Coaching 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 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 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 MoreAthlete sexual abuse at Penn State, OSU and MSU may be the tip of the iceberg
A recent survey of 1500 college-educated Americans under age 45 found that more than 1 in 4 current and former college male and female athletes said they endured inappropriate sexual contact from a campus authority figure. Most often the authority figure was a male professor or coach. College athletes were 2.5 times more likely to…
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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