Coaches Across America: Transforming Lives Through Play and Sports

How can coaching programs impact communities across America. What role does play have in child development. Why are organizations like Coaches Across Continents important for youth empowerment. How can sports be used as a tool for social change.

The Power of Play: Transforming Communities Through Sports

Play is a fundamental aspect of human development, with far-reaching benefits that extend beyond simple recreation. Organizations like Coaches Across Continents (CAC) recognize the transformative power of play and sports, using them as tools for social change and community empowerment across the United States and globally.

But why is play so crucial? When we engage in play, especially through sports, we tap into a variety of physical, mental, and social benefits:

• Improved physical health and fitness
• Enhanced cognitive development
• Better social skills and teamwork
• Increased creativity and problem-solving abilities
• Stress relief and improved mental health
• Development of leadership skills

Unfortunately, many communities face significant barriers to play, including lack of resources, limited access to safe spaces, and cuts to school programs. This “play deprivation” can have serious consequences for child development and community well-being.

Coaches Across Continents: Championing Play on a Global Scale

Coaches Across Continents (CAC) is at the forefront of the movement to bring play and sports-based education to communities worldwide. But how exactly does CAC operate?

CAC works by partnering with local organizations and training coaches to use sport as a vehicle for social impact. Their innovative curriculum addresses issues such as gender equality, conflict resolution, health and wellness, and child rights – all through the lens of play and sports.

Key Aspects of CAC’s Approach:

1. Sustainable Development: CAC focuses on building local capacity, ensuring their impact continues long after they leave a community.
2. Cultural Sensitivity: Programs are tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of each community they serve.
3. Innovative Curriculum: CAC uses games and activities that are both fun and educational, tackling serious social issues in an engaging way.
4. Global Reach: As of 2015, CAC was active in 30 countries, demonstrating the universal appeal and effectiveness of their approach.

The One World Futbol: A Revolutionary Tool for Play

Central to CAC’s efforts is their partnership with One World Play Project, creators of the indestructible One World Futbol. This unique ball is designed to withstand the harshest conditions, never needing a pump and never going flat. But why is this ball so significant in the context of global play initiatives?

The One World Futbol addresses a critical challenge in many underserved communities: the lack of durable sports equipment. Traditional balls often quickly succumb to rough terrain, leaving children without the tools they need to play. The One World Futbol’s durability ensures that play can continue even in the most challenging environments.

Impact of the One World Futbol:

• Enables consistent play in areas with limited resources
• Reduces the need for frequent equipment replacement
• Allows for play on a variety of surfaces, from grass fields to rocky terrain
• Symbolizes resilience and adaptability – qualities that resonate with many of the communities served

The Play Revolution: A Call to Action

The concept of a “Play Revolution” is gaining traction, with organizations like CAC at the forefront. But what does this revolution entail, and how can individuals get involved?

At its core, the Play Revolution is about recognizing and harnessing the power of play to create positive change. It calls for increased access to play opportunities, integration of play-based learning in education, and the use of sports as a tool for community development.

Ways to Support the Play Revolution:

1. Volunteer with local sports programs or after-school activities
2. Advocate for the preservation and expansion of recess and physical education in schools
3. Donate to organizations like CAC that bring play opportunities to underserved communities
4. Organize community play days or sports tournaments
5. Share the message about the importance of play on social media and in your community

Coaching as a Career: Opportunities in Community Sports Programs

For those inspired by the mission of organizations like CAC, a career in coaching can be a rewarding path. Programs like Up2Us’s Coach Across America offer opportunities for individuals to make a difference through sports-based youth development.

What does a career in community sports coaching entail? Typically, these roles involve:

• Organizing and leading sports activities for youth
• Mentoring and supporting young people beyond just athletics
• Implementing curriculum that combines sports with social-emotional learning
• Collaborating with schools, community centers, and other local organizations
• Continuous learning and professional development in youth development strategies

Spotlight: Up2Us Coach Across America

Up2Us Coach Across America is a national program that places coaches in underserved communities across the United States. These coaches serve as mentors and role models, using sports to teach life skills and promote positive youth development.

Key features of the Up2Us Coach Across America program include:

• Extensive training in sports-based youth development
• Placement in a variety of settings, from schools to community organizations
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and coaching
• Living allowance and completion bonus
• Pathway to careers in teaching, coaching, or youth development

The Future of Play: Innovations in Sports-Based Education

As we look to the future, the field of sports-based education continues to evolve. New technologies, research findings, and global challenges are shaping how we approach play and sports as tools for development. What are some of the emerging trends and innovations in this field?

Virtual and Augmented Reality in Sports Education

Virtual and augmented reality technologies are opening up new possibilities for sports education and training. These tools can provide immersive experiences that enhance learning, improve skill development, and even bring sports opportunities to areas with limited physical resources.

Data-Driven Coaching

Advanced analytics and wearable technologies are revolutionizing how coaches understand and improve athlete performance. This data-driven approach is trickling down to youth sports, allowing for more personalized and effective coaching strategies.

Inclusive Sports Design

There’s a growing focus on designing sports equipment and programs that are accessible to people of all abilities. This includes adaptive sports equipment and inclusive game designs that allow for participation regardless of physical capabilities.

