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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The Washington Post reported Thursday, Sylvia Hatchell, North Carolina women's basketball coach, and her staff were suspended Monday following an investigation into allegations that Hatchell made insensitive remarks about racism and forced his players to fight serious injuries.
The Washington Post cited interviews with "seven people experiencing the investigation, including six parents of current players". The parents spoke on condition of anonymity.
The Washington Post received the agenda of a meeting with UNC administrators, in which two topics of discussion were "Medical Treatment and / or Absence of Medical Treatment" and "Observations or racially inappropriate behavior ". This meeting took place on March 28, a few days before the announcement of the suspensions.
Meeting participants told the Washington Post that parents had expressed concerns about three players who reported feeling obligated to play by Hatchell despite injuries.
The Washington Post also reported that the Tar Heels Hall of Fame coach had been accused of encouraging his players to take part in a "war song" aimed at "honoring" him. Native American heritage of an assistant coach.
UNC spokesman Steve Kirschner made a statement to CBS 17 on Thursday:
As we announced on Monday, we undertook a review to assess the culture of our women's basketball program and the experience of our student-athletes. We will have no further comments until the review is completed and we have all the facts. Carolina is committed to the well-being of its student-athletes and for them to have the best possible experience, whether in competition or outside.
Hatchell, who runs the program for 33 years, issued a statement Monday after the announcement of the suspensions:
I had the privilege of coaching over 200 young women during my 44 years of basketball. My goal has always been to help them become the best people on the basketball court and in life.
I love each of the players that I have trained and I would do anything to encourage and support them. They are like family for me. I love them all.
Of course, I will cooperate fully with this review. I look forward to the quick conclusion of this case and the continuation of our highly successful women's basketball program.
Kirschner said Monday that Charlotte-based law firm Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein will conduct the review.
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