Texas Woman's University volleyball coach quits after 8 players hospitalized

[TexasTowelie]

The volleyball coach at Texas Woman's University has stepped down in the wake of news that eight of her players had to be hospitalized for a muscular condition.

The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that head coach Shelly Barberee submitted her resignation late Friday. She also released a written statement in which she said her decision was "is in no way related to student-athletes' hospitalization."

The program has been under scrutiny recently after eight volleyball players were admitted last weekend for rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue that releases potentially damaging proteins into the bloodstream.

"Although the investigation remains underway, Texas Woman's University's initial belief is that overexertion coupled with dehydration during practices last week caused these student-athletes to experience rhabdomyolysis," said Monica Mendez-Grant, vice president for student life, in a statement published on the school's website.

Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20160827-texas-woman-s-university-volleyball-coach-quits-after-8-players-hospitalized.ece

[KamaAina]

1. Could PEDs enhance this condition?

I mean, eight players at once?!

[bluedigger]

2. Sounds more like conditioning drills from Hell.

in deed!

[Warpy]

3. Right, in August and with no hydration

Rhabdomyolysis is pretty rare. About all that could have done it in a cluster of young, previously healthy athletes is heat stroke.

Coach better hope she doesn't get sued.