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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have mixed feelings about the sport and its culture, namely USAG.
On one hand, when you are teaching a 14 year old to do a full twisting double back flip, the athlete can only be obedient. Disaster comes to those who don't train hard and can't follow instructions. So you line up a set of obedient, non rebellious, teens who bubbled through the system, a setup.
On the other hand, you have a bunch of coaches who have devoted their entire lives to the sport. The more devoted ones move up faster in the organization. Few are well educated. Maybe an undergraduate college degree, maybe. 
They are very much afraid of any athlete being injured, which spells disaster. To avoid injury, weight has to be kept down, and attention from doctors is a mandatory.  
Of course there was the pressure to put on a show at the Olympics. Women's gymnastics is one of the most watched events every four years. 
My only strong criticism is allowing one single doctor to have access to the athletes. Other doctors (real doctors) would have figured Nasser out in no time. Also, when the allegations started to come in, call in the professionals. Lawyers, doctors, counselors, since you're  in a complex mess that you don't understand. Call for help when you're in over your head. [/quote]
The entire "setup" seems to be abusive, toxic and destructive. I am no longer excited about the Olympics, now that we know what goes on behind the sences to these kids.[/quote]

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