tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post8139993587727771559..comments2024-01-13T00:38:28.549-08:00Comments on Southern California Aquatics SCAQ Swim Club: The Empire Responds Back: USA Swimming pledges more safeguards in wake of sex abuse scandal but are they enough?Tony Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-76265567782512182532010-04-04T09:20:44.849-07:002010-04-04T09:20:44.849-07:00Agree with Chris. The abuse on deck and off is far...Agree with Chris. The abuse on deck and off is far beyond sexual abuse. As if that alone isn't bad enough. <br /><br />But I do commend USA Swimming for making a crack at this huge issue. It is no joke to lay out a serious problem such as this on the home page of a sport for kids. <br />Its a marketing nightmare.<br /><br />Everyone knows it has to be faced. No doubt. <br />I do appreciate the fear it strikes in those trying to build the sport. <br />But they can't hide it any longer.<br /> <br />And WE need to keep asking the questions and encouraging the athletes, coaches, parents and friends to "REPORT".<br /><br />Even when it seems subtle, there is concern or you're in doubt... REPORT.Aheleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264371577080396590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-89764185950768287692010-04-03T20:20:50.467-07:002010-04-03T20:20:50.467-07:00Wow! you have keen insight. I never thought of tha...Wow! you have keen insight. I never thought of that.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-9101705324735535712010-04-03T17:44:12.112-07:002010-04-03T17:44:12.112-07:00Tony anecdotally I would say a majority of coaches...Tony anecdotally I would say a majority of coaches would put up the biggest stink about having to be observed. In my opinion, this would not only better protect our swimmers from sexual abuse but all forms of abuse- Coaches have gotten along with psychologically damaging their athletes in the name of faster swimming for far too long.Chris DeSantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270577509332831783noreply@blogger.com