Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla cuts ties with Life Surge organization
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has severed ties with Life Surge, a Christian organization under scrutiny for alleged predatory financial practices at its faith-based conferences.
- Mazzulla spoke at a Life Surge event last September and was scheduled to appear at another in October but has since requested removal of his image from their website and declined further involvement.
- Life Surge has been accused of pressuring attendees to pay up to $50,000 for financial mentorship and using third-party brokers to help them apply for credit cards to cover fees; the organization denies these allegations.
- Mazzulla emphasized his commitment to using his platform positively for faith while focusing on supporting those who may have been harmed by Life Surge's practices.
- The organization has featured high-profile speakers like Tim Tebow, Kelsey Grammer, Emmitt Smith, and David Ortiz at its events.
