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Doug Boger, 62, was dismissed by ArtSports World, a Colorado Springs gym, amid mounting concerns by parents and gym employees about the safety of children around Boger. …Boger, a U.S. national team coach and USA Gymnastics national coach of the year as recently as 2009, continued to work at ArtSports more than a year after he was banned by USAG. …
While Boger was permanently banned from coaching at member gyms or participation in USA Gymnastics-sponsored events, he was able to continue coaching … gymnasts at ArtSports World because the gym is not affiliated with USAG as a member club. …
Peter Vidmar, the chairman of USA Gymnastics’ board of directors and a former Olympic medalist himself, told The Register on Tuesday he wants the governing body to make changes to its bylaws in an effort to prevent banned coaches from continuing to work with underage athletes. Vidmar said USA Gymnastic officials have been consulting with the organization’s attorneys as well as nonprofit experts about possible rule changes.
“We have to take a look at doing everything we can to protect the children in our sport,” Vidmar said. …
Orange County Register – Coach accused of abuse is fired by Colorado gym
Boger has categorically denied the allegations
One of his athletes, Aubree Balkan, defends her coach of 10yrs.
I invite anyone who would like to weigh in on this story to leave a comment. As every coach knows, being accused is the same as being found guilty in this kind of crime.
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