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    Former Ringling Coach teaching certificate suspended

    By Terré Gables/KFOR,

    2024-08-23

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    RINGLING, Okla. (KFOR) – Former Ringling Coach Philip Koons, accused of making players practice naked and verbal abuse them has had his certificate for teaching suspended pending a hearing.

    Ringling principal, coach charged following allegations of verbal and physical abuse
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    Philip Koons. Photo courtesy: Ringling Public Schools.

    Previous Coverage:

    ‘Taught to stay quiet’: OK judge rejects plea deal for Ringling coach accused of verbally abusing players ‘Huge for these victims’: Former Ringling football coach sued in federal court Former Ringling coach accused of verbal, sexual abuse requests to withdraw ‘no contest’ plea
    Former Ringling football coach’s hearing ends early after medical emergency

    Koons also faces a federal lawsuit that has been filed on the behalf of some of the students he is accused of abusing.

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