Boston University Responds to Allegations of Sexual Harassment

Boston University has made a statement following allegations from Alex Cooper, who claimed that she faced sexual harassment from a former college soccer coach.

Cooper, the 30-year-old host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, made these claims in a Hulu documentary released last week. She recounted experiencing three years of harassment from former head coach Nancy Feldman.

The university reiterated its “zero tolerance policy against sexual harassment” in its response.

“We have extensive resources and support staff dedicated to our students’ well-being, along with a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office,” the university stated. “We encourage community members to report concerns and rely on promoting a safe and secure campus environment for everyone.”

Her revelation in the Hulu documentary, titled *Call Her Alex*, comes a decade after the alleged incidents. Cooper expressed feelings of anger toward her coach, the school, and the system that allowed such behavior to occur.

“I don’t think anyone could prepare me for the lasting effects that emerged from this experience,” she shared in the documentary. “What I once loved became a source of suffering.”

Feldman coached the BU women’s soccer team for 22 years before retiring in 2022. Cooper noted that during her sophomore year, Feldman began to show an unusual interest in her, often focusing on her personally rather than her teammates.

Cooper was part of the Terriers Women’s Soccer Program from 2013 to 2015.

While at the university, Cooper claims that Feldman commented on her body and asked invasive questions about her personal life. She also alleged that her former coach would position herself in a way that made Cooper uncomfortable, even after she attempted to distance herself.

Cooper emphasized in the documentary that despite her complaints, college officials didn’t take action against Feldman, continuing to let her stay in her position. She added that instead of investigating her claims, the school allowed her to maintain her soccer scholarship.

Feldman ranked among the top NCAA women’s soccer coaches in history, achieving 418 victories and earning the title of Conference Coach of the Year 12 times.

She had been the sole coach of the program since 1995, overseeing its transition into Varsity Sports.

Cooper’s docuseries premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York City. During a Q&A session at the event, she described her experiences with Feldman.

“The moment I got back onto that field, I felt very small,” she reflected. “I felt like I was 18 again, in a situation with someone who abused their power. I didn’t feel like someone with influence; I felt like another woman who faced harassment that changed my life drastically.”