Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – The volleyball coach at Texas Woman’s University has resigned following reports that eight of her players had to be hospitalized for a potentially serious muscular condition. Head coach Shelly Barberee submitted her resignation late Friday. She also released a written statement in which she said her decision was “in no way related to student-athletes’ hospitalization.” Eight volleyball players were admitted last weekend for Rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue that releases potentially damaging proteins into the bloodstream. Although the investigation is still underway, TWU has said overexertion coupled with dehydration during practices last week likely caused the condition.
