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!
Parents
Former Member
USA Swimming doesn't hire coaches - the club teams do. Usually a volunteer board of directors will hire the head coach; then the head coach will hire the assistants.
New assistant coaches are often ex-swimmers from the same team they hire on to, or who swam with another coach on the team in college, etc. They showed no signs of being untrustworthy during those years. I've seen a case where a coach was caught and it was a total surprise.
USAS has had mandatory background screening in place for years for coaches; but that will only find individuals who have been caught. There is a "first time" for any offender. So even the best screening measures aren't going to be fool-proof.
USA Swimming doesn't hire coaches - the club teams do. Usually a volunteer board of directors will hire the head coach; then the head coach will hire the assistants.
New assistant coaches are often ex-swimmers from the same team they hire on to, or who swam with another coach on the team in college, etc. They showed no signs of being untrustworthy during those years. I've seen a case where a coach was caught and it was a total surprise.
USAS has had mandatory background screening in place for years for coaches; but that will only find individuals who have been caught. There is a "first time" for any offender. So even the best screening measures aren't going to be fool-proof.
