There was a hearing today led by the USAG. Its focus: whether or not to ban Don Peters, the former national team coach circa 1980-1987 and Olympic Team coach in 1984, from the sport of gymnastics for good. He is retired so it is kind of beside the point. But it matters a great deal nonetheless. Especially to those who suffered because of him.
He is accused of sexually abusing any number of girls that he coached. One of whom is a very close friend of mine. A woman that is honest and true. Kind and protective. Goes out of her way not to inflict harm. To live in peace. And finally she has stood up for herself and the others that he hurt. Go Doe.
What choice do they have - the USAG? In light of the fact that 1) he did it and there are a host of girls willing to come forward and speak to it; 2) the Penn State disaster (no one did anything!!!!!)...doesn't the USAG HAVE to act? They have a unique opportunity to appear as if they are taking the lead here. To position themselves as proactively protecting athletes by ridding the sport of abusive coaches. It is the right thing to do.
I'm waiting patiently for the verdict.
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