Emotional Abuse in College Sports

The podcast explores the issue of emotional abuse in college sports, highlighting its prevalence and the challenges athletes face in seeking accountability. It presents the story of Julia Pernsteiner, a D1 cross-country runner who took her life after allegedly experiencing verbal abuse from her coach, and the case of basketball players Maria and Marta Golich, who sued their coach and the University of San Francisco for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The discussion covers the lack of clear policies and procedures to protect student-athletes from emotional abuse, the limitations of existing reporting channels, and the difficulties in proving emotional distress in legal settings. Despite the challenges, the podcast emphasizes the importance of fighting against emotional abuse and creating a supportive environment for athletes.