A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Jaguars website A lawsuit filed on Aug. 31 against former volleyball head coach Alexis Meeks-Rydell alleges that she had a reputation of harassment at her various positions prior to being appointed head coach at South Alabama. Meeks-Rydell acted as assistant coach and then head coach at the University of West Alabama before … Continue reading A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Athletics Two former South Alabama women’s volleyball players have filed a lawsuit against former head coach, Alexis Meeks-Rydell, according to a press release issued Sep. 2. Rachael DeMarcus and Alexis Silver came to South in 2018 and allege that they suffered sexual harassment and physical, emotional and mental abuse from their coach. … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant