To produce approximately 5,000 medals, an estimated 8 tons of metal are needed. …
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Great idea.
But it’s not going well, so far.
Category: ethics
why USAG needs independent oversight
UPDATED with input from Goldie.
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is the National Olympic Committee for the United States. It’s based out of Colorado Springs.
USOC is the organization recognized by the the International Olympic Committee.
Similarly, USA Gymnastics ( USAG) answers to the USOC.
USOC could decertify USA Gymnastics and indeed they made that threat. As a result the entire board resigned on January 26, 2018
All those organizations are natural monopolies , not much subject to market forces.
You can quit USAG and go to the United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs, but getting to the NCAA will be more difficult. Olympic qualification impossible.
If interested in this topic read a WSJ article by Steven Sexton. Subscription may be needed.
The U.S. Olympic Monopoly Needs Accountability
There can be only one Team USA, so Congress must provide oversight and force changes.
Jim Holt on USAG
This was posted a year ago. But it’s just as appropriate today.
Jim Holt is a former USAG Board member and is widely recognized internationally for his passion for and commitment to the development of gymnastics worldwide.
An Open Letter to the Gymnastics Community of America
William and Mary MEN wearing teal
Thanks guys. And good luck at USAG Collegiate National Championships.
Safe Sport appeals?
Can a coach appeal a Safe Sport accusation?
I’m not sure.
It’s a concern of U.S. Elite Coaches Association members.
related – innocent unless proven guilty
USAG scandal on VICE News
VICE News produces mini-documentaries on important issues.
Last night Mattie Larson, Miss Val and Jessica O’Beirne were guests.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (official link)
Nassar’s boss arrested
A Michigan State University dean who was Larry Nassar’s boss is accused of groping and propositioning medical students and collecting nude pictures of them on his work computer.
William Strampel, who was arrested Monday, is charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high misdemeanor; felony official misconduct; two counts of willful neglect of duty, according to the special prosecutor running a wide-ranging investigation of MSU.
“Strampel used his office to harass, discriminate, demean, sexually proposition and sexually assault female students in violation of his statutory duty as a public office,” prosecutor Bill Forsyth said at a news conference, reading aloud from the criminal complaint. …
new Aimee Boorman interview
Vanessa Steck on Medium:
- Karolyi Camp
- Larry Nassar
- the U.S. system
- education and transparency
- future of USAG
Aimee Boorman Will Now Take (My) Questions
suspended by USA Gymnastics
USAG has long published a list of permanently ineligible members.
They are now also posting a list of those currently under suspension.
It does not include names of those suspended in the past nor minors serving suspensions.
red flags for Gymnastics parents
Coach and Mom Nicole Paseka Grundmeier advises parents to ask these questions:
1. Will I be allowed to watch my child practice once she joins the competitive team?
2. Will my child be required to be home-schooled now or when she reaches a certain competitive level?
3. Will the coaches weigh my child at practice or at any other time?
4. Will my child get a snack break during practice?
5. Will my child be punished with painful conditioning for mistakes made inside the gym?
6. How will the coach respond if my child is afraid of a skill or bails on a skill?
7. What percentage of my child’s teammates suffer from overuse injuries?
8. Do my child’s teammates cry frequently at the gym?
9. Do my child’s coaches communicate well with me?
10. Will my child ever be alone with a coach?
Toxic coaching tactics enabled Larry Nassar to abuse girls. Here’s how to know if your gym uses them.
I’d add one red flag I look for in every Gym I visit …
How many older girls are on the competitive team?
If there are few (or none) when and why did they quit?
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