High school coach in Texas dies after practice

By: Associated Press

Posted: Tue 12:29 PM, Aug 02, 2011

PLANO, Texas (AP) - An assistant football coach at a private
high school in the Dallas area has collapsed and died following the
first day of practice this season.

An online statement from Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano says Wade McLain died unexpectedly Monday afternoon. Authorities say a cause of death is sought.

A prayer service was held Monday night for McLain, who was also
an assistant baseball coach at the school affiliated with
Prestonwood Baptist Church.

The school says McLain was married and had five children.

The National Weather Service says temperatures in the Dallas
area on Monday topped 100 degrees as a heat wave continues.

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