A former strength and conditioning coach has been charged in connection with the tragic death of a college athlete, sparking widespread concerns about the safety of student-athletes. Mark Kulbis, the former coach, is accused of negligence in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., a freshman athlete who tragically collapsed during a training session in July 2024. Dickey's condition, sickle-cell trait, made him more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, but it remains unclear whether the coach took adequate precautions to prevent such an outcome. The charges against Kulbis raise questions about the responsibilities of coaches and trainers in protecting the health and well-being of student-athletes.
Former strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis was charged Monday in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., a freshman athlete with sickle-cell trait who collapsed during training in July 2024.
