Category: ethics

over 100 gymnasts – Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Aly in the Heroes Issue of ESPN

ALY RAISMAN TAKES THE FLOOR

In her fight to end sexual abuse, the Olympic champion is challenging the very institutions she led to glory.

related – Sister survivors: 12 women, part of the army that brought down Larry Nassar, share their story

I remain so impressed that it’s the athletes pushing this issue forward. Not USAG, not the American Medical Association, not the NCAA, not IOC. Not coaches.

can we trust Police Background Checks?

I don’t think so. They are not always correct. Not always up-to-date.

For example …

When (Jonathan) West began teaching private lessons at New Orleans Outlaws, last year, (owner) Bonewitz said she conducted a background check and had him take a drug screening. Both came back clean despite the fact that New Orleans police arrested (coach “Johnny”) West in 2011 on suspicion of the alleged rape of a woman.

West also faced a 2012 complaint of sexual abuse involving a 3-year-old in Kenner. But both charges were refused by prosecutors for insufficient evidence, according to authorities. …

‘He was like a part of their family’: Gymnastics community reels after coach’s sex abuse arrests

Both those previous charges were refused by prosecutors for insufficient evidence, so did not show on his background check.

related – Uber is rolling out ongoing background checks for its drivers

In Canada 10 Steps of Screening are recommended:

  1. Assessment
  2. Position – Assignment
  3. Recruitment
  4. Application
  5. Interview
  6. References
  7. Police Checks
  8. Orientation and Training
  9. Support and Supervision
  10. Follow-up and Feedback

 

Men’s Gymnastics gets no respect

Mark Williams.

Better than never:

Van Wicklen posts top all-around score at 2018 Men’s Qualifier

Khoi Young
Young earns highest junior two-day total at 2018 Men’s Qualifier

Khoi Young – 76.70
Jordan Williams – 76.25
Adam Wooten – 75.55
Stewart Brown – 74.90
Oliver Zavela – 74.30
Garrett Braunton – 74.25
Junior Combined All-Around Results

the Athlete Task Force is a thing

Kerry Perry … announced five members of the organization’s newly created Athlete Task Force: Shenea Booth, acrobatic gymnastics; Ivana Hong, women’s gymnastics; Jazzy Kerber, rhythmic gymnastics; Steven Legendre, men’s gymnastics; and Leigh Hennessy Robson, trampoline and tumbling.

Details.

Spencer is not convinced.

new USA Olympic CEO Sarah Hirshland

“supporting, protecting and empowering”

The United States Olympic Committee on Thursday named a new chief executive to succeed Scott Blackmun, who stepped down under pressure in February as the organization faced escalating pressure in the aftermath of the Nassar gymnastics sex abuse case.

The group’s new leader is Sarah Hirshland, an executive with the United States Golf Association. …

NY Times

Grace McLaughlin on her Florida experience

Grace McLaughlin was a WOGA U.S. Senior National team member in 2011-12. She signed with Florida but lost her scholarship after the first season.

She continued without scholarship for the next 3 years.

Read Grace’s reflections on that experience.

Finding the real me

Kamerin Moore speaks out

Dvora Meyers linked to a video from Kamerin Moore, former elite gymnast and Larry Nassar survivor.

It’s very emotional.

Former Elite Gymnast Kamerin Moore Learns To Take Back Her Accomplishments From An Abusive Coach

Kamerin Moore, John Geddert, Jordyn Wieber 

building self-esteem

Young girls need to know that they are more than just their looks. …

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related – Little Girls Start Believing Harmful Gender Stereotypes by Age 6

Thanks Kristina.

MSU not self-insured

I assumed Michigan State University was self-insured. I assumed they’d pay a half billion dollars damages out of their financial war chest.

Seems some of that MIGHT be covered by insurance.

Engler sees ‘wicked fight’ ahead with insurance companies over Larry Nassar settlement

(via theGymter.net)