Widow of man accused of child sexual assault at their SC cheerleading gym speaks out

The widow of the man at the center of sex abuse allegations at a Greenville cheerleading gym said Tuesday she was heartbroken by the allegations.

Kathy Foster, who married Scott Foster in 2001 and is a part owner of Rockstar Cheer, said in a statement, “I hope the survivors are seeking and receive the support they need. I am sympathetic to their stories and will cooperate with all involved to make sure our athletes learn and grow in a safe environment.”

She added, “At this time, I am focusing on providing needed support to my children, as they come to terms with the loss of their father.”

Scott Foster, 49, shot himself in the head Aug. 22 as he sat in his vehicle at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville County.

Kathy Foster’s statement was first reported by Fox Carolina.

Attorneys at two South Carolina law firms said at a press conference Tuesday minors were plied with drugs and alcohol, sexually abused, groped and threatened not to tell by Foster.

Lawyers from the Strom Law Firm in Columbia and Bannister, Wyatt and Stalvey in Greenville outlined the basics of a lawsuit they expect to file later this week against Foster, Rockstar Cheer, Varsity Sports, and U.S. All Star Federation.

Foster is the focus of a law enforcement investigation that continues even though he killed himself, attorney James Bannister said. He declined to say what agency was investigating.

Peter McGrath, a Mount Pleasant lawyer, also said he is investigating wrongdoing by Foster and Rockstar Cheer and intends to file a lawsuit as well. He said among the allegations is supplying alcohol to minors.

McGrath sued Rockstar alleging negligence when a 12-year-old girl suffered a brain injury in 2017 while training. He said he reached a settlement with the company in January. The terms are confidential, he said.

U.S. All Star Federation, which offers memberships to cheer gyms and stages competitions, Tweeted over the weekend: “USASF is committed to fostering a safe & positive environment for development in an environment free from abuse & misconduct. The NEW USASF Code of Conduct & Compliance is the foundation for rules, policies & responsibilities for safety & well-being & the prevention of abuse.

The organization also tweeted contact information for the national dial 988 suicide and crisis hotline.

A representative of Rockstar Cheer could not be reached for comment. The voicemail at the business is full.

Foster and his wife opened Rockstar Cheer in 2007. He was a cheerleading coach at other gyms after he moved to Greenville in 1999 and before that was a cheerleader at the University of Louisville.

Foster’s biography on the gym website says he is a native of Kentucky and played track, tennis, soccer, football, baseball and basketball. He attended the University of Louisville, where he joined the cheer squad and majored in criminal justice with hopes of being an FBI agent. Instead, he became a cheer coach. “I knew I could excel as an FBI agent; but I wanted a career doing something I would love each and every day,” he says on the website.

Kathy Foster’s Facebook page says she went to Appalachian State and went to high school in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.