Wake Forest Women's Volleyball Coach Resigns Amid Accusations

A Wake Forest University women's volleyball coach has resigned amid allegations of abuse from former members of his team.

Wake Forest University Coach Ken Murczek offered his resignation on Friday.

The notice comes after an investigation by the Old Gold & Black, the student newspaper. Those stories cited former players both on and off the record who said Murczek pushed them far too hard mentally and physically.

In a statement issued Friday, Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman said he'd accepted Murczek's resignation. No official reason was given for the coach's departure.

“Our goal will be to build a winning program and one that can consistently compete for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship,” Wellman said.

In 2014, Murczek had been the focus of a Title IX investigation, but university investigators found that he did not violate Wake Forest's sexual harassment or other Title IX policies.

In a statement, Murczek said he was grateful for the opportunity to coach at Wake Forest.

“I feel the program has a solid foundation for future success. I love coaching,” Murczek said. “I care deeply about the student-athletes currently in the gym. They have worked incredibly hard and I believe they will be rewarded in the fall."

Murczek has previously denied allegations raised by players in the newspaper investigation.