiple coaches who all agree this is a good idea and not one who says for them to stop. I hope the coaches are arrested, this is child abuse and if a parent did this they would be arrested.