Category: ethics

whatever happened to MSU’s John Engler?

Recall the disgraced President of Michigan State University?

Forced to resign after bungling the Larry Nassar sexual assaults scandal?

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos just named him to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.

Rather than be surprised, recall that DeVos weakened rules intended to protect victims of sexual misconduct on college campuses. Both Engler and DeVos would discourage victims from coming forward. 😟

related – One bit of good news from MSU – With Engler GONE, the University is doing plenty on campus in support of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Li Li Leung interview

In my opinion, too many are too quick to criticize.

Give the woman a chance.

Let’s judge the actions of USAG, not every word of every interview.

Can Li Li Leung Save USA Gymnastics?

After years of turmoil in the sport, the new president and CEO wants to overhaul the culture.

Her salary is $450,000 / year and as much as $90,000 in annual bonuses. Almost as much as D-D.

In defence of Jerry Reighard

Kylie Fagan:

… Jerry was a great coach, mentor and overall great person who cared for every single one of his athletes.

I wanted to share an email I sent to President Robert Davies and Athletic Director Michael Alford on February 25, 2019. I have yet to hear back from either. So here is a quick summary of my awesome experience as a Central Michigan gymnast under head coach, Jerry Reighard. …

Jerry Reighard fired

Central Michigan University has terminated the employment of gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard, following an investigation that confirmed repeated disregard for the independent role of medical staff in addressing student-athlete injuries.

The latest incident, in February, involved Reighard attempting to influence a student to lie about or cover up concussion symptoms. A 121-page investigation report from CMU Faculty Personnel Services cites “egregious misconduct” by Reighard in attempting to undermine the university’s concussion management plan.

Gymnastics coach Reighard terminated for cause

CMU will be searching for a new Head Coach.

new documentary on the USA Gymnastics scandal

… a feature-length documentary for HBO.

At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal takes an in-depth look at the toxic environment within the ultra-competitive world of gymnastics that allowed for hundreds of young women and girls to be sexually abused by those they trusted most.

Mashable

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Gymnastics Australia Child Protection

Gymnastics Australia is proud to present two Commitment Statements, one co-signed by the President of Gymnastics Australia, alongside the Presidents of all our member State and Territory Associations and the other co-signed by the Gymnastics Australia CEO and the Executive Directors of all State and Territory Associations.

These two documents and the actions surrounding them, solidify Gymnastics in Australia’s commitment to child safety within our sport.

GA

Click PLAY or watch an introduction on Vimeo.

coach Muffet McGraw on gender equity

Notre Dame (Basketball) Coach Muffet McGraw has been on the Final Four stage nine times in her career. …

But her news conference on Thursday was different. It was passionate, and it was personal.

Muffet McGraw has had enough. …

NY Times 

She will only hire female assistant coaches in future. Female coaches in women’s sport should be the norm. Male coaches, the exception.

Click PLAY or watch her on Twitter.

Oklahoma, Georgia to Nationals

OKLAHOMA 198.475
GEORGIA 198.050
CAL 197.675
KENTUCKY 197.600

It took 198+ to get through — #ScoreInflation — but what a competition. Spencer called the judging “unprofessional and atrocious“.

cheer Destinee Davis at OSU

Each young woman competing Regionals has overcome a LOT to reach this pinnacle of the sport.

Click PLAY or watch Destinee’s on Twitter.

If you asked me what University team YOUR daughter should apply for, on the top of my list is OSU.

Australia launches new Child Safe Policy

90% of Gymnastics Australia members are females under age-12.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.