Environmental Sustainability in Sports

As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue, there’s a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability in sports. This includes eco-friendly equipment design, sustainable facility management, and using sports as a platform for environmental education.

Measuring Impact: The Challenges and Importance of Evaluation in Sports-Based Programs

While the positive impact of sports and play-based programs is widely recognized, measuring this impact presents unique challenges. How do organizations like CAC and Up2Us quantify their success, and why is this evaluation so crucial?

The Importance of Impact Measurement

Accurate impact measurement is vital for several reasons:

• Demonstrates program effectiveness to funders and supporters
• Identifies areas for improvement and refinement
• Provides evidence to advocate for policy changes and increased support
• Helps in scaling successful programs to new communities

Challenges in Measuring Impact

Measuring the impact of sports-based programs can be complex due to factors such as:

• Long-term nature of many outcomes (e.g., life skills development)
• Difficulty in isolating program effects from other influences
• Cultural variations in how impact is perceived and valued
• Limited resources for extensive evaluation in many programs

Innovative Approaches to Impact Measurement

Organizations are developing creative solutions to these challenges, including:

1. Mixed-method evaluations combining quantitative and qualitative data
2. Longitudinal studies tracking participants over extended periods
3. Participatory evaluation methods involving community members in the process
4. Use of technology for real-time data collection and analysis
5. Collaboration with academic institutions for rigorous research studies

By continually refining their approach to impact measurement, sports-based education programs can better demonstrate their value and continuously improve their effectiveness in transforming lives and communities.

Global Perspectives: Adapting Sports-Based Programs Across Cultures

While the power of play is universal, the way sports and games are perceived and practiced varies greatly across cultures. How do organizations like Coaches Across Continents navigate these cultural differences to create effective programs worldwide?

Cultural Sensitivity in Program Design

Successful global sports programs prioritize cultural sensitivity in several ways:

• Collaborating with local partners to understand community needs and values
• Adapting games and activities to align with local traditions and preferences
• Addressing gender norms and expectations in sports participation
• Considering religious beliefs and practices that may impact program implementation
• Using locally relevant examples and metaphors in educational components

Language and Communication

Effective communication is crucial for program success. Organizations tackle language barriers through:

1. Training local coaches who speak the community’s language
2. Developing multilingual resources and materials
3. Using non-verbal communication techniques in coaching
4. Emphasizing visual demonstrations alongside verbal instructions

Addressing Global Issues Through Local Lenses

While many issues addressed by sports-based programs (such as health, gender equality, and conflict resolution) are global in nature, they often manifest differently in various cultural contexts. Successful programs find ways to address these universal themes while respecting local perspectives and challenges.

For example, a program addressing gender equality might focus on different aspects depending on the local context:

• In some communities, it might emphasize equal participation in sports
• In others, it might use sports as a platform to discuss broader societal gender roles
• In certain contexts, it might focus on challenging stereotypes about women’s physical capabilities

By adapting their approach to local cultural contexts, sports-based education programs can maximize their impact and create lasting positive change in communities around the world.

United States of America – Coaches Across Continents –

August 3rd 2016. We are pleased to present this guest blog post written by The Ball.

My fellow Americans, it is with great excitement and gleeful joy that I accept the Play Party nomination for president of the United States of America.

Today, we begin the play revolution! The goal of my presidential campaign is simple: to inspire and transform our country—and the world—into a place full of play. The Play Party and I want to lead everyone to Make Life PlayFull!

Why play?

When we play, conflicts are forgotten; we are creative and empowered; and we can’t help but smile, laugh and live in the moment. Play, in all its forms, unlocks our passion and our potential. It is the foundation for building the best version of ourselves and our world.

Play deprivation is real

Unfortunately, play deprivation is undeniably real. In too many places, opportunities to play are dwindling. In some places, recess, art and music programs have been cut. In others, these programs never existed.

Children are more “scheduled” now than ever before, and many kids in underserved communities lack the resources, access and time to play. Studies show that this deprivation leads to poor social, emotional and cognitive development of children.

Play champions

Enough is enough. It’s time to change this. It’s time to bring back play.

To do this, I’m calling on you to become a true champion of play and Make Life PlayFull for everyone! All contributions to my presidential campaign will go to three amazing partners who Make Life PlayFull daily: Coaches Across Continents, Futbol por la Paz and Playworks.

Whether you’re with the Democratic Party, Republican Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party or an Independent, I know all of you can get behind my party, the Play Party.

Make Life PlayFull

As many of you know, balls have been around forever. The simple design is a foundation for all forms of play to build on. Basketball, baseball, soccer, cricket, tennis, tetherball, kickball, foursquare, bowling, golf, bocce and even your own imagined game all have one thing in common: a ball.

I am from the family known as “One World Futbol.” Our family is revolutionary; we’ve been designed to withstand the harshest environments in the world. I am tough. I am durable. I will never need a pump and will never go flat. I can play anywhere and everywhere.

Coaches Across Continents and One World Play Project

The team at Coaches Across Continents is well aware of my durability. Through their multi-year partnership with One World Play Project, they have seen me play on soccer fields, street courts and some of the harshest, rockiest terrain in the world.

