@bogwoppit, A good system of mentors teaching the "know-how" would also put a lot of positive, accountable people in charge, and that would really help shift the culture of gymnastics, and would also have an additional effect of preventing the spread of misinformation and "old school" coaching techniques that are outdated and damaging. Implementing this type of country wide coach education system would also make sports, amateur or professional, a more enticing environment for scientists and researchers, too. We would see a huge boost in sports research, sports specific medical professionals, and high quality sports research centers. I think it would create more jobs!
The caveat is that for the U.S. government to boost funding in sports and create a nationally recognized, university-level educational system with all the necessary oversight, it would have to lower or cut funding in other places. There is always a requisite balancing act when money is involved. I do think it would be absolutely worth it, though. Our youth becomes the future of our country, and sports are a fantastic way that young people learn important life concepts and values. Perhaps we can redistribute some funds from our
exorbitant military funding.
As an aside, I can say for sure that if I could get a degree in gymnastics coaching, I would
immediately go back to school!!!