Source: BroBible
Summary
Angie Nicholson and her husband, Rick Nicholson, were fired as college softball coaches at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country (UMBC) due to allegations of inappropriate conduct. The couple was let go after just 18 games in their respective roles. According to reports, Rick Nicholson allegedly brushed the chest of two different players in an attempt to swat away insects, and later scolded and threatened one of the players. Multiple former athletes who played for the Nicholsons at Georgia State also spoke out against the couple, sharing stories of poor treatment, including being made to feel worthless and being forced to play through injuries.
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The habit of abuse gets a new name.
College softball coaches Angie and Rick Nicholson were fired from UMBC after allegations of inappropriate conduct, but it seems like their reputation preceded them. Former athletes shared stories of poor treatment, including being made to feel worthless and being forced to play through injuries. The Nicholsons’ behavior was a recurring issue, and it’s surprising it took this long for them to get fired. The couple’s behavior was so bad that one player had to pay for her teammates’ food with her own credit card because the Nicholsons refused to feed them after a bad loss.
The Nicholsons’ behavior was not just unprofessional, it was also in direct violation of NCAA legislation.