The team at One World Play Project is proud to partner with the extraordinarily dedicated and effective team at Coaches Across Continents. Together, we’re all working to get more balls from my family to programs and organizations around the world. In 2015 alone, the Coaches Across Continents team worked in 30 countries, and with your support of my presidential campaign, we can share the joy of play with more communities.

Contribute to play, vote for play

Join me in this campaign to build a future that provides play for all. If we stand together and are prepared to embrace a world where no one is deprived of play, there is nothing that can’t be accomplished. Together, we will Make Life PlayFull!

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Open Position-Up2Us Coach Across America

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana’s Westbank Club has an opening for an Afterschool Coach. The position is ideal for candidates looking for a pathway to enter into teaching and coaching, or a former teacher looking for a break from the classroom. 

General Description

This position will be funded through Up2Us’s Coach Across America program and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana. Position is part-time (16-20 hours per week) for ten months not to exceed 900 hours. Living allowance ($10.10/hour) will be provided through Up2Us. $1,000 bonus will be provided at the completion of the term. Extensive training will be provided.

The service term is from August 7, 2017 – end of term.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

The assistant physical education coach will work directly with the physical education instructor to organize, plan and execute the center’s physical education curriculum for grades 2-8. An additional requirement of the position, the coach will dedicate a portion of their work hours each week specifically to work with the Club’s 11-17 year old population. Primary duties include instruction of stretching and drills, monitor team sports and track student fitness. Other duties include encouraging students to be physically active outside of school by teaching activities that require little to no equipment such as running, basketball and jump rope.

Location: Westbank Boys & Girls Club, 900 10th St., Gretna, LA 70053

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Must be 18 years old

• Must have a high school diploma

• Must exhibit enthusiasm for athletics and educating children

• Must commit to full ten month term

• Must have previous history working with children in a teaching/coaching environment

Coach Across America Requirements

Coach Across America is an intense experience and Coaches are asked to go above and beyond every day of their service term.  Being a part of Coach Across America connects our Coaches both with their local communities and a larger national movement of people dedicated to serving youth through sports.

In addition to site-specific duties, Coach Across America Coaches are also responsible for the following

• CAA program elements:

• Completing timesheets

• Creating program rosters and attendance trackers

• Administering evaluations to program participants

• Attending orientations and trainings

• Reflecting on their service in guided reflection logs; and

• Participating in a National Day of Service

About Up2Us Coach Across America

Coach Across America (CAA) is the first nationwide program to inspire young adults to commit to a year of service as coach-mentors in underserved communities. CAA coaches receive extensive training through Up2Us’ Center for Sports-Based Youth Development. More than 500 coaches have provided opportunities for 75,000 youth to be active, learn skills, and stay out of trouble through sports. Learn more at www.up2us.org

How to Apply

To apply for a Coach Across America Position at the Westbank Boys & Girls Club please submit your resume and cover letter to the Club Director, Will Giannobile at [email protected].

Soccer Across America – Programs

The purpose of Soccer Across America (SAA) is to bring programs and/or strengthen existing programs to communities that are not being served or who are underserved. SAA looks to bring groups together and discuss ways to better serve the greater soccer community by leveraging resources. SAA also looks to develop meaningful relationships with national, regional, state, and local bodies to bring attention to the needs of the soccer community that include youth development, facility development, for the purpose of community development. In the past several years, US Youth Soccer has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial and material support to programs across the United States.

How do I participate?

Contact your local US Youth Soccer State Association office to find out more about getting involved with a local Soccer Across America program. You can find you State Association by clicking here. Or, simply contact Tom Condone for more information at: [email protected]. 

Why do we need a Soccer Across America Program?

Soccer is the largest youth sport in the United States with over 13 million players enrolled in afterschool programs. 19.4 million (41% of youth) youth are not currently enrolled but may choose to do so if a program was available to them. US Youth Soccer desires to reach all youth to provide them with an opportunity to be active and be a part of the soccer community.
 

Goals of Soccer Across America

• Player Development (Soccer and/or Life Skills)
• Community Building (Active Collaborations)
• Celebrating Diversity/Legacy (America & Abroad)
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (Proven Strategies and Available Free Toolkits)

Creating Your Own Program

Soccer Across America programs are run locally by existing clubs and leagues, by Boys and Girls Clubs and Y’s, by neighborhood and parks and recreation departments. There is no one size fits all model for Soccer Across America.

Each program starts differently and is created locally to meet the needs and capabilities of the organization and of the players. Programs in the nation’s biggest cities may include thousands of children, and yet there are hundreds of small programs that focus on one or two teams, one group of kids in a single neighborhood or one corner of a rural farming community.

Programs may last as little as a few weeks in the fall to as much as full seasons in more than one part of the year. Many programs adopt traditional soccer rules with full-sized fields and full length games while other choose to introduce soccer through “Small-Sided Games” on smaller fields. The choices about how to begin are as varied as the places in which they begin. Soccer Across America can help your community decide on how to get started by providing written information and hands-on technical assistance.

