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A Division III men’s basketball coach will return to the program following an investigation into a strenuous practice that resulted in the hospitalization of multiple players.
Concordia University Chicago’s Steve Kolar will reassume his position as head coach in the coming days after the school conducted an internal inquiry into the late December practice, according to CBS 2 Chicago. Though it was previously reported that five players were hospitalized following the workout, Concordia Director of Athletics Pete Gnan clarified in a letter that six players were taken to the hospital and treated for rhabdomyolysis—a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition caused by muscle damage that is often connected to excessive exercise.
