^^^ Same. I never put anything past anyone. Bill Cosby has a Doctorate in Education. He was the Jello Pudding guy. He gave millions to HBCUs, and STILL... I never say "it couldn't be true" b/c people are unpredictable and "absolute power corrupts absolutely." We just have to see, pray, and have a open heart.
I think this is exactly how things happen at MANY gyms. A talented athlete and winning means more than protecting our children. With USASF registration, every single coach should be required to become a mandated reporter. This would allow for some consequences to anyone that makes the choice to keep this knowledge a secret rather than report it.
My CP had a rec coach she loved who was very loud. She was replaced by an assistant who seemed to yell less from my POV. CP commented at one point that she hated that Coach Melissa yelled so much. I commented that Coach Kelly had also yelled a lot. CP's reply was that Coach Kelly yelled to be heard over the gym or to get their attention, but never AT someone. Coach Melissa yelled at people because she was losing control of her emotions, and it was scary. And was one reason why we ended up leaving rec.
Abuse is not going to stop until it hits coaches and owners where it hurts. Their pockets. They don't care who goes to jail as long as it's not them. Charges don't matter. Money matters. Start handing out $$$$ judgements and see how they like it. Start forcing gyms to vacate wins, sit out from Worlds and bid events, etc. like NCAA does for major violations. I can guarantee owners will clean house/cooperate quickly.
Posted this in the random thread but its not very active so asking here does anyone know when the coastal at the capitol summit bid reveal is? One of my teams competed virtually at it and I want to see if we get a bid. I hope we do Also how do I watch it?