The First Steps

• Create local awareness of your efforts to begin a Soccer Across America program
• Talk to US Youth Soccer and your State Association for written and programmatic support
• Seek out other Soccer Across America programs near you and try to learn what worked for them. Often, Soccer Across America sites in the same state have a lot in common.
• Identify a local coordinator, and if possible, a visible role model (well-known soccer person such a professional player, a college coach, even older players, high school or college, from your community or nearby communities)
• Find a coaching instructor
• Identify all the adult administrative functions you will need and develop a volunteer base, as necessary, to fill those functions
• Seek community leadership support first from existing soccer organizations and programs, but also from: Boys and Girls Clubs; neighborhood centers; police athletic leagues; YMCA/YWCA; housing authorities; park and recreation departments; high school and college service organizations; and churches.
• Ask for help from local and state soccer organizations: in setting up basic organizational structures from legal formation to functions needed on your start-up Board of Directors; finding coaches, especially youth coaches; finding a trainer for your new coaches; setting up equipment exchanges; and helping with scheduling questions.
• Seek community-based financial support from: service organizations such as Kiwanis and Rotary; churches; neighborhood small business such as restaurants, record stores, clothing outlets, sports stores; service providers such as neighborhood doctors; any other business which are active in the Soccer Across America neighborhood, it is in their interest to help.
• Identify your equipment and supply needs and look for sources to get them donated or to acquire them at the lowest cost to you. Ask existing organizations where they get there equipment and see if you can set up a way to acquire used equipment from them.
• Develop instruction agendas and plans of action for: administrators, coaches, and referees.

Implementation

In order to promote the Soccer Across America program at the local levels and gain community involvement and awareness, certain equipment, services and financial support is needed. Some of these needs are:

• Leadership, high-profile spokespersons and role models
• Local organization, implementation and administration through volunteer coordinators
• Caring volunteers willing to commit sufficient time to the program as referees, coaches, managers, drivers and chaperons
• Equipment
• Fields or open playing areas
• Transportation
• Corporate, private and community financial support

Support Network

• Local leadership, organizers and soccer clubs and leagues
• State Association Soccer Across America Committee representative or coordinator
• State Association Soccer Across America/Recreation representative to the state Board of Directors
• US Youth Soccer Soccer Across America Committtee
• Distribution of program materials and educational opportunities
• Soccer Across America website
• US Youth Soccer national staff

Costs Involved

• The cost of participation varies depending upon your registration fees, insurance premiums and uniform and equipment costs.
• At all times, cost should be kept to a minimum for all possible participants.
• Grants are available through US Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation Foundation.
• There are other philanthropic entities, such as the Shriners, which offer assistance. Research other avenues of funding such as local, state and federal government grants and community groups such as the Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, etc.
• Approach local retailers, companies or corporations for cash or in-kind donations.

NFL Executive and former Pro Bowl player Troy Vincent salutes high school football coaches across America on National Coaches Day

NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent knows the importance of the role coaches play in the sport. On National Coaches Day, the former 5-time Pro Bowler sent a message to those that make the sport tick.

Below is the complete message from Vincent, who played his high school football at Pennsbury High School in Pennsylvania.

Dear Coaches,

As we celebrate National Coaches Day across America, the NFL wants you to know that your commitment and dedication to the game and to developing the next generation is greatly appreciated. Your influence on the character and leadership development of young athletes is invaluable. Thank you for not only teaching athletic excellence, but also the values that the game delivers.

As you continue your work, we hope you take advantage of the resources available through the NFL Way to Play educational series. The NFL Way to Play, which focuses on teaching coaches and players proper playing technique across all levels of football, was created by working closely with NFL Legends coaching at all levels of the game.

Troy Vincent, Sr., About Troy Vincent Sr.

Vincent also directed coaches to several resources the NFL has put together for them. You can see them below:

• Way to Play Playbook – A downloadable PDF that covers the five shields of the game: Posture, Space & Speed, Drill Selection, Language, and Best Practices
• Play Football Video Gallery & YouTube channel – Home to all our educational videos
• Virtual Way To Play Clinic – A virtual clinic for youth and high school football coaches on the NFL Way to Play hosted by NFL Legend LeCharles Bentley and Glazier Clinics
• Virtual Workout Series – A four-week program with video trainings for ages 14 and up that can be done anywhere at home and without much equipment

At Pennsbury, Vincent played multiple positions — defensive back, flanker and running back. During his senior season, Vincent averaged nine yards per carry, according to media reports. He also caught 18 passes for the Falcons, who finished 8-3. Vincent was named to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s All-Area 1st Team.

Sun, Dec 20, 1987 – Page 64 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

His high school performance led to Vincent earning a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin.

Thu, Feb 11, 1988 – Page 83 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com

Vincent has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

In 1972, President Richard Nixon proclaimed October 6 as National Coaches Day. His proclamation read:

“Coaches are highly qualified teachers—in highly specialized fields. But more than that, they are friends and counselors who help instill in their players important attitudes that will serve them all their lives.”

