Category: parents

Anna Li resigns as USAG Athletes’ Council rep

Former U.S. national team member Anna Li has resigned from USA Gymnastics high profile Athletes’ Council amid allegations that she and her mother, Jiani Wu, have been verbally, emotionally and physically abusive to young gymnasts. …

The U.S. Center for SafeSport launched an investigation into Li and Wu on Monday and at least 11 complaints have been filed against Li and Wu ….

“Earlier today, Anna Li stepped down as an athletes’ representative on the Athletes’ Council, which the Council accepted,” Paul Ruggeri, chairman of the Athletes’ Council, said in a statement to SCNG.  “The Athletes’ Council will decide next steps regarding the vacancy.” …

SCOTT M. REID

While the investigation is in progress, Anna is still a member and eligible to participate as a judge and/or a coach. She’s judging this weekend.

Simone: USAG failed us. USOC failed us.

Simone is responding to this article:

Senate panel: Negligence by Olympic, USA Gymnastics officials enabled abuse by ex-team doctor Nassar

learning about WINNING and LOSING

Jeremy Mosier likes challenging games for kids. He feels it’s a good way to start learning about being a good winner. And good loser.

For example, MAT WARS.

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Be sure all of the kids in your group can handle this challenge physically and emotionally.

(via RecGymnastics.com)

On girls growing up …

Wingmom is Meg Hurst and Kate Maxwell.

They posted some advice for Moms to teach their daughters.

Click through to see the list.

#WomenInSport

Congratulations USA.

Like Artistic Gymnastics, soccer is a sport in America where the female athletes are higher profile than the male. Role models.

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When will my cheerleader get her back handspring?

Homage to When Will My Susie Start Kipping?

😀

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Canada’s NEW Food Guide

Reduced emphasis on Dairy.

Canada Food Guide.

Jeremy Mosier also recommends the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate.

Related – Coaching Association of Canada – Sports Nutrition

in praise of Gymnastics volunteers

There are many, many thankless jobs to be done.

Athletes and coaches appreciate volunteers.

Letter from a Gymnastics Mom

Reflecting on the sport after her daughter’s last meet.