Posted on 06/29/2023 7:16:58 PM PDT by Morgana
Harvard University has vowed to overhaul the culture of its women's hockey team after a long-time coach retired amid accusations of abusive behavior that one player compared to a 'mental health Hunger Games' in early June.
Katey Stone, 57, stepped down as head coach June 7 after a 29-year tenure that included four national championship appearances, but was eventually dogged by accusations she'd emotionally damaged players.
Multiple outlets have reported on a toxic on and off-ice culture for the program, including allegations that players felt forced to drink and perform 'sexually-charged role playing' as part of hazing rituals, according to the Boston Globe.
At practice, players were allegedly forced to do a 'Naked Skate' where players were told to dive on the ice in a Superman-pose while completely nude, often leaving skaters with ice burns and bloody nipples, The Athletic reported.
Athletic Director Erin McDermott announced Wednesday in a statement that the school plans to revamp the culture after Stone's retirement.
In a 2020 interview that was published on one of Harvard's official YouTube channels, Stone paid tribute to promoting a highly competitive atmosphere among her players. 'Coaching gives me the opportunity to stay competitive... [The players] have no idea what they're really capable of and if we continue to challenge them on a daily basis, the accomplish so much more.
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Virtually of course!
The Scary fact is that GIRLS DID THIS FOR 29 YEARS WITH NO COMPLAINTS!!
What is wrong with these women? They agreed to do this.
Sex is everything to a deviant. 24/7/365
Anyone dumb enough to get naked and dive on the ice in a superman pose because someone told them to is an idiot.
This is a perfect example of “if you’re going to be stupid you gotta be tough”.
How did I miss this one?
Sick lesbian monster. This is obviously just one of her demented fantasies.
Most disturbing is the players went along with it.
Did not “one” player have the boldness to report this? Needless to say, this nation is in trouble!
And she got away with this for 29 years?! WTF?!
How long did the Penn State football coach get away with his abuse?
How long has Bill Clinton gotten away with his abuse?
How long has Joey Biden gotten away with his abuse?
How long has Hollyweird abused kid performers? (Think Corey Haim & Corey Feldman)
Craftmore wrote:
Naked girls hockey? Id pay to watch that,,,
What about lingerie tackle football?
Truly I do not understand what all the fuss is about.
These sorts of rituals were what we used to call “fun.”
They built team spirit, they were mutually approved of and condoned,
but, mostly, they were just plain fun.
I guess there is no place for fun in a world in which people don’t even know
which bathroom to use,
or what, or who, is a woman.
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