University of Guelph track and field coach Dave Scott-Thomas has been fired after an external review of his conduct.
In a statement issued by the University of Guelph on Dec. 17, the university says it has “terminated its relationship with Dave Scott-Thomas, the head coach of its track and field.”
Earlier this week the university “became privy to new information regarding past unprofessional conduct.” While the nature of the former Team Canada coach’s conduct are not clear, the university ensures that the students are their top priority.
“The well-being of our student-athletes is a priority; the University does not tolerate conduct from its coaches that is inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the University of Guelph and our University’s Coaches Code of Conduct,” the statement said.
Full Statement:
“The University of Guelph has terminated its relationship with Dave Scott-Thomas, the head coach of its track and field program. Recently, the University received information from former and current track and field athletes regarding their experiences on the team. During the course of reviewing this information and in the last 24 hours, the University became privy to new information regarding past unprofessional conduct. The well-being of our student-athletes is a priority; the University does not tolerate conduct from its coaches that is inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the University of Guelph and our University’s Coaches Code of Conduct.”
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