A school report is said to "sustain allegations" University of Hawai'i women's basketball coach Jim Bolla kicked a player earlier this season, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly.

The report, which was compiled by UH's Office of Human Resources, was to have been made available to Bolla within the last few days, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. Under terms of his contract, Bolla has the right to contest the findings.

Bolla, who has been on paid leave since Feb. 13 while the allegations were under investigation, was not immediately available for comment. A message seeking comment was not returned.

If Bolla is unsuccessful in overturning the findings he could be fired with cause under a contract that has two seasons remaining at more than $120,000 per year.

Athletic department officials have referred media inquiries to UH-Manoa spokesman Gregg Takayama, who declined comment.

This is the second time in less than a year that Bolla, who completed his fifth season at UH, has been accused of mistreating players, according to people familiar with the processes. Both complaints are said to be filed by players. The earlier case was said to have resulted in a warning to Bolla last summer.

Under terms of his contract, if Bolla is terminated for cause he must be given 10 days' notice with "salary and any benefits ..." ending upon termination.

Grounds for cause include, according to the contract, "committing material or repeated violations" of the contract or school policies ..."