Post Views 1,257 The final report of the independent investigation, commissioned by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), that looked into the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar was released yesterday. The report was commissioned by the USOC and investigators reviewed 1.3 million documents that included reports, files, emails, notes and text messages and interviewed Read More
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Docs. From Senate Hearing on June 5
Post Views 720 Here are the documents I referred to in my Live Facebook post on June 5, 218 from the US Senate Hearing on “Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics: Ensuring A Safe and Secure Environment For Our Athletes”. Martha Karolyi’s written statement – CLICK HERE Rhonda Faehn’s written testimony – CLICK Read More
Op Ed – Learn and Grow
Post Views 1,443 It has been about 8 months since the news broke about Dr. Larry Nassar and his involvement in the sex abuse scandal that has affected many US female gymnasts and many more woman that he has been in contact with through Michigan State University. We first starting hearing the news during the 2016 Read More
President & CEO of USA Gymnastics Resigns
Post Views 1,569 UPDATED: 3/16 @ 7:15am EST The President & CEO of USA Gymnastics handed his letter of resignation to the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors today, effective immediately. The Board will immediately begin a nation wide search for a new leader for USA Gymnastics but in the mean time, Board Chair Paul Read More
USAG “Independent Review” of Sex Abuse Scandal
Post Views 1,054 USA Gymnastics (USAG) has decided to conduct an “independent review” on their handling of reports of sexual abuse. This comes after USAG has been named in two lawsuits by former National Team Members who allege sexual misconduct by former Team Physician, Dr. Larry Nassar. In addition, the Indianapolis Star has reported Read More
Major Change Made To The U.S. Men’s Program
Post Views 1,010 A meeting was held recently to create a plan of action for the 2020 Olympics that included USA Gymnastics men’s program staff, Men’s Program Committee members and coaches of the senior national team. A major decision was made at the meeting to eliminate the Men’s National Team Coordinator position which was Read More
USA Gymnastics Buys “The Ranch”
Post Views 1,297 On Wednesday, August 24 USA Gymnastics will experience two big changes. First, USA Gymnastics will be the new owners of 36.2 acres, formerly part of the 2,000 acre Karolyi Ranch, that will include three training gyms, dormitory space for 300 athletes and their coaches, a dance studio, dining hall, medical and rehab facilities, and Read More