A former football coach and athletic director is battling a rare neurological disease. Kevin Atkinson was initially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but his family later confirmed he has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). This diagnosis led to his retirement from Marcus High School in 2023.

PSP is caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain that control thinking and body movement. It can resemble Parkinson's disease.

Further details about Kevin Atkinson's situation and his family's experience with PSP are available from the source.