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 hate to say it, but teenagers are pretty different now than in the 70s.
Not to say we didn't do some pretty bad stuff back then :)
I think the message is that good and well meaning coaches need to be very careful and protective of their own good reputation.
I believe if a young swimmer had to report directly to a policeman, it would sway them from lying for long.
The police are professionals. It seems that they would be able to recognize the truthful story vs. a fabrication easier than we might.
Agreed. And as coaches we need to watch for any behavior in other coaches we think might be predatory. And use common sense when dealing with kids - don't put yourself in a position to be accused, by not being alone with a single swimmer.
--mj
I hate to say it, but teenagers are pretty different now than in the 70s.
Not to say we didn't do some pretty bad stuff back then :)
I think the message is that good and well meaning coaches need to be very careful and protective of their own good reputation.
I believe if a young swimmer had to report directly to a policeman, it would sway them from lying for long.
The police are professionals. It seems that they would be able to recognize the truthful story vs. a fabrication easier than we might.
Agreed. And as coaches we need to watch for any behavior in other coaches we think might be predatory. And use common sense when dealing with kids - don't put yourself in a position to be accused, by not being alone with a single swimmer.
--mj
