Oberlin College coach: 'Felt like I was burned at the stake' over opinion on trans athletes in women's sports

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Oberlin College women’s lacrosse head coach Kim Russell broke her silence about transgender inclusion in women’s sports in a documentary for the Independent Women’s Forum on Tuesday.

Russell, who became the head coach of the Yeowomen before the start of the 2019 season, talked about how administrators and her players ridiculed her after she posted on her personal social media account a message about Lia Thomas winning an NCAA Championship in the 500 in 2022.

In the video, Russell reposted a headline sarcastically congratulating then-Virginia swim star Emma Weyant for the victory over Thomas, a transgender female. Russell wrote in the post, "What do you believe? I can’t be quiet on this… I’ve spent my life playing sports, starting & coaching sports programs for girls & women.."

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This March 5, 2013 file photo shows a student riding a bicycle on the campus of Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

The post ignited a firestorm within Oberlin College — a liberal arts school in Ohio. Russell said she was called in for a meeting with administrators after the post. They reprimanded her for the post. She recorded the conversations, which were heard in the IWF documentary. 

Russell was told, "Unfortunately, you fall into a category of people that are filled with hate in the world," and "It’s acceptable to have your own opinions, but when they go against your college’s beliefs, it’s a problem. For your employment."

At the end of the week, she was told to write an apology letter to the athletics department and the team but couldn’t go through with it.

"I will have a