A baseball couch in the USA has made a public apology after TV cameras caught him using a gay slur during a recent game.
Tom Walter in the longstanding coach of Wake Forest baseball team which plays in the university level of the USA’s national sport.
Last week TV camera caught the cpoach have an emotional outburst during a NCAA regional game against Tennessee. The next day he issued an apology.
“I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused,” Walter said in a statement issued by the school. “I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC.” he said.
Walter said he has watched the video and doesn’t remember the specific moment but acknowledged “that language doesn’t reflect my values or the standards of this program.”
The universities Director of Athletics John Currie said he was deeply disappointed by the coaches outburst and had spoken to him about it.
“I feel badly for those most hurt by such words,” Currie said. “This incident … is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference.”
