435: Let's Talk about Terin

GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

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THIS WEEK

• Mark Alesia, formerly of the Indy Star and part of the team that reported the Criminal Ex-Doctor story, joins us to discuss Athlete A and #GymnastAlliance
• The Dutch federation has shut down the women's elite program to conduct an investigation into coaching abuse. What does it all mean?
• Terin Humphrey is a survivor. We discuss reconciling that with her...other behavior and why her complaints about USAG removing her don't really add up.
• What Terin has to say about Steve Penny trying to influence team selection
• Chellsie's comeback – it's officially official! We talk about her skills and her interview with the Olympic Channel
• Sam Mikulak says he will retire after the Olympics, citing a chronic wrist injury and a desire to preserve his mental health

MINI-COMMISSION

• Desirae asked us to come up with a gymnastics coaching qualification system for the US—what courses, information, and classes would we require? We have a lot of suggestions.

GYMTERNET NEWS

• A story of abuse allegations coming out of New Zealand that we have some questions about
• Australia's Human Rights Commission is reviewing Australian gymnastics
• Some...unfortunate incidental translation issues from the FIG
• The Pac-12 football boys are making Jessica's dreams come true
• Plus, spending the day with Aliya

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