I am cautiously optimistic as well, despite the fact that there has been some backlash from survivors that they weren't consulted about the hire or involved in the process or didn’t have the chance to vet her themselves....while I am sympathetic with them, I just don't know if it is realistic to think that that will ever happen....and at some point, USAG has to appoint a leader and attempt to move forward as an organization.....the other choice is to disband it completely and be done, and I don't know that that is the solution either.
I think we (and I mean the collective "we" of parents, athletes, coaches, gym owners , fans etc) need to look at the LiLi hire and take her at her word , to start, that she wants to reach out to the athletes wronged in the past and to move the organization forward in the future. I get that she's been in NBA administration in the past and there are those who knock that as a pick but heck, the CEO of a large organization, with such issues to be addressed , is not going to be some green newbie like an Aly, Jessie, Kyla, Rachel (or any of the other survivors with zero experience in the business world) but I think there is a segment out there that won't be satisfied until it is.....I think too pending litigation against USAG could limit how involved the survivors can be in the process (although I could be wrong on that)
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there is a real fine line between protecting the brand going forward and empathizing with the survivors. Those looking for the USAG to fall on their sword in the middle of pending litigation are most likely going to be disappointed.