Fei Gao

Fei Gao is an assistant professor in the Recreation and Sport Management program at Coastal Carolina University.

Jury Awards USF Basketball Player $750K Over Coach’s Abuse

From the professional level to youth leagues, being a coach is a hard job. Coaches must not only teach basic skills, but also push their athletes physically and mentally beyond their self-perceived limits in the interest of...

October 3, 2023

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Court: Planet Fitness Kiosk Waiver Enforceable in Injury Lawsuit

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health and fitness clubs moved away from face-to-face registrations, where the new member filled out the membership registration forms and liability waivers on site. Instead, clubs migrated to safer and...

September 11, 2023

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Lack of Locker Room Supervision Costs District $3.25M

Coaching involves more than overseeing what happens on the field, court or ice. Coaches also need to control the locker room.

June 30, 2023

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Court Refuses to Count Esports Participants in Title IX Case

Are esports actual sports? While the question may seem like a harmless one, the answer could have a significant impact on colleges that offer both esports programs and traditional intercollegiate sports...

April 17, 2023

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Heat-Related Death of Teen Brings Murder Charges for Coaches

When you hear about athletes dying of heat-related causes, the first thought in most peoples’ minds is late-summer preseason football practices.

April 1, 2023

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Slip-And-Fall Case Illustrates Legal Options for School Districts

Whenever someone is injured participating in sports, schools and recreation providers often find themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit. While it is true that accidents happen, and that service providers are not liable for every injury...

December 5, 2022

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Johnson v. NCAA Latest Case to Challenge College Sports Amateurism Model

Over the past 10 years, a series of legal cases have chipped away at the foundation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s amateur athletics model...

September 27, 2022

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Failure to Act on Abusive Coach Costs District $10M

In 2018, Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women who were sexually abused by the university’s team physician, Larry Nassar. In 2021, the University of Michigan agreed to a $490 million settlement...

July 5, 2022

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Transgender Male’s Appeal Over Access Costs District $4M

One of the most intense debates in sports today centers on the rights of transgender athletes...

May 23, 2022

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How UConn Rowers Sued to Get Sport Reinstated

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools around the country were forced to shut down their athletic programs, more than 30 colleges and universities announced that they would be cutting teams to balance their budgets.

December 16, 2021

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Suspended High School Athletics Director Accused of Pay-to-Play Baseball Scheme

An investigation by The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, Fla., has revealed allegations of a pay-to-play scheme and unauthorized coaching within the North Fort Myers High School baseball program, raising concerns among parents and prompting administrative action.

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Capital One Arena Fans Can File Claims in $4.5M Aramark Fee Settlement

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Nebraska and Drake Football Team Locker Rooms Burglarized, Suspects Charged

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Beyond the Game: Lighting Trends Elevating the Sports Experience

Beyond the Game: Lighting Trends Elevating the Sports Experience