The immensely successful gymnastics program at the University of Utah, and head coach Tom Farden, is under investigation after reported claims of emotional abuse, the school confirmed Monday.
SALT LAKE CITY — The immensely popular and successful"Red Rocks" gymnastics program at the University of Utah, and head coach Tom Farden, is under investigation after reported claims of emotional abuse, the school confirmed Monday.
"The well-being and safety of our student-athletes is of the utmost importance to the University of Utah and our Athletics Department. The University is committed to ensuring our student-athletes feel respected, supported and safe," the statement said. Some of the accusations against Farden reported by the Deseret News include verbal abuse and public shaming, isolating gymnasts from their family, and lack of concern over the physical and emotional health of athletes. The report also claimed Farden threw objects inside the gym and made athletes feel unsafe.
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