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Ball State women's tennis coach fired for 'health and safety' violations

MUNCIE, Ind. —Max Norris will not be returning to coach Ball State women's tennis.

BSU's Office of General Council responded to The Star Press' public records request regarding the results of the university's "internal review" that placed Norris on administrative leave in late February.

The request stated that Norris' one-year contract was terminated before its expiration on June 30 because "the university concluded that Mr. Norris's conduct and coaching practices, primarily during 2022, posed a serious risk to the health and safety of our student-athletes."

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Here are the specific findings from the university's investigation, according to the record:

  • Norris directed, permitted or engaged in behaviors that caused the team to exceed the NCAA's permissible daily and weekly hour limitations, both during and outside the playing season.