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Coach on Leave Amid Hazing Allegations | Winnipeg News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
Grant Park High School’s football coach, Doug Kovacs—a resource teacher—faces mounting scrutiny after allegations of hazing surfaced, including an injury to a player. Amid a third-party investigation launched by Manitoba’s teacher commissioner, a viral photo of Kovacs posing with a newspaper article detailing the claims has sparked outrage, with critics calling it a dangerous mockery of serious student safety issues. Educators warn that outdated coaching tactics are unacceptable, and a former player who petitioned for Kovacs’ removal in 2021 was even suspended. The Winnipeg High School Football League and school division stress zero tolerance for hazing and await investigation results before taking action, while the Manitoba Teachers’ Society remains silent on active cases, noting most teacher complaints are resolved without formal discipline under the new 2025 system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0c637e330c4c7832