Fri, Sep 22, 1972 – 11 · The Vincennes Sun-Commercial (Vincennes, Indiana) · Newspapers. com

Distance Coaching Takes Center Stage For PGA Coaches Across America

PGA of America Coaches across the country are uniting to flatten the curve to help bring the game that we love back as quickly as possible. Yet as we enter week four of the stay at home orders, PGA coaches are using this time to accelerate the use of Distance Coaching Technology (DCT) to support their students, clubs and their families.

Mark Durland, PGA Member for 17 years in Naples Florida coaches 2,180 players around the world that he has never met before.

“I tell the system how many hours I would like to coach a day and it sends me alerts when the player has submitted their golf swing.”

Using an AI assisted coaching tool it enables Mark to produce an immersive coaching experience for his students where only one metric matters: Their game improvement.

“When they get better then they come back more and more,” Durland said. “I can deliver 10-15 sessions in one hour.”

What is Distancing Coaching Technology?
Unlike the traditional coaching model where the player and coach meet in person first, Distancing Coaching Technology (DCT) is built to enhance the player experience using their mobile phone. DCT is similar to technologies used with distance medicine like using your phone to take a picture of your skin or record a heart rate.

“Distance coaching begins with an alert like an Uber driver gets, I see a face on and downline swing and 6 minutes later, aided by technology, an immersive lesson is delivered with annotations, drills, and a roadmap. The player makes the changes and sends it back until the player improves and the coach moves the student to the next level. Golf swings come in from Oil Rigs, to living rooms to backyards.

How Does DCT Technology Work?
Like launch monitors (E.g GCQuad, Trackman) use an algorithm to calculate the spin rate, Distance Coaching Technology pairs a PGA Coach with an AI engine to rapidly create the fix sequence for the player and dynamically select drills, annotations, scoring, fault fixes including the 6 laws of ball flight. DCT creates an immersive roadmap of the player’s improvement sequence. In the past, a coach would get overwhelmed with text messages and iPhone videos from their players. Now that complexity is simplified, ordered and monetized for the coach and coaches can manage 1,000+ players.

What Distance Learning is Not
Distancing Coaching is not sending an in-person video recorded back to the player on their phone. DCT is a realtime 2-way interaction based on their golf swing. Durland commented, “The golf swing has interconnected parts. When the player makes a change, the player needs to know what else changes so they can improve.” It’s like being a doctor checking in on patients as the medical record of the swing allows me to optimize my time and scale.

What happens after the virus is over?
Golf is no exception to digital transformation – while all of us want to be there in person for our one on one lesson it is not always feasible and not always the best use of our time. Doctors have retired to only now be busier than ever reading x-rays from their cabin in Montana – why should golf be any different. Distance learning accelerates the PGA Pros ability to move even faster even after the virus is contained.

Spend a Year of Service With Street Soccer USA As a Coach Across America!

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Service Term: August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017

Host Site: Street Soccer USA, New York City
Total Weekly Hours: 20hrs

Payment: As a CAA Americorps, you will receive a living allowance of $7,770 throughout your term and educational stipend (upon completion of your service).

About the Coach Across America Program at Up2Us:
Up2Us Sports is a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations that believe in the power of sports to fight childhood obesity, end academic failure, and reduce gang participation. Up2Us Sports’ flagship program is Coach Across America (CAA), a national coach/mentor program that places, trains, and supports coaches to provide meaningful experiences to youth in a variety of sports programs nationwide. More than 1,800 Coaches have provided opportunities for more than 284,000 youth to be active, learn skills, and stay out of trouble through sports.
About Street Soccer USA:
Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) is a national non-profit using soccer to create a positive social impact in some of the most underserved communities across the US. As a SSUSA coach-mentor, you will be in a position to directly impact hundreds of NYC’s youth during your year of service. Through our street soccer skills based curriculum, we are able to transfer life skills that can be applied on and off the field. The ideal candidate for this position is energetic, patient, loves working with youth ages 6-18 and has an ability to work well in a team environment. All CAA Coaches are required to attend Coach Training Institute (CTI) in Boston, MA. CTI will take place on the following dates: Travel Day is August 12th. CTI is August 13-16.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
CAA Coaches serving through AmeriCorps must complete their assigned term of service listed above not to exceed a 12 month period. During the term of service, the Coach will serve in a direct service role by:

• Lead SSUSA curriculum based soccer classes for youth at least two days per week.
• Further develop new and existing Street Soccer USA based lesson plans, which incorporates fun, growth-mindset delivery methods with a focus on transferring life skills through sports.
•  Clearly communicate with Program Manager regarding any schedule conflicts, behavioral issues and success stories seen on the field.
• Ensure that you are in compliance with the partner affiliation MOU agreements and the Street Soccer USA Child Safety Policy at all times.
• Ensure that attendance is captured during each session.
•  Assist in the planning and production of various Street Soccer USA festivals, tournaments and perform other duties as needed.
• Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Up2Us Sports’ best in class training events.
• Perform data collection activities as directed by your CAA Program manager.
• Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served.

