UCLA Swim Coach Expands on Comment

I would like to clarify a statement that appeared in your paper this past Monday. In an article on Jessica Foschi, Elliott Almond states that I said it was not my responsibility to educate athletes about drugs and testing.

That statement, paraphrasing my testimony, is incomplete and makes it appear that I am not concerned about these subjects. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I was called to testify in regard to Jessica’s character. I was asked if educating our swimmers in the areas of drugs and testing was my responsibility. I responded that it was not, because UCLA has a staff of professional trainers and doctors who educate all of our athletes in the areas of banned drugs, including steroids, UCLA policies and NCAA sanctions.

CYNDI GALLAGHER

UCLA Women’s Swim Coach