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sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball's Longtime Strength Coach Resigns Amid Controversy"

Jon Sanderson, the longtime strength and conditioning coach for Michigan basketball, has resigned after a reported altercation with head coach Juwan Howard. The incident stemmed from Sanderson criticizing team captain Jace Howard, Juwan's son, and resulted in a heated confrontation. Sanderson's departure comes after reaching a settlement with the university, and his account paints a chilling picture of Juwan Howard's actions during the altercation.

sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball Strength Coach Jon Sanderson Resigns Amid Settlement"

Jon Sanderson, the longtime strength and conditioning coach for Michigan men's basketball, has resigned from the school following an incident in December that led to his reassignment within the athletic department. His departure comes after a reported non-physical confrontation with head coach Juwan Howard, which resulted in Sanderson working with other university athletes. The athletic director cleared Howard of any wrongdoing, and Sanderson has reached a settlement with the school, signing a non-disclosure agreement.

sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball Strength Coach Jon Sanderson Resigns Amid Settlement"

Jon Sanderson, the strength and conditioning coach for the Michigan basketball program, has resigned after a dispute with head coach Juwan Howard. The resignation comes amid a tumultuous season for the Wolverines, who are currently at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Sanderson, who had been with the program for 15 years, was involved in a reported altercation with Howard and his son, and has been away from the team since. His departure may impact the recruitment of his son, a highly-rated prospect.

sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball's Strength Coach Jon Sanderson Resigns Amid Settlement"

Jon Sanderson, the longtime strength and conditioning coach for the University of Michigan men’s basketball team, has resigned following an alleged confrontation with head coach Juwan Howard. Sanderson had been with the program for 15 years but never rejoined the team after the incident in December. The Wolverines are currently experiencing one of their worst seasons in history, sitting at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Despite this, the university's athletic director has expressed unwavering support for Howard and the team.

sports1 year ago

"Michigan Basketball Strength Coach Jon Sanderson Resigns After Settlement"

Jon Sanderson, the longtime Michigan basketball strength and conditioning coach, has officially left the university after reaching a settlement, following a Dec. 7 confrontation with head coach Juwan Howard. Sanderson's departure comes after a disagreement involving Howard's son and an athletic trainer, and subsequent complaints about the program's culture. Michigan has confirmed Sanderson's resignation and appointed Mike Favre as his replacement. Howard, who was placed on a zero-tolerance policy following a postgame altercation, remains under contract through the 2025-26 season.

sports2 years ago

Juwan Howard's Return to Coaching Uncertain After Practice Incident

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard has returned to his role in full capacity after undergoing heart surgery, but the status of strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson remains uncertain following an alleged incident during a team practice. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel stated that a thorough internal review found no grounds for disciplinary action, but a review is still ongoing. Howard deferred to Manuel's statement when asked about Sanderson's status, and the team is focusing on their upcoming games despite the headlines surrounding the incident.

sports2 years ago

"Juwan Howard's Controversial Comment Sparks HR Probe and Job Status Uncertainty at Michigan"

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard and strength and conditioning head coach Jon Sanderson reportedly had a heated dispute during practice, which led to Sanderson filing an HR claim. The altercation allegedly started over comments made by Juwan's son, Jace Howard, about the program's culture. No punches were thrown, but tensions escalated between the coaches. Juwan Howard has a history of confrontations and was previously fined and suspended for hitting an opposing coach. The HR claim is currently under review by the university.

sports2 years ago

"Unveiling the Truth: Juwan Howard's Controversial Incident and Michigan's Investigation"

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard is facing an HR complaint filed by the program's strength and conditioning coach, Jon Sanderson, following a heated incident centered around Howard's son, Jace. The disagreement arose when Jace questioned why he had not been cleared to play due to leg injuries. Sanderson became involved, leading to a heated exchange of words between him and Juwan Howard. No physical altercation occurred, but the incident comes as Howard is already under a "zero-tolerance policy" from Michigan's HR department after a previous altercation with a Wisconsin assistant coach. Howard has expressed a desire to improve as a person and a coach.

sports2 years ago

"HR Probe Reveals Juwan Howard's Job Status at Michigan Amidst Alleged Altercation"

Michigan head strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson has filed an HR claim against head coach Juwan Howard following a dispute prior to Sunday's win over Iowa. The University of Michigan's HR department will review the incident and send a report to the athletic director for further action. No punches were thrown, but Sanderson and Howard had to be separated. Sanderson did not travel with the team for the game. It remains uncertain if Howard will be on the sidelines for the next game.

sports2 years ago

"Juwan Howard's Job Status and Controversies: An Inside Look"

The University of Michigan is conducting an HR investigation into an alleged confrontation between head basketball coach Juwan Howard and strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson. Sanderson filed a claim following a dispute with Howard, and the investigation is being conducted under the university's "zero-tolerance policy" due to a previous incident involving Howard. The results of the investigation are pending, and it is unclear whether Howard will serve as head coach in the team's upcoming game. Howard has been recovering from heart surgery and has been transitioning back to a coaching role this season.

sports2 years ago

"Juwan Howard's Controversial Incident: Unveiling the Truth and Impact on Michigan Basketball"

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard is reportedly under investigation for a practice incident involving long-time strength coach Jon Sanderson. The incident comes at a crucial time for the program as the team's season hangs in the balance, and Howard is nearing a full-time return to the sideline. The situation has generated increasing noise and scrutiny around the coaching staff.