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^^^^^ Could not agree more. We've been through it also. 6 weeks in a hard custom brace for 23 hours a day. Probably 6 months before back to normal. But it's the back and we weren't willing to risk ruining the rest of her life by not treating it properly.

I believe the current recruiting rules will do more harm by limiting contact. I don't believe the previous rules were a problem. Of course there have been examples of people making poor decisions and even people making a decisions that were harmful. But rules won't/can't fix bad intentions or...

arrogant - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. It seems you believe your ability to evaluate the welfare of the gymnasts exceeds that of the gymnasts, parents and coaches. And you are correct I disagree with you. I personally know coaches, parents...

They are watching how they interact with their coaches and team mates. They are watching how they react when they fall or miss a skill. They are watching to see how condition. They are watching to see if they are training upgrades or have they peaked skill wise. They are talking with the club...

This is such an arrogant statement. You believe you know best how these coaches, gymnasts and parents should handle their recruiting or you somehow care more about the well being of the gymnasts??? No one has as much to lose or gain in the process as the gymnasts, parents and coaches.

This statement assumes Auburn and other schools with early commits are not playing by the rules. It's possible for a gymnast to commit early without NCAA rules being violated.

You both are correct, it is difficult to know "they work out great". I should have said they work out fine or something along those lines. Or they don't seem to work out any differently than other athletes or other college students. College is tough, a huge transition and athletics adds to that...

Ok, neither of these bother me. The precedence doesn't seem poor to me because the vast majority of these early commitments work out great. And I don't think the craziness to reach level 10 is driven by NCAA recruiting. I believe it's driven by a desire to reach the top of JO and by so many...

Good! I like Auburn and love that they have Brian Raschilla. He seems to be one of the good guys.

If the gymnast, her parents and the university think its ok, what is the problem. They are the only ones who actually have something to gain or lose in this. Regarding the on campus contact. I saw a Facebook that was worded to indicate there was possibly some improper contact/discussion at...

In my experience an ice bath and cryotherapy achieve very similar results. Cryo is quicker and easier but also much more expensive. I also believe an ice bath or cryo achieves a different reaction from the body than icing only a specific body part ( like a wrist, an ankle or an elbow). I base...

What level(s)? Or all levels?

The coach appears very concerned about her image and not very savvy in her self promotion. I thinks it's unprofessional, but not surprising from her. BUT any action necessary should be between the coach and the parents of the gymnasts in her gym.

Yikes! I'm out!

You did not know that an Elite gymnast can't compete against a level 10 gymnasts which is fine. But it shows you don't have a very deep or educated knowledge of gymnastics. Your post stating emphatically that region 1 is the toughest also shows an immature perspective of the sport. You reference...

I was referring to qualifying for JO nationals. There's a lengthy thread about it that explores every possible perspective. Just search for it.

It's not a big deal and really doesn't matter what people think. I just prefer not to let broad (incorrect/judgement) statements like that go unanswered. I agree it can vary significantly between states within a region.

Not a personal attack, just a statement of clarification. The 2 quotes above from the same person show a lack of knowledge that should provide doubt on the validity of the first statement. There is not a best/toughest region. It will vary from year to year and age group to age group...

It's possible. We know a girl from a state with a tiny gymnastics community who is the first level 10 ever at her gym and she has D1 offers from SEC schools. She's really good though, qualified and did well at JO Nationals as a freshman in high school. Also her coaches have made an effort to...

You don't elaborate on what was done, if anything, when you saw this type of behavior. BUT, if you(or anyone else) saw this type of behavior and did nothing you are part of the problem. I'm not arguing that it hasn't happened, just that it should invoke an immediate reaction of rescuing the child.