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As an NCAA Gymnastics coach, I am horrified by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. …
I’m sure many College coaches are contractually disallowed from making statements like this. Personally, I’m horrified by the USA turning a medical issue between patient and doctor into a legal issue. In some States the rapist is better protected than a victim.
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US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez had to be pulled from the water by her coach after losing consciousness and sinking to the bottom of the pool.
Alvarez had just completed her solo free final in Budapest on Wednesday when she fainted and drifted to the bottom in front of horrified teammates, officials and spectators. …
Guardian
This soft bristled pad gives feedback to gymnasts to help them feel confident while maximizing their stretch, swing, and tap to learn spatial awareness and proper technique.
Tumbl Trak
Brett Wargo pitched an idea to Tumbl Trak.
While improving long swings, gymnasts can tell how close their feet are to the Bar by the tactile feel of the bristles.
If you are on Facebook, you can watch a video on how it works here.
The Whyte Review looked into the practices of British Gymnastics.
It was co-commissioned by UK Sport and Sport England and led by Anne Whyte QC.
The review received in excess of 400 submissions of evidence. 190 interviews were conducted for the report, including 133 former and current gymnasts.
The report detailed ‘systemic’ accounts of both physical and emotional abuse of young athletes.
The submissions described sexual assault, excessive weigh management and emotional abuse of gymnasts.
British Gymnastics has a Whyte Review page. It includes a response from CEO Sarah Powell.
British Gymnastics is also facing separate legal action from dozens of gymnasts, including a number of Olympians, who allege widespread physical and emotional abuse.
Last week the 19-year-old gymnast Eloise Jotischky became the first person to win a civil case against British Gymnastics for the abuse she suffered in the sport.
Many around the world are right now reading and responding.
Looks terrifying.
I’ve never had a gymnast use this technique for warming-up.
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… There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.
“It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,” said Maggie Nichol …
Indy Star
Rutgers works with their medical support to practice how to safely remove an injured athlete from a pit.
It’s much more difficult than you might imagine.
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