Eastern Kentucky University is moving forward after concluding an investigation into the softball coaching staff. Earlier this month a former player accused EKU softball head coach Jane Worthington of verbal and mental abuse. The university investigated and no policy violations had been found.
EKU President David McFaddin told WEKU News the probe was a thorough investigation.
“And so, as we worked through the process, the investigator was an accomplished Title IX investigator, someone outside the athletics department, the process was done with the highest degree of integrity.”
He said there are resources available to help students and staff if they have problems.
“Whether we’re talking about playing time, or whether we’re talking about mental health or any number of other things we want to make sure our student athletes, our coaches, everyone involved, with the institution in whole, know about the resources that are available to them, and we’re hopeful student athletes will avail themselves of those resources and have a chance to talk about these things.”
McFaddin did say the university will work on improving communication between students and staff. Last week WEKU spoke with EKU athletics director Matt Roan. He said the program is moving forward with full confidence in coach Worthington.
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