“I wanted a career doing something I would love each and every day,” he wrote online. ► Originally interested in a career in law enforcement, Foster found himself drawn to competitive cheerleading instead, he said. “We wanted Rockstar Cheer to be a family, not just a business.” “We weren’t just striving to be the best in our area of South Carolina, we wanted to do something that would be known as one of the best in our industry,” he said on his website. He moved to Greenville in 1999 and founded Rockstar Cheer & Dance Inc.
► A native of Kentucky, Foster cheered as a student at the University of Louisville and began coaching in 1996, according to Rockstar's website. Located in Greer, the gym is referred to as Rockstar Cheer Greenville. His training center, Rockstar Cheer, was home to 14 all-star cheerleading teams that have earned medals at some of the most prestigious competitions in the sport. ► At the time of his death, Scott Foster was a competitive cheerleading coach of national renown. Here's more to know as the story unfolds: Who was Scott Foster? No law enforcement agency has publicly acknowledged an investigation into the accusations. 7 in a written statement released by Foster's widow, Kathy Foster. Rockstar Cheer and Dance announced it would close its doors "indefinitely" on Sept. 22, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. None of the alleged misconduct in the Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia or Florida complaints involved Foster or Rockstar Cheer and Dance.įoster died by suicide on Aug. Strom has also filed separate lawsuits alleging abuse at cheer gyms in Knoxville, Tennessee, Raleigh, North Carolina, Marietta, Georgia, and South Daytona, Florida. Those filed by Columbia-based Strom Law Firm - the second, third, fourth and fifth lawsuits - take the argument further, attacking the business model and governance of competitive cheer itself. Varsity Brands President Bill Seely called the accusations devastating.In addition, the lawsuits allege institutional failures by national cheerleading organizations responsible for safeguarding the welfare of young athletes. "I hope the survivors are seeking and receive the support they need. "I am heartbroken by the recent allegations made by current and former athletes from Rockstar Cheer and other cheer gyms across our community," she said in a statement released this week. Several state and federal agencies have refused to tell news outlets whether they are involved.įoster's wife, Kathy, promised to cooperate with "all involved" to make sure athletes can safely learn and grow. He said the investigating agencies asked lawyers not to identify them. State and federal police are investigating Foster's Rockstar Cheer and other cheerleading outlets, seizing computers, cellphones and other evidence, Bannister said. All Star Federation, which is an organizing and governing body for competitive cheerleading across the country Bain Capital, which bought Varsity in 2018, and others. The suit also names Varsity Brands, which runs cheerleading competitions the U.S.
"We have video of Scott Foster on Snapchat with beer bongs drinking with his underage cheerleaders," Sellers said at a news conference this week.
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