BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former members of the SUNY Buffalo State women's soccer team are calling for a new head coach.
Eleven women have quit the team, saying Nicholas DeMarsh — the current head coach — has displayed what they believe is inappropriate behavior.
According to The Buffalo News, DeMarsh is accused of belittling the athletes. Between hurtful comments, mocking and embarrassing players, nearly half of the women's soccer team has quit.
The college is currently investigating these allegations.
2 On Your Side reached out to Buffalo State for a comment. Timothy Gordon, vice president for student affairs at Buffalo State College, has released the following statement:
“Student-athlete welfare and academic success are the top priorities of our athletic department. The complaints shared by members of the women’s soccer program are most certainly disturbing and describe an environment that is not aligned with our institution’s values. We have heard these student-athletes and are taking their concerns seriously. We initiated a thorough investigation earlier this month, and our review of the situation is ongoing. Because this is also a personnel matter, we are unable to comment further at this time.”
One of the players who resigned is related to a 2 On Your Side employee.
That employee did not contribute to this article.