A new report highlights emotional abuse in college basketball, describing how athletes may experience fear and bodily distress during practices. In a case shared by former player Marta Galic, she said a coach and assistant denied repeated requests to step out during a drill, contributing to bladder control issues and a “war zone” feeling before practice. The reporting ties personal experience to broader athletic culture questions about oversight, reporting pathways, and athlete well-being—particularly when coaching decisions directly affect health and dignity. The account also underscores how physical safety and mental safety can collide in high-intensity training environments. For athletics departments and compliance offices, the editorial angle is clear: athlete support systems need to go beyond concussion checks and injury protocols to address psychological harm and prevent retaliation or normalization of degrading treatment.