Coronado football coach placed on paid leave
John Mannion, the head varsity football coach at Coronado High School, was put on indefinite leave of absence today, according to the Clark County School District.
Michael Rodriguez, a district spokesman, would not comment on the reasons for placing Mannion, 50, on paid leave, but school police have acknowledged that they have begun a financial investigation of the Henderson school's football program.
More than $20,000 generated by student athletes at Coronado is believed to be missing, according to sources inside the school district.
Mannion, however, estimated the missing money is about $6,000. He said he suspects the money was stolen from a cabinet in the football office in August. He said he is willing to reimburse the school.
Contact reporter James Haug at jhaug@reviewjournal.com or 702-799-2922.
