When I first heard Alex Cooper talk about what went down at Boston University, it hit really hard. You know her from Call Her Daddy—she’s always been bold, but this? It’s next level. She’s saying her own coach, Nancy Feldman, crossed serious lines—making comments about her body, pressing her on her sex life, even touching her thigh. And this wasn’t some one-off thing. Alex says it went on for years, from sophomore year all the way until she left the team.
It sounds like it was more than just awkward encounters—it got controlling and confusing. She describes it like this “psychotic game” of interrogation: the coach would ask intense personal questions, corner her after practices, and make it feel like Alex couldn’t just say no. And the emotional weight of that? She carried it alone for nearly ten years. Why didn’t she speak up sooner? Because she feared losing her scholarship, not being believed, or getting labeled as dramatic. That’s the kind of fear that makes your stomach knot.
When she finally did tell people—her parents and then the school—it didn’t go where she needed it to. The response was, “We’ll keep your scholarship, but coach stays.” No investigation, no accountability. It’s the kind of silence and inaction that lets abuse slide under the radar. And when she went public at the Tribeca Film Festival, talking through it onstage, it wasn’t only brave—it was a challenge to other schools saying, “You can’t hide behind your system when someone tells the truth.”
Why This Matters: Power, Silence, and Real Change
This isn’t just Alex’s story—it’s a spotlight on how power and silence often come together in college sports. A coach holds sway—scholarships, playing time, reputation—it’s all wrapped up in what they decide. And Alex pointed out, it’s not just her: during filming, she met other players still hurting, still scared to talk. That’s power abuse living in plain sight.
Speaking publicly wasn’t just personal—it was purposeful. Cooper said she’s joining forces with the National Women’s Soccer League, using her platform (and her brand, Unwell Hydration) to push back. She said it feels like a “good f― you” to what happened. And I get why she says that—she’s taking the narrative back and refusing to let it stay hidden or hush anyone again.
Right now, Boston University and Nancy Feldman haven’t said anything publicly. That silence is ringing loud—it adds to the concern people already have about how schools handle complaints. How many other victims have stayed under the radar because systems kept quiet or protected powerful people?
When Alex’s story hit Hulu, fans responded in a flood. It sparked support, yes, but also more demands for institutions to stop brushing allegations under the rug. The hope now is real change—rigid policies that actually protect student athletes and take these claims seriously. At the end of the day, this is bigger than one coach or one school—it’s about building a culture where people can speak without fear and feel believed.
“Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper has accused her former Boston University soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, of uncomfortable encounters that Cooper characterizes as sexual harassment.
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 10, 2025
Cooper made the allegation in her new Hulu documentary "Call Her Alex." pic.twitter.com/RMrlt2Jdsj