Eligibility and Qualifications:
AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents. You must be 18 years or older and must have, or be working toward a High School diploma, GED or it’s equivalent. Additional qualifications include:

• BA Degree preferred
• Coaching experience in using sports as tool for achieving “off the field” social outcomes is preferred
• Must possess excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent follow-through skills and ability to take initiative

Inquiries and Applications should be sent to: Caleb Olson – Street Soccer USA Program Manager, [email protected]

Coach Across America partners with MAM to provide more mentors – Memphis Athletic Ministries

The Commercial Appeal,  Local News, Friday, September 23, 2013

Coach Alfred Applewhite (second from right) shares life skills on the court with our middle school boys.

Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) has secured a new partnership with Up2Us, an accomplished, nationally respected organization that supports youth development programs that use sports to improve the lives of kids across the nation.

A recent expansion of their program “Coach Across America (CAA)” included Memphis for the first time, giving MAM the opportunity to hire eight new coaches.

The Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation is proud to work with both organizations and play a role in providing more resources and guidance to youth in MAM’s programs.

These new coaches participated in the National Training Institute in Chicago in April alongside coaches from eight other U.S. cities, two additional MAM staff members and two members of the Grizzlies Foundation staff. The new coaches are responsible for mentoring middle school youths at four MAM neighborhood youth centers: the MAM Grizzlies Center, MAM Kroc Center, MAM Olivet Center and the MAM Salvation Army Center.

Also, Up2Us staff recently spent two days in Memphis training all MAM coaches from its 11 centers on behavior issues affecting under-resourced youth and the positive impact of mentoring through sports.

Alfred Applewhite, one of MAM’s new coaches at MAM Olivet and the father of a son in middle school, works as a CAA coach at MAM because “it is giving me the opportunity to empower youth by equipping them with the necessary tools to succeed on and off the court. I am challenging them not only to change their own lives, mindsets and attitudes, but to encourage their peers to do the same. ”

Chasity Adams, 22, MAM Olivet coach, says the CAA training is helping her become a better role model for middle school girls. “CAA training teaches us to recognize certain youth behavior and the reasons for those behaviors. That training, along with the fact that I live in the same community as many of the MAM Olivet kids and understand their neighborhood, tremendously improves my mentoring skills,” she said.

Coach Across America is a program launched by Up2Us to provide the support needed to train and host highly effective coaches in sports and youth development. CAA’s mission is to lead the United States in training and supporting expert SBYD coaches in the nation’s most under-resourced communities to promote health and nutrition, educational success, civic engagement, and positive personal and social development among youth.

For more information on Up2Us, go to Up2Us.org.

For more information on Memphis Athletic Ministries, visit mamsports.org.
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Anne Chambers is communications director for Memphis Athletic Ministries.

90,000 The 20 Highest Paid Coaches in American Sports

Following his coaching career, John Gruden spent nine years on Monday Night Football, captivating audiences with his blunt speeches: “You can’t stay the same level. You move either forward or backward. ” He got the position of host thanks to his authority – back in 2003 he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in the Super Bowl final.

Over the years, Gruden’s name has come up constantly when discussing almost every new coaching vacancy.Everyone wondered when the youngest winner of the main trophy would return to the field. When Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis finally convinced him to lead the team last year, he announced it at a press conference: “This is a great deal for all fans!” Davis admitted that he “ran” after Gruden for six years.

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Gruden took advantage of this enthusiasm and signed a 10-year contract for $ 100 million – a record for an American coach. And a formal robbery for the club, which Forbes estimates at $ 2.9 billion? Hardly.

“I think Davis has a good deal,” says Mark Ganis, president of the consulting firm Sportscorp, calling the talent decision a “brilliant” move. – The arrival of Gruden will constantly bring financial returns to the club. You won’t get a second chance to make a first impression. This is true in sports as well, when you prepare the club for a move [to another city] and build a new stadium. The Raiders do both. “

The Raiders’ last long-term success came in the first four years under Gruden and came to an end in 2003 when the coach was sold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for four draft picks and $ 8 million. The Tampa team beat the Raiders at the Super Bowl.

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In the next 15 years, the Oakland Raiders had only one winning season and one playoff, and the coaches were constantly changing. Such conditions before moving to Las Vegas, which is scheduled for next season, cannot be called ideal. Ganis believes that the move and the opening of the new stadium in 2020 will increase the club’s value by $ 1 billion through the sale of VIP seats and sponsorships. The stadium name rights agreement signed in August with Allegiant Air alone will generate an average of $ 20 million a year for 30 years.

Behind the Gruden deal is an influential man who has been compared in the NFL to a gray cardinal and godfather – Bob Lamonte, who now represents ten NFL coaches.Lamonte has worked with coaches since the late 1980s. His first client was Mike Holmgren, who later won the Super Bowl with Green Bay. At the time, the median salary of a head coach in the NFL was $ 295,000. Today, they average over $ 6 million a year. And since the salaries of coaches, like players, are not limited by anything, the average level, which was previously below the average salary of league players, has almost doubled since Lamonte appeared.

“Al Davis told me the idea of ​​introducing the coaches was idiotic, there were plenty of them already,” Lamonte recalls talking to longtime Raiders owner who died in 2011 and handed the team over to his son Mark.- The teams did not negotiate with the agents of the coaches. The system didn’t work that way. The coaches have always solved the organizational issues themselves. ”

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In his first year after returning to the Raiders, Gruden had to sacrifice two of the top players of the season, Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, in bidding for draft picks. This led the team to a 4-12 rout. But then Gruden pushed the Raiders into the playoffs with a decent 6-6.

