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    WAG Maggie Haney suspended

    Haney hired a public-relations firm “to help restore her reputation.” Enter the carefully-choreographed NYT article catering to the court of public opinion. In reality, she did not do herself any favors by revealing more of her true colors. Regarding parents of gymnasts in abusive coaching...
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    WAG Maggie Haney suspended

    So much to take in with this filing. A few initial thoughts. It is: An exemplary example of what can happen when parents are banned from having access to their children. (as if we need more examples of this right now in gymnastics...). USAG, it's not rocket science: no guardian parent should...
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    WAG Ugh another (Texas Dreams)

    "The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." - Henri Bergson
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    Parents Huge bummer

    Sending you a hug and positive vibes. We are here for you. At this moment, life does sound quite overwhelming. A good cry can be very therapeutic; glad to hear you could let it out. You are strong. You can make it through this. Hoping you can also reach out to your other support systems as well.
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    Parents USAG - Moving Forward

    As USAG tries to find its footing, and starts publicly declaring the direction it is trying to head, here are 5 key concepts that I strongly believe are essential for the gymnastics community, and USAG specifically, to recognize and successfully address for gymnastics to move significantly...
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    Parents USAG - Moving Forward

    I like USAG’s new mission and values. Mission: “To build a community and culture of health, safety and excellence, where athletes can thrive in sport and in life.” Values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Listening https://usagym.org/pages/aboutus/pages/missionvalues.html It...
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    Vaccine anyone?

    So true. Inadequately studied vaccines can become really scary really fast. At the same time, safe and effective vaccines can be global game-changers. It is critically important to learn from the failures. One recent example in the US involves the anthrax vaccine. This was a politically...
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    WAG Maggie Haney suspended

    Disclaimer: I am livid after reading the article and its very disturbing details. Seething and livid. “No one needs to be beaten up to succeed in sports. This ideology that an athlete really needs to suffer to be an Olympian is a lie. - Katherine Starr, an Olympic swimmer" (from the OCR...
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    WAG Maggie Haney suspended

    NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/sports/maggie-haney-gymnastics-abuse.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage (Contemplate these two excerpts together): "She [Laurie]considered it possible that many coaches publicly berated their gymnasts for gaining weight and...
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    What do a GOAT + a generation + a movement + a virus = CULTURE SHIFT

    Culture change within gymnastics? I hope so. I respectfully disagree with your assessment of the etiology. I strongly believe that the initiating and driving force behind change was (and is) the bravery, strength, and tenacity of abuse victims to stand up, speak up, and inspire others. In...
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    COVID-19 / Coronavirus Gymnastics Club Reopening Steps / Process

    To any gym owner as they consider opening: Consult a respected, reputable attorney whose professional domain this encompasses. Consult a reputable physician in a position of authority who is respected in the Public Health Sector. Obtain written guidance from both of them. Only proceed at a...
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    Olympic hopeful training?

    It is interesting hearing different perspectives and experiences, including thoughts on what is “safe”. For us: any short-term gain by doing in-gym practice during an escalating pandemic pales in comparison to the long-term benefits of stepping back and teaching our daughter that there are more...
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    Olympic hopeful training?

    “A person's true nature is revealed at times of the greatest adversity.” - (Daisaku Ikeda) I humbly suggest that this applies to not only individuals, but also to organizations. “What did you do during the COVID-19 pandemic?” is a fair question - for the rest of our lives.
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    Parents Musings of a Gym Parent in Isolation

    I hope anyone living in the darkness of desperate misery will continue to reach out to others every single day - friends, relatives, neighbors, faith leaders, etc. Getting good and angry is something most of us visit at some point during this time. Human connection and support from others are...
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    Parents Musings of a Gym Parent in Isolation

    Mixed emotions seem to be a key part of the overall experience right now. I too grieve for what is lost. I also try and figure out “What is left?”, and then “What next?”. I try to recognize when I do visit the stages of grieving ( denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). I...
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    Parents Musings of a Gym Parent in Isolation

    During the pandemic, new thoughts keep popping up. For example: What did I used to do back when I had free time? When they are all washed and hanging up, she really does have a lot of leos. So THIS is what it feels like when our entire family is home at the same time. It feels weird not going...
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    WAG Post season meets and Coronavirus

    Another angle on all of this: I am acutely aware that my children are watching, and learning, by how I respond to this pandemic. With this in mind, we are trying to: Discuss our priorities in life and also how we sometimes can take things, services, and people for granted. Discuss gratitude...
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    WAG Post season meets and Coronavirus

    Regarding the CDC’s “Don’t touch your face” edict, I know it’s the right thing, but How I feel: https://apic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Dont-touch-your-face_FINAL.pdf
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    WAG Maggie Haney Hearing

    …eh, a few thoughts… Many factors can prevent parents from recognizing emotional or verbal abuse when it occurs right in front of them. Three of the more powerful forces are prior life experiences, reactions of other parents to the coach’s techniques, and denial. Cast the first stone ye who...

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