Alright, USA Swimming.
Yes, you should apologize. Step up the protection of
our youth and ban these idiots who think they can
get their jollies out on the youth of America.
Do not become like the catholic church and try to sweep
this BS under the rug. Take charge and accept the problems
and DEAL WITH IT!
I find it amazing that this is the first post on our discussion forum about this issue.
Is everyone just so blown away by this that they can't comment or discuss some solutions?
USA Swimming began a crackdown on this problem a few years ago. Ask any swim coach - we all know about the screening process. It is obviously a process and one that the swim club organizations have to take responsibility for as well.
What really has to happen, is reporting.
By swimmers, parents, co-coaches and any other observer of behavior that is even subtly off.
No athlete should feel as though they can not report abuse - ever again.
Parents and coaches have to continue to talk and explain to the kids so they understand there is help if anything is wrong.
On the flip side, those swimmers who have never experienced abuse by a
swim coach need to begin a strong voice for the good and the great aspects of our sport.
The public needs to hear the good stories about swimming now more than ever.
I find it amazing that this is the first post on our discussion forum about this issue.
Is everyone just so blown away by this that they can't comment or discuss some solutions?
USA Swimming began a crackdown on this problem a few years ago. Ask any swim coach - we all know about the screening process. It is obviously a process and one that the swim club organizations have to take responsibility for as well.
What really has to happen, is reporting.
By swimmers, parents, co-coaches and any other observer of behavior that is even subtly off.
No athlete should feel as though they can not report abuse - ever again.
Parents and coaches have to continue to talk and explain to the kids so they understand there is help if anything is wrong.
On the flip side, those swimmers who have never experienced abuse by a
swim coach need to begin a strong voice for the good and the great aspects of our sport.
The public needs to hear the good stories about swimming now more than ever.
