Benson, who was also a PE teacher at Copleston High in Ipswich, denied all the charges.

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Benson has also been a PE teacher at Copleston High in Ipswich since 1986.

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That enthusiasm to keep striving for success is no surprise to his former PE teacher.

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The PE teacher, who cannot be named, was investigated after an 18-year-old made an allegation of harassment.

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At that time, after quitting weightlifting, my high school PE teacher recommended the students to play golf.

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Phil Stephenson, Sofyen's PE teacher at Henry Compton School, said the teenager had shown huge potential and was highly regarded.

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Jim was nominated for this year's Unsung Hero award by Lisa Palombo who is a PE teacher at St Maurice's High School.

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Crossroads South PE teacher Rachelle Bradley said she hoped to work further with the Bartendaz to incorporate their moves into her teaching.

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Andrew Sutcliffe, a PE teacher at Bradford Academy where Bilal was a pupil, said it was a difficult time for both staff and pupils.

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He will be assisted by skills coaches Shaun Crowley, who is employed by the Rugby Football Union as a community coach for south Bedfordshire, and Simon Page, local PE teacher, who currently works with the Luton second XV.

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