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1. Physical safety and health of athletes
2. Coaching responsibly
3. Integrity in relations with others
4. Respect of athletes
5. Honouring sport
It’s a simplified version of the COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CAC) CODE OF CONDUCT with DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.
Canadian coaches do some online courses on ethics, as well.
When it comes to coaching ethics Keith Russell recommends: Educate, Educate, Educate, Legislate.
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Read an expanded version online: Finances, Sponsors, Litigation, National Team Training Center.
If USAG is to be saved, I’d call this a small step forward. The words are good if not yet backed up with enough action.
There are doubters. John Nichols points out Perry attended only a portion of one day of victim statements.
related – Jessica O’Beirne from GymCastic was invited to LSU for Elite verification. She’s been the most vocal critic of USAG through the Nassar scandal. I see this as real evidence of transparency. An even bigger step forward.
A good word to mention is creepy.
If something seems creepy to you, that’s a red flag. Tell your parents.
If a spotter makes you feel uncomfortable, tell them not to spot you. Do progressions and conditioning instead.
… “One of the biggest misconceptions is that these conversations are too advanced or harmful for children to hear about,” Ms. Palumbo said.
“In reality, the more information that we can give children from an early age about understanding your bodies and your boundaries and what types of touch are appropriate — not only does it give your child that information, it also lets them know that these are safe topics to talk to you about.”
NYT – The Nassar Case Presents Difficult Parenting Questions
Visiting 40-50 gyms a year I see a common dynamic. Young girls doing tucked flyaway with spot off the low rail of Bars.
Fun. Easy. Seems, at the time, to work.
But that’s not the best way to teach flyaway. Instead use a wide range of drills that don’t require spotting. Here’s one set-up I like, appropriate for kids as young as age-5.
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If you don’t have Rings, I’d highly recommend you buy a set. Fitness Rings are very inexpensive. Hang those on a rail at just the right height for your kids.
Recall that Russian hackers first revealed that Simone had been on ADHD medication since childhood. Ritalin.
Read a discussion on Chalk Bucket:
It’s not easy for gymnasts to get enough sleep.
Here are the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatricians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine:
- Children 3 to 5 years of age should sleep 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
- Children 6 to 12 years of age should sleep 9 to 12 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
- Teenagers 13 to 18 years of age should sleep 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
The key here is regular sleep to promote optimal health of your gymnast. Good sleep should be every night and not just on weekends. …
Brent and his family run International Gymnastics Camp, a sponsor of this site.
At the 2017 USA Gymnastics Congress IGC set up this display.
Now in February 2018, Brent talks about the reaction their display got last August. Particularly comments from USAG staff and Board members.
Thanks Amanda.
… For the shoot, the women pose completely naked, with empowering messages written across their bodies. The idea of the shoot is to prove that women are free to speak about who they truly are and want to be. …
Aly Raisman Writes ‘Survivor’ Across Her Chest for In Her Own Words
Aly is now in Australia, speaking on the issue of sexual abuse. She’s really been our most effective advocate.
