Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Bucknell University freshman football player, died in July 2024 after collapsing during a conditioning sessionCalvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Bucknell University freshman football player, died in July 2024 after collapsing during a conditioning session.Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has charged strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts, including involuntary manslaughter.Prosecutors allege Kulbis ordered players to perform 100 "up-downs" as punishment, despite Dickey having the sickle cell trait, which increases risk during extreme exertion.Dickey's parents expressed gratitude for the charges and had previously filed a federal lawsuit, alleging an assistant coach assured them his condition would be considered.The family has since established a foundation to raise awareness about the sickle cell trait in athletes and promote safer training practices.In fullFootball star died after 100 burpees—Now his coach faces criminal chargesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Coach charged after athlete with sickle cell trait dies at practice
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Bucknell University freshman football player, died in July 2024 after collapsing during a conditioning sessionCalvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Bucknell University freshman football player, died in July 2024 after collapsing during a conditioning session.Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has charged strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts, including involuntary manslaughter.Prosecutors allege Kulbis ordered players to perform 100 "up-downs" as punishment, despite Dickey having the sickle cell trait, which increases risk during extreme exertion.Dickey's parents expressed gratitude for the charges and had previously filed a federal lawsuit, alleging an assistant coach assured them his condition would be considered.The family has since established a foundation to raise awareness about the sickle cell trait in athletes and promote safer training practices.In fullFootball star died after 100 burpees—Now his coach faces criminal chargesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
