Key takeaways:
- Dartmouth College is mourning the loss of beloved football coach Buddy Teevens, who passed away due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident in March.
- Teevens’ innovative approach to coaching and his dedication to his players will be remembered by the Dartmouth community for years to come.
- The Teevens family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received since his accident.
Dartmouth College is mourning the loss of beloved football coach Buddy Teevens, who passed away on Tuesday due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident in March. Teevens was known for his innovative approach to coaching, bringing robotic tackling dummies to Dartmouth practices.
The Teevens family released a statement to Dartmouth, saying, “Our family is heartbroken to inform you that our beloved ‘coach’ has peacefully passed away surrounded by family. Unfortunately, the injuries he sustained proved too challenging for even him to overcome. Throughout this journey, we consistently relayed the thoughts, memories, and love sent his way.”
Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilock and Athletic Director Mike Harrity expressed their condolences in a letter to the Dartmouth community. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Buddy Teevens,” they wrote. “He was a beloved coach and mentor to so many of our students, and his impact on Dartmouth Athletics will be felt for years to come.”
Teevens’ legacy will live on through the many students he impacted during his time at Dartmouth. His family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received since his accident. “Your kindness and letters of encouragement did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated by both us and Buddy,” they said.
Teevens’ innovative approach to coaching and his dedication to his players will be remembered by the Dartmouth community for years to come.
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