Now that the days are getting noticeably longer I am really looking forward to spring. I only had to plow snow ONE TIME last week!
I NEED YOUR INPUT (at least from those of you in the USA).
As chairman of the US Elite Coaches Association I represent the professional coaches community to the Advisory Counsel and to the USAG Board of Directors.
There is a Board of Directors meeting this week and I want to know what things you would like reported to or brought up to the Board of Directors. I have already sent out an personal e-mail to some people and here are a few of the response.
1- Some amount of protection of professional members. Right now anyone can make an accusation to Safesport against a coach and ruin their career.
2- Transparency of the Board of Directors.
3- Make up of the NEW Board (USOC, an agency in trouble itself, has asked USAG to reduce the number of members from 21 to no more than 15 on the BoD. 20% must be Athlete Directors, A majority of the Directors must be independent. ). That will significantly reduce the VOICE of many disciplines on the board.
4- address the court briefs regarding the USA Gymnastics lawyers claiming they have no responsibility with regrades to Larry and others.
5- existing staff as to their involvement in these matters
If you have any thoughts on these matters or you have something else you please let me know ASAP. All coaches who attend Gym Momentum Camp OR Future Gymnastics Academy will be able to become USECA members at a discounted rate. Gym Momentum will be paying your difference.
Gym Momentum Coaches are making their transportation arrangements for camp and YOU SHOULD TOO! Our Host Hotel is Best Western in Danvers There is a Special Rate for GYM MOMENTUM. The hotel has been newly renovated and is about a 7 minute drive from the gym. A few parents of registered gymnasts have e-mailed me wondering of the MUST stay at the host hotel. NO. I have just made arrangements at the closest nice hotel I could find.
We are in the process of planning our lectures that some of the staff will be doing.
Something to make sure you plan on is BRIAN PICKARD will be doing a lecture THURSDAY on SIDE STATIONS for Vault and Bars. This is a lecture he will be giving at National Congress.
SCHEDULE
Thursday July 12. Arrival and Orientation. Light Training with personal coaches. Brian Pickard– Side Stations for Vault and Bars.
July 13.
Training 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Lunch and a snack will be provided
Evening Lecture- TBD
July 14
Training 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Lunch and a snack will be provided
Evening Activity TBD
July 15
Training 9 – 12:30 Workout. Lunch will be provided
12:30 Departure.
Thursday July 12. Arrival and Orientation. Light Training with personal coaches. Brian Pickard– Side Stations for Vault and Bars.
July 13.
Training 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Lunch and a snack will be provided
Evening Lecture- TBD
July 14
Training 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Lunch and a snack will be provided
Evening Activity TBD
July 15
Training 9 – 12:30 Workout. Lunch will be provided
12:30 Departure.
Have a great week,
Tony
