Athlete abuse
Northwestern Football Player Exposes Hazing Allegations
In a shocking turn of events, a former Northwestern University (NU) football player has come forward with disturbing hazing allegations following the recent suspension of prominent football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The player’s courageous decision to shed light on these practices brings attention to an ongoing issue within college sports and underscores the urgent need for…
Read MoreCollege Coaching Abuse
Coaching abuse is a prevalent problem in college athletics in the United States. A recent investigation by the Democrat and Chronicle revealed a concerning trend of coaches mistreating their athletes both physically and emotionally, leaving long-lasting scars on their victims. The investigation revealed numerous cases of abuse, including verbal assaults, physical assaults, and sexual misconduct.…
Read MoreCanada Centre for Safe Sport
Canadian athletes and companies involved in sports are now required to report any concerns related to harassment, abuse or discrimination to a new body called the Centre for Safe Sport. The organization, which is part of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, was created in response to growing concerns about the prevalence of such…
Read MoreDr. Zvi Levran youth hockey sexual abuse case
Dr. Zvi Levran, 66, a urologist of Farmington Hills, and a former youth hockey sports doctor in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been accused of sexually abusing patients and could face up to 27 charges. The accused doctor had provided medical services to young hockey players in the past, and the alleged incidents of abuse were…
Read MoreNWSL bans four coaches for life
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) recently announced that four of its coaches have been given lifetime bans from the league following an investigation into sexual harassment. The investigation revealed that the coaches had acted in a manner which was deemed to be inappropriate and unacceptable, resulting in their dismissal from the league. This decision…
Read MoreAthlete abuse inside the National Women’s Soccer League
The power imbalance between coach and athlete is so great in the National Women’s Soccer League (N.W.S.L.) that reports of rape and sexual assault are now publicly surfacing around the league. A major reason for athlete abuse in the N.W.S.L has to do with player contracts. Once a player signs a contract, they are vulnerable…
Read MoreCanadian Olympian calling for end to athlete abuse
A Canadian Olympic athlete is calling for an inquiry into amateur sports abuse. Waneek Horn-Miller is looking to end the systemic sexual, physical and verbal abuse of athletes. CBC Sports, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Horn-Miller is the former co-captain of Canada’s Olympic women’s water polo team. She is quoted as saying, “We…
Read MoreAbusive leadership in sports
There are many potential reasons why abusive leadership may occur in sports. Some possible contributing factors include: Power imbalances: In many sports, coaches and other leaders have a great deal of power and authority over athletes. This power imbalance can make it easier for leaders to abuse their power and control over athletes. High-pressure environments:…
Read MoreEfforts to stop athlete abuse
Athlete abuse is not just an American problem, it is an International one as well. Reports from Japan, Canada and Kenya to name a few countries are shedding light on the need to address the issue. In Kenya, Olympic runner Anges Tirop was brutally killed by her partner. The violent stabbing is now forcing the…
Read MoreThe danger of athlete abuse
Let’s talk about athlete abuse. It is not always sexual although abusive behavior by coaches can certainly lead to sexual abuse. Dr. Ben Tepper, from Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, has made the study of abusive leadership in the workplace his specialty. He is quoted as saying, “The reason for the high level…
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