Independent Investigation Demanded
Prominent Attorney Calls For Independent Investigation Into Arizona State Workout Coma
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Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old hockey prospect from Stoney Creek, remains in a coma after collapsing during a workout at Arizona State's Joe Selleh Track on August 20, the first day of fall semester. National Post reports that his family's attorney, Robert Carey, says there is "zero chance of recovery" for the young athlete following the heat-related incident.
Carey, a former deputy chief at the Arizona Attorney General's Office, is now demanding an independent investigation into what happened. He has criticized Arizona State's handling of the incident as "completely false" and called for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave The Crag and Canyon.
Grueling Workout Led by Special Forces Veteran
The workout that preceded Mayich's collapse was led by Tim Ziesel, an ex-Green Beret and Special Forces veteran. Calgary Herald reports that Ziesel has denied the training session was extreme or inappropriate. The incident occurred on the first day of Arizona State's fall semester at the university's track facility.
Questions About Supervision and Medical Response
Attorney Robert Carey has raised serious questions about what happened during and after the workout. An attorney representing the workout instructor, Buddy Rake, has denied that his client left the track before Mayich collapsed Sault Star. The timeline and sequence of events remain unclear, with Carey pushing for a full independent review.
Carey's call for administrative leave for the coaching staff aims to ensure a thorough investigation can proceed without interference. The family wants answers about why the workout occurred in what appears to have been dangerous heat conditions London Free Press.
Carey's Track Record in NCAA Disputes
Robert Carey is no stranger to high-stakes athletic cases. He was part of the landmark name, image and likeness lawsuit against the NCAA, giving him significant experience challenging university athletic programs. His involvement in the Mayich case signals the family's determination to hold Arizona State accountable National Post.
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