In a tell-all article published by The Globe and Mail, former University of Guelph track and field athlete Megan Brown shared her experience being coached by Dave Scott-Thomas.
The article detailed Brown’s introduction to Scott-Thomas, her relationship with the former coach, and how the events impacted and continues to impact her life.
You can read the article in full here.
As of Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, The Globe and Mail released a follow up article, stating that the president of the University of Guelph has reached out to Brown about the university’s handling of the situation.
“The behaviour reported in the article involved violations of trust and of values we hold so highly at the University of Guelph, especially those of ensuring student safety, health and well-being,” U of G President Franco Vaccarino said in an email to Megan Brown.
Athletics Canada also issued a statement saying, “The Athletics Canada Athletes Council deeply condemns the lack of action taken by Athletics Canada and its leadership at the time that Megan’s family was seeking help and support.”
Scott-Thomas was fired from the University of Guelph after the university “became privy to new information regarding past unprofessional conduct.” Scott-Thomas was also the owner of Speed River Track and Field club which has since closed its doors offering refunds to athletes who have already registered for the 2020 season.
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