What really caused her break from college football.
Millions know Alex Cooper today as the confident voice behind the podcast Call Her Daddy.
Bold, unfiltered, outspoken – that’s how she shows up week after week. But her past tells a very different story. One marked by silence.
Before rising to podcast fame, Cooper was a promising soccer talent.
A scholarship brought her to Boston University – a dream come true for many. But what looked like success on the outside became a heavy burden. Behind the scenes, things happened that she couldn't speak about until years later.
The Allegations Against Her Coach
Cooper is opening up about what she experienced back then: repeated personal remarks, intrusive questions, and physical closeness she found inappropriate – all coming from her former coach, Nancy Feldman.
The line between professional guidance and personal interference became increasingly blurred. For Cooper, this wasn’t a minor issue – it deeply unsettled her.
During that time, she developed a constant sense of being watched and controlled – not just as an athlete, but as a person. The consequences: mental pressure, emotional withdrawal, and a loss of trust. The sport that once gave her confidence and strength became a source of discomfort.
Alex Cooper, the influential host of the wildly popular Call Her Daddy podcast, has come forward with disturbing allegations of sexual harassment against her former college soccer coach at Boston University, Nancy Feldman. pic.twitter.com/Kqzn8AeQpR
— TMSPN.com (@sportsgossip) June 9, 2025
Ignored And Overlooked
Alex spoke to her parents, gathered evidence, and wanted to take action. But at the university, she didn’t feel heard. There were no real consequences for the coach.
Responsibility was passed around – and Alex was left alone with her story.
Eventually, she pulled the plug. She walked away from soccer. Not because she lost her talent – but because she needed to protect herself. It was a break that took immense courage, but it was necessary.
A Fresh Start – Empowered By Her Own Voice
What followed wasn’t a Plan B, but a complete fresh start. Cooper launched her podcast and found something she had long been missing: control.
She decided for herself what would be talked about – and when. Her experiences in college shaped her, but they don’t define her.
Today, she openly shares what she went through by choice.
She wants to show that even successful, strong women have faced difficult experiences — and that it’s never too late to speak up.What Made Her Speak Up Now
Her public statement was sparked by a new documentary about her life – but also by a desire to give others something meaningful.
The best story yet is her own. Call Her Alex, the two-part documentary series, premieres June 10 on Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ozs4X5ToYU
— Hulu (@hulu) June 3, 2025
Alex Cooper doesn’t just look back – she wants to raise awareness.
Is There A Deeper Problem?
The Cooper case isn’t the first to reveal how fragile protections in college sports can be — and how quickly power imbalances can be exploited.
Especially when young athletes depend on their coaches, clear boundaries and effective oversight are crucial. Her story clearly shows that these safeguards don’t always work.
Because what she experienced happens to many — yet few talk about it. And that’s exactly what she wants to change.