John O'Connor, Holy Family University Basketball Coach, Suspended For Allegedly Assaulting Player (VIDEO)

WATCH: Basketball Coach Suspended For Assaulting Player At Practice

MyFoxPhilly.com obtained video footage of a Holy Family University basketball practice from January, in which it appears that coach John O'Connor assaulted one of his players.

According to Fox 29, O'Connor has been suspended after sophomore Matt Kravchuk filed a police report, claiming that he was assaulted.

A spokesperson said they were aware that a police report had been filed, and said the university was also looking into the matter. However, because it was a legal matter that involved a personnel issue, they couldn't comment further.

Kravchuk said the university had said they would discipline O'Connor, but had given him few details prior to Thursday's suspension.

The video shows the team running a rebounding drill and O'Connor screaming at Kravchuk. The coach appears to knock his player to the ground and kick him while he is down.

As Kravchuk walked away bleeding, O'Connor is shown cursing at him.

"Get the f**k outta here. Get the f**k outta here," he screamed as he kicked Kravchuk out of practice.

Kravchuk injured his wrist and has not been able to play with the team.

"It was totally out of line for my coach to do," Kravchuk said. "We were just doing a drill and the next thing I know, I was on the floor."

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