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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry to disappoint you, but not every person who supports Tom is secretly the same person. Some of us just aren’t blinded by DCSC’s excuses. 
You, on the other hand, sound like you’re on their payroll.
[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you to the parent who had the courage to speak up. Your words reflect what so many are feeling but are afraid to say.

To the person minimizing this situation: you are exactly why so many victims never come forward. When someone is harassed by a person in power and the response is “he’s a grown man” or “get over it,” it sends a chilling message to everyone else: your pain doesn’t matter unless it fits someone else’s definition of abuse.

The truth is, sexual harassment is not defined by gender or physical harm, it’s defined by power dynamics, unwanted advances, and the emotional and professional toll it takes on the person targeted. If this had happened to a female coach, especially by her superior, would anyone be calling it a “charade”?

This is why victims stay silent. This is why people lose faith in SafeSport, HR, and internal reporting systems. Because when someone does come forward, especially a man, they’re mocked, discredited, and blamed. That’s not justice. That’s toxic culture.

And let’s be honest: Greg Andrulis and DCSC leadership have failed to handle this with transparency or fairness. Their response has reinforced the exact imbalance of accountability we’re talking about. Michelle Alioto crossed the line, repeatedly and received a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile, the person who reported the issue was pushed out, labeled “shady,” and left to defend himself publicly.

This isn’t just about Tom. This is about a system where those in power protect each other, and victims are punished for speaking up.

If we care at all about player safety, club culture, or building an environment of respect and equality, we need to start with leadership. And right now, DCSC, under Greg Andrulis, is setting a dangerous precedent: that your status within the club determines how seriously misconduct is taken.

If you think this is “ruining soccer,” ask yourself: who’s really to blame, the person who came forward, or the leadership that refuses to hold everyone to the same standard?

DCSC Board members must put aside personal agendas and act in the best interest of DCSC with integrity, professionalism, and the right standards of leadership. If you are not willing or capable of leading with transparency and accountability, then it’s time to step aside so others can.
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