Some of my recent thoughts on coaches (thread) ... https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz"> #gymnastalliance

There are so many brilliant coaches! Especially those who are now proactively reaching out to their former/current gymnasts & getting involved out of concern and wanting to help-with no defensiveness or hiding. We need all coaches on board with us and part of the #gymnastalliance

We need to all come together... most people only want what& #39;s best https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤗" title="Umarmendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Umarmendes Gesicht"> but we need to remember best for the human being comes ahead of best for the routine/result, even in high pressure situations! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏅" title="Sportmedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Sportmedaille"> #gymnastalliance

Coaches need protecting too https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz"> Education is key!!! It helps coaches to be safe and in turn helps protect gymnasts- a win-win! #gymnastalliance
(Plus actually supports healthier, longer and more fruitful, successful careers- without burn out, health issues etc!)

There is a difference between tough coaching and abusive coaching. Spot the difference in the communication with the gymnast https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗣" title="Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes" aria-label="Emoji: Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz"> #gymnastalliance

The only consistent and fair approach: innocent until proven guilty. Trustworthy, independent investigation is essential, for gymnasts and coaches. #gymnastalliance

Coaches are human beings too! Cases need to be dealt with appropriately. But human after human will fail if the culture is off. Individuals need to be held accountable but are not the "real enemy". We need to help people reflect, grow & change. The culture is the real target.

This realisation blew my mind. Multiple truths and good/bad can exist simultaneously, you don& #39;t have to choose one or the other, this is not a movie. #gymnastalliance

Finally, gymnastics is still a wonderful sport!! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤸‍♂️" title="Man cartwheeling" aria-label="Emoji: Man cartwheeling">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤸‍♀️" title="Woman cartwheeling" aria-label="Emoji: Woman cartwheeling">
Don& #39;t get bogged down but equally don& #39;t forget the bigger picture and our goals- things do need to change. We& #39;re in this for the long haul so buckle up, and breathe https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz"> #gymnastalliance

My opinion- things to do/not do.
Do listen, talk, keep an open mind, learn &remind yourself what& #39;s important @ the end of the day.
Together we& #39;ll change gymnastics for the better, so there& #39;s no more pain than necessary! And all gymnasts can keep the love alive https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz"> #gymnastalliance