University of Guelph faculty demand transparent probe into school’s handling of Scott-Thomas allegations

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A Globe and Mail investigation detailed allegations of a sexual relationship between former track coach Dave Scott-Thomas and a young athlete beginning in 2002, and accusations that he fostered a toxic sporting culture

The Globe has also learned that the University of Guelph has dismissed a second coach from its track and field program.More than 200 professors and staff have demanded that the University of Guelph do more to address its past and current handling of the allegations against former track coach Dave Scott-Thomas.

Mr. Scott-Thomas’s lawyer has said in a statement that the allegations were unsubstantiated and inaccurate. The statement did not address any questions or specify what Mr. Scott-Thomas denied. The group asked that the university conduct a thorough external investigation of how the administration has handled the case since 2006 and make the results public. They also want the university to acknowledge that The Globe’s report outlined physical and sexual assault, and that it was gendered violence.

The Globe has also learned that the University of Guelph has dismissed a second coach from its track and field program.

 

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