Under current contracts, the top 20 highest paid coaches in the US professional and college leagues earn at least $ 7.7 million per year. By comparison, in Europe last season, there were half a dozen football coaches who made at least $ 20 million. In America, NFL coaches are in the lead in terms of income – there are ten on the list. They are followed by five from the NBA and five from the varsity teams: three football coaches and two basketball coaches. Collectively, they have won 38 titles, and the five with no titles made it to the Super Bowl finals.

The hockey and baseball coaches had no chance. The increased use of analytics to shape tactics weakened the influence of Major League Baseball coaches, and salaries fell. The highest paid baseball coach Joe Maddon is expected to earn an estimated $ 4.5 million in 2020 thanks to his contract with Los Angeles Angels. The salaries of current NHL coaches do not exceed $ 5 million, since the income of the clubs does not allow them to pay them at the rates of the NFL and NBA.

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According to multiple Forbes sources, longtime New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, with $ 12 million in revenue, ranks first among the highest paid coaches. Pete Carroll (Seattle Seahawks) and Gregg Popovich (Sun Antonio Spurs “) follow him with revenues of $ 11 million a year.

Over 20 years under Belichick’s leadership, New England have made it to the Super Bowl finals nine times and won six times. This season, the Patriots are once again among the top contenders for the big game.The club’s first championship title of the 2001 Super Bowl season was won seven months before the opening of what is now known as Gillette Stadium. The victory boosted sales of season tickets and box seats and dizzying amounts of sponsorship deals. After Belichick joined the team, its value increased from $ 460 million to $ 4.1 billion.

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But not only professionals bring income.The success of college football and basketball teams often leads to an increase in the number of applicants and donations from alumni. The University of Alabama and Clemson University have met four times in the National College Football Finals since 2015. The teams have two wins each, and their coaches Nick Saben and Dabo Sweeney are widely known in the college football world and, given the way the system works, matter more than the players.

Saben was originally hired in 2007 with an eight-year contract for $ 32 million.In 2008, Forbes named him “Most Influential Sports Coach.” Under the terms of the current contract, Saben will earn $ 75 million in eight years. In 2013, former University of Alabama rector Robert Witt in 60 Minutes explained the role of the coach: “Saben was the best financial investment this university has ever made.”

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Coach of great American swimmers Aaron Pearsol and Jason Lezak takes part in a scientific-practical conference in St. Petersburg

Today, October 7, the fifth international scientific and practical conference “Swimming. Research, training, hydrorehabilitation ”and a coaching seminar“ Russian-American Dialogue: Modern Techniques in Pilaf Preparation ”. The seminar will be attended by well-known American coaches – the head of the American Association of Swimming Coaches (ASCA) John Leonard, the head coach of the University of South Carolina David Salo and the “Best Coach of the USA” 1995 according to the ASCA John Urbanchik. The details to the All Sport sports information agency were reported by the head coach of the Russian national swimming team Andrei Vorontsov.

“Today, on the first day of the coaching seminar, we have already heard the first report of John Leonard on the system of coaching activities and coaching philosophy – how a coach can simultaneously combine the functions of a coach, manager and psychologist,” said Andrey Vorontsov. – Our specialists have accumulated so many questions for the Americans that we barely managed to win back the guests and return them to the hotel (laughs). The Americans still have jet lag, they have not adapted to the time difference, and tomorrow, probably, they will be covered in full. We will have two more days to talk with American specialists. For example, John Urbanek’s talk is about working with athletes who swim in middle and long distances. Among the students of Urbanek, who recently retired from the University of Michigan, is the winner of four Olympic medals, the Brazilian Gustavo Borges, two-time Olympic medalist in swimming complex, the American Eric Namesnik, three-time Olympic medalist Tom Dolean and others. And University of South Carolina head coach David Salo has trained such great swimmers as five-time Olympic champion Aaron Pearsall and four-time Olympic champion Jason Lezak.Unfortunately, the Russian national team is now at the training camp, and only Irina Vyatchanina and Viktor Avdienko managed to break out of the coaches of the first team. But already at the next camp, together with the state swimming coach Avdienko, we will definitely report on the results of the conference and seminar, share the most interesting ideas and thoughts. Constructive work is impossible without exchange of experience, and it is great that well-known experts from the leading swimming country of the United States came to our conference and seminar. “

Andrey Vorontsov also specified that he himself will make a presentation at the conference for 1 hour and 20 minutes on the topic “Education of endurance in young swimmers.”

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How do Americans train? The history of the Russian coach in the USA, Katya Alyabyeva

Article author: Katya Alyabyeva – 18-time National University Sports Association (NCAA All-American) champion, three-time NCAA Division II National Champion.Swimming coach with 10 years of experience in the USA, head coach of swimming in the club team in Hollywood. In 2008, Katya passed the selection for the Olympic Games in Russia, closed the session at Novosibirsk University, flew to America to work and … stayed there forever. For 10 years now, her coaching activity in the USA has been going on, which she decided to share with our readers. Read more in the article!

Start: Siberian hardening with Vladimir Morozov

My last championship in Russia was in 2008 – it was a selection for the Olympic Games. After swimming 2 semifinals in 200 and 400 complex, I swam the final – 200 meters breaststroke. After this selection, returning to my hometown of Novosibirsk and passing the session at the university, I packed my things and flew to America to earn money. And stayed there. For 10 years now I have been living in sunny California, in the city of Los Angeles, and have been working as the head swimming coach for a club team in Hollywood.

What happened before? Before I flew to America, I trained in Novosibirsk for about five years in one small team.We grew up and trained with the legendary Vladimir Morozov and sometimes swam 11 km per workout. There were such trainings when, after a lesson on the water, we got up on skis and drove through the Siberian forest, winding kilometers in the cold, risking getting sick.

Our small 4 lane pool had a coaching board. Leaving the locker room on the pool, we could see the training plan from afar: either the board was covered with writing, or there was just one line on it. If there is one line, then everything is already clear – it is something like “120 x 50 m”, “3 x 3 km” or generally just “6 km”.In general, the smaller the line, the scarier! After so many miles, the motivation to go all out on the distance was at the limit, but to be honest, I have never been a fan of my coach’s training system …

Trainings from Dave Salo, coach Vladimir Morozov

The trainings that I really like very much are those conducted by coach Dave Salo, again, the coach who brings up Vova Morozov in America, in Los Angeles.Dave’s episodes are very creative, with the board covered and painted with assignments. He has interesting analogies and motivating attitudes. Many coaches say Dave is a sprint coach, but I disagree! After all, he is currently raising the Olympic champion at a distance of 10 km Osama Melluli and silver medalist of the Olympic Games in London 2012 at 10 km Haley Anderson. I don’t know how you can call a 10 km sprint! But the point is, Dave’s swimmers don’t wind up mileage day in and day out. Every meter and element of training is thought out and aimed at improving the result.

While the exercises are very creative and fun, they develop maximum speed and endurance. And the trainer also uses a lot of equipment, which is also interesting and more effective in increasing the strength of the athlete. Dave suggests making your own choices in some cases: for example, if I like how I feel the speed in the fins and shoulder blades, I can choose this option. Thus, I also have to listen to my technique, develop tactics and feel the water and my body.

It is very interesting that I finished swimming (I had to, because of finances, I could not organize a swimmer’s career) 6 years ago. And this year I really wanted to go back to the pool. For these 6 years I worked and did not go to training. Within 3 months after a six-year hiatus, Dave was able to bring me back to the big sport! This is something on the verge of impossible, but a coach really knows how to find an approach to an athlete and knows how to educate a swimmer! However, while I am so respectful of Dave Salo’s program, I cannot say that all swimming schools in America are like his school.

How do they train in America?

Last year I was invited to work on the team at Rutgers University, New Jersey. It is the largest university, the 8th oldest institution in the country and one of nine colonial colleges established before the United States gained independence. In terms of sports programs, the university belongs to the First Division. In the First Division in the university sports system in America, Olympians and Olympic champions train and compete, although there are also very low-level teams, despite the funding.

While working at the university, my team and I went to the National Championships of America and other competitions. I have been very fortunate to coach swimmers with legendary coaches including the human legend coach, Michael Phelps – Bob Bowman, who is currently coaching the University of Arizona team. Talking to coaches and comparing swimming schools, I realized that in America there really are different training systems.

For example, at the University of Michigan Olympians are released with quite a lot of blood! As one of the parents of a Russian girl, swimming in a team, responded: the swimmers are “broken” morally, the volume of work is high, the modes are difficult, but only those who could and did not break – only that one builds a career for himself.

A similar situation is at UC Berkeley, under the auspices of trainer Dave Durden. In 2016, the University introduced 18 swimmers to the Olympic Games in Rio! Dave Durden has been confirmed as coach of the America’s Olympic Team not only for 2016, but also for the upcoming 2020 year in Tokyo. Although their training is not for the weak, but what a result! Not only participation, but also Olympic medals in perspective!

I would like to note that despite the pleasant prospects of working as a coach at the University of the First Division, I decided to take a different path.One of the very important tasks of a coach at the university is the selection of swimmers. For example, for me, as a native of Russia, the task was to recruit talents from Russia to America. However, the cost of living abroad is not at all small, and even a headache with documents. It is not so easy. At the moment I am working as a head coach in the club team. One of my goals now is to place my students in successful universities on a sports scholarship. I was very lucky myself and managed to earn a full scholarship with all living and tuition expenses at the American University for a BA in Business Management.Of course, this is not easy: for this it was necessary to earn points at the National Championship of America and be in the finals and on the podium for all 4 years of study at the institution. Now I enjoy helping young people also find new opportunities through swimming.

How to Raise a Champion?

• At the moment, I already have students at Columbia University, Dartmouth University (both of the first division), University of Santa Barbara and others. To prepare my swimmers for good results, I will definitely use the experience and knowledge gained from camps and trainings in Russia, Florida, Missouri, Hawaii, New Jersey and California, numerous conferences and courses. My training ideology is to rehearse my distance to automation. Technique