Category: ethics

rules for coaches in the Gym

Tony Retrosi:

My 5 Rules. These go for every employee AND team gymnast. 

• BE ON TIME. …

• DO NOT SIT DOWN IN THE GYM. …

• NO CELL PHONES IN THE GYM.  …. I make exceptions often (kids are home alone, waiting for a call back from Dr.) but I do not like this to be a habit. If you are videoing- use the gym IPad. …

• DO NOT COME TO ME WITH A PROBLEM WITHOUT A POTENTIAL SOLUTION. … 

• EVERYONE LEAVE WITH A SMILE. … 

TOO MANY RULES

USAG empowering?

Good point here from the last U.S. Olympic men’s head coach.

I did see something, somewhere from USAG on the ESPYS Courage Award. But it was not energetically enthusiastic.

No doubt their lawyers have suggested that kind of post might be used in court.

via Irish Daniel

wearing shorts over the leotard in competition

One Gym Mom wonders WHY our sport has not evolved to the point where more gymnasts aren’t wearing Lycra shorts in competition.

It reminds me of the 1990s when I petitioned to allow the University of Saskatchewan women’s team to wear shorts and leo. That request was instantly approved. … The young ladies, however, decided to — last minute — compete in leotards after all.

I LOVE Gymnastics, but…

suspension lifted for Dan Witenstein

I’m not clear on exactly what USAG uses to sanction members.

A neutral arbitrator felt USAG got it wrong in the case of this coach.

Nick Ruddock on leadership

Follow Nick’s blog.

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.