Alex Cooper, the host of the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, has opened up in detail about the sexual harassment she alleges she experienced while playing soccer at Boston University. Cooper first brought the accusations against her former coach, Nancy Feldman, to light in her Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, which debuted in June.
In a recent interview on the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Cooper described the harassment beginning during her freshman year. She recalled arriving at Boston University excited to play soccer under a female coach, a rare opportunity compared to previous experiences with male coaches. However, she said that what initially seemed like mentorship slowly became an uncomfortable and controlling relationship.
Cooper said Feldman began paying her more attention late in her freshman fall semester, which Cooper initially took as a sign of the coach’s investment in her potential. But when the spring semester began, Feldman started holding private one-on-one meetings that grew increasingly personal and distressing. Cooper recalled a specific incident in her sophomore year when Feldman questioned her about her private life, including whether she had been intimate with a boyfriend.
Despite feeling uneasy, Cooper said she tried to compartmentalize and maintain appearances with her teammates. She attempted to steer conversations back to soccer, but Feldman resisted, and Cooper’s playing time began to decrease. Cooper described the situation as isolating, especially after a teammate named Alex was removed from the team yet allowed to keep her scholarship. Cooper said this move felt like a deliberate tactic to cut off her support system.
Cooper eventually confided in her parents, who reached out to lawyers. According to Cooper, Boston University officials failed to take meaningful action despite written documentation of Feldman’s behavior. Feldman retired in 2022 without facing disciplinary measures from the university.
Cooper said she hesitated to come forward for nearly a decade, fearing retaliation and doubting that anyone would believe her. She emphasized the privilege she holds today as a white woman with a public platform and financial resources—privileges she lacked as a student athlete. Cooper described how even now, years later, the alleged abuse affects her daily life. She cannot use a treadmill because it triggers memories of Feldman watching her run, something she once loved.
Boston University issued a statement affirming a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual harassment and emphasizing its commitment to student safety. The university said it maintains a thorough reporting process and encourages community members to report concerns.
Cooper has publicly confronted her former coach and the university on social media. She wrote that she no longer feels voiceless and is holding those who abused their power accountable. Cooper specifically addressed Feldman, saying she will no longer be able to “hide in the shadows” after causing pain to her and others.
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