tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post727185051851980410..comments2024-01-13T00:38:28.549-08:00Comments on Southern California Aquatics SCAQ Swim Club: Brian Pawlowicz, Tom Ugast, Pete Morgan, & Art Davis heard USA Swimming board of director Paris Jacobs report: - "Pay no attention to that blogger behind the curtain!"Tony Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-59861661241074508292013-06-03T20:13:22.758-07:002013-06-03T20:13:22.758-07:00My readers should be writing this blog. I read you...My readers should be writing this blog. I read your stuff and think: "what I doing, I suck", these guys say it so much better and so much faster than I can.<br /><br />I am very proud of my readership and I aspire to write like you all.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-4111564477496516792013-06-03T19:24:12.731-07:002013-06-03T19:24:12.731-07:00People will forget the association, or rather not ...People will forget the association, or rather not care. Our culture is more motivated by success than by ethics, especially when it involves powerful people. <br /><br />Realistically, it will probably take 30 years to really change. You'd think "how can it continue?". But the military has been dealing with the problem for 30 years.<br /><br />The entire generation who felt entitled to manipulate young swimmers into sexual relationships will need to retire. That includes those who did so and got caught, those who did so and got away with it, and those who enabled it to happen with silence.<br />That same generation holds positions of power and they are not showing any inclination to change. With John Leonard, swimming has the fox guarding the chicken coop -- everything is fine; don't pay attention to the commotion created by bloggers.<br /><br />But at least they have been put on notice that they will be critiqued for failure to act.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-33894547390608695762013-06-03T05:19:57.607-07:002013-06-03T05:19:57.607-07:00that is a great question. 2 of the founding membe...that is a great question. 2 of the founding members with Rick are still at the club and coaching every day. I hear they were in court last week and stood up in support of Rick. We all know they knew and they are quietly hiding under the radar. That is disgusting. I would love to see you guys dig into them... Something smells here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-48821138697168758662013-06-02T14:30:53.487-07:002013-06-02T14:30:53.487-07:00Thank you... Do you think people will forget that ...Thank you... Do you think people will forget that Rick Curl founded the original organization that was later renamed NCAP after he got busted?Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-90834166259795144472013-06-02T14:07:42.672-07:002013-06-02T14:07:42.672-07:00Bravo Tony! As long as the "innocence" o...Bravo Tony! As long as the "innocence" of USA swimming is proclaimed,the NCAP powers that be never have to worry about their own culpability that stems from knowledge of the crimes committed against Kelly Currin. <br />Remember,the best defense is a good offense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-64954718462689438102013-06-02T09:04:03.450-07:002013-06-02T09:04:03.450-07:00Thank you. You get the joke.Thank you. You get the joke.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-29246982099753369822013-06-02T06:58:27.097-07:002013-06-02T06:58:27.097-07:00The term "Team Curl" is funny, offensive...The term "Team Curl" is funny, offensive, and unfortunately, appropriate for far too many coaches and others who are important in swimming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-55673579403709564832013-06-01T21:05:56.155-07:002013-06-01T21:05:56.155-07:00You missed the joke... I don't belong to any t...You missed the joke... I don't belong to any team. "Team Curl" represent those that don't want you to read the bloggers.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-2788785294731772112013-06-01T20:40:51.008-07:002013-06-01T20:40:51.008-07:00Wait. Is it team Tony/Allard/Muchnik or Team Curl?...Wait. Is it team Tony/Allard/Muchnik or Team Curl? Yikes. You sure know how to alienate 99% of the population as I don't think there are very many people on your team or team curl. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-47938595035102806652013-06-01T17:35:01.199-07:002013-06-01T17:35:01.199-07:00Hey "Team Curl" check out these Berkoff ...Hey "Team Curl" check out these Berkoff emails the FBI has:<br /><br />http://muchnick.net/berkoffchidaexchange.pdf<br /><br />You see me blogin', you hatin.'Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-79496375822219156212013-06-01T15:16:28.378-07:002013-06-01T15:16:28.378-07:00"My opinion is that you listen and read every..."My opinion is that you listen and read everybody and then form your own opinions".<br /><br />I agree with the above statement.<br /><br />From my experience, USA Swimming and their affiliates want people to believe what they are told. They DO NOT want people to challenge anything they say or do and they certainly do not want people to form their own opinions.<br /><br />If your gut tells you that they're lying, that things aren't making sense and you go somewhere else for the answer, they will make your life miserable.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-30171912883396464312013-06-01T13:05:52.405-07:002013-06-01T13:05:52.405-07:00Thank you for the nice note. I view your note as a...Thank you for the nice note. I view your note as a letter from the noble opposition; and I emphasize noble and I appreciate it very much.<br /><br />I would certainly reconsider and retract these thoughts about Paris if she retracts her blanket statement about all bloggers.<br /><br />All bloggers are not bad and 90% or better of USA Swimming staff and management are good. <br /><br /><br />Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-68276895684363456022013-06-01T13:00:54.533-07:002013-06-01T13:00:54.533-07:00I am a loyal reader of your blog & you are rig...I am a loyal reader of your blog & you are right. there are MANY problems in USA Swimming and many are desperately trying to make things right. As a member of PVS, I have to defend Paris. I have watched her work tirelessly to ensure that all the recent cases in PVS are handled & off the deck, in jail, etc. <br /><br />She is constantly saying we need to continue to do more & we all must be proactive in this. I respectfully say that you have this one wrong. When she decided to run for a board position I asked her why? She is very busy and has small children. Her answer was we need change and if you don't get involved to effect change, we are no better. <br /><br />I was at this meeting. People were talking about the future of NCAP, the kids, etc. In PVS the rumor mill was out of control. I took her comments as this bad person is out of our sport & we need to focus on the good that swimming gives all of us. <br /><br />Again, USAS has problems but she has worked VERY hard over the last 2 years to get things changed...I hope you will reconsider your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-48015998452284124662013-06-01T12:26:55.990-07:002013-06-01T12:26:55.990-07:00So people are supposed to believe USA Swimming and...So people are supposed to believe USA Swimming and not the bloggers?<br /><br />Seems like the bloggers have it right. USA Swimming has the means and ways to "sue" the bloggers for defamation if that were the case. USA Swimming knows that the bloggers are RIGHT, therefore, no lawsuits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-23938133346224882792013-06-01T11:45:12.984-07:002013-06-01T11:45:12.984-07:00I so agree; FINA is that way culturally as well.I so agree; FINA is that way culturally as well.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-47867827568749128632013-06-01T11:40:24.278-07:002013-06-01T11:40:24.278-07:00"There is alot of good going on in our sport ..."There is alot of good going on in our sport we need to remember the good and ask questions in order to stay informed"<br /><br />What they won't tell you: If you do ask questions, a target will be placed on your back, your kids will be targeted and abused and USA Swimming will claim that they have no jurisdiction over the clubs or LSC's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-40031467920513153972013-05-31T21:57:26.847-07:002013-05-31T21:57:26.847-07:00Though not a member of NCAP, (Rather a BOD of US S...Though not a member of NCAP, (Rather a BOD of US Swimming) she delivered the message for the public at large to close their eyes and plug their ears. Hence I added her name in the title and her subsequent ties to this whole mess.<br /><br />She should resign too. There are some really good people at USA Swimming. The executive staff has some problems and this memo illustrates them<br /><br />Her rhetoric is the same sort rhetoric that the Church of Scientology uses when their parishioners are confronted with bad press. They are told, "Talk to us, pay no attention to what the press or bloggers say. They are suppressive persons." <br /><br />This is probably over your head.<br /><br />Here is the facts you requested with a link below.<br /><br />Paris Jacobs reported as the Eastern Zone Director (as a member of the USA Swimming BoD) – Please note, there is a lot of false of information and many “attackers” out there looking to blame USA Swimming. If you have questions, come and ask. You can call USA-S Executive Director, Chuck Wielgus or USA S President Bruce Stratton. Call Paris to ask questions; just don’t automatically assume that what you are ready or hearing is accurate. There are bloggers out there that are attacking our Sport. USA Swimming is ahead in Safe Sport when compared to all other National Governing Bodies. There is a lot of good going on in our sport we need to remember the good and ask questions in order to stay informed.<br /><br />http://www.pvswim.org/ccm/12_fall_ccm_minutes.htm<br /><br />Now I have a question for you, did I get anything wrong about Schubert, Wielgus, or Berkoff?<br /><br />I didn't think so. <br />Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-52094695658318497462013-05-31T18:33:23.200-07:002013-05-31T18:33:23.200-07:00fact checking... Paris is not with NCAP & neve...fact checking... Paris is not with NCAP & never has been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-51681734435823225642013-05-31T17:36:11.598-07:002013-05-31T17:36:11.598-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-51714618887427577312013-05-31T17:16:13.236-07:002013-05-31T17:16:13.236-07:00I love Paris! Not sure why you are so threatened b...I love Paris! Not sure why you are so threatened by this?! She is an example of what the executive board stands for. She and Dave are 2 people that WILL continue to make a difference. Go Paris and Dave! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com