An article in The Detroit News looks back at Larry Nassar’s life and medical career. Trying to understand how he came to become “one of the most sought-after physicians in the gymnastics world“.
How were so many gymnasts, parents and coaches fooled?
Category: ethics
coaching ‘NBA policy’
Update – Dave Holcomb at Buckeye has had something similar called TAR. (Two Adult Rule). One adult should never be alone even with a group of kids.
Dave Peterson:
We have had a written policy for 25 years that I call the ‘NBA policy’ because it says you should ‘Never Be Alone’ with a minor athlete. Or really, any athlete.
It originally was predicated on the idea that if an injury occurred, you cannot stabilize the neck and call 911 at the same time. Someone else must be present to be able to deal with an emergency. But it has evolved into a protection of our athletes, our coaches and our business.” …
Purdy: Local youth coach offers crucial advice to parents
(via Ono)
Kenzo is really a nice guy
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NCAA recruiting rules
Click through to NCAAGym for Junior and Senior rules.
you cannot judge a close family member
At FIG meets.
The EC decided the definition of “Close family relative” which is mentioned in General Judges’ Rules Art. 1 and in the Code of Ethics as follows:
- Judges shall recuse themselves if
– they are or were married to or live in a registered partnership or co-habit with a gymnast
– they are related to a gymnast by birth or marriage in direct or in collateral line, including the following persons: grandparent, parent, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, child, grandchild, nephew and cousin.
The definition shall be applied immediately.
Doctors who abuse patients
Read Dvora Meyers’ post on Deadspin …
USA Gymnastics’ Larry Nassar Scandal Is About Doctors Abusing Patients, Not Just Sports
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Jr World Championships 2019
It’s finally coming.
Safety of the athlete should be foremost in planning this step.
social media for coaches & athletes
gene doping in sport
Is this happening yet? 😦
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