Sunday, March 22, 2015

DSU coach's contract not renewed; decision comes after Louis faced harrassment claims from players

DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State University Lady Hornets are looking for a new women’s head basketball coach after announcing Friday that coach Tamika Louis’ contract would not be renewed for the 2015-2016 season,

“While we appreciate the three years of service Coach Louis put in working with the Lady Hornets, the University has reached the conclusion that a new direction is needed for the DSU women’s basketball program,” Louis “Skip” Perkins, Jr., interim associate vice president /athletics director said in a press release.

The decision comes after Louis was suspended for about a month last fall as DSU officials investigated claims of harassment and intimidation that were made by current and former players against the coach.

One parent contacted the Dover Post and shared a Dec. 13 letter that she had sent to DSU president Harry Williams detailing what she said were several incidents of Louis’ “dehumanizing behavior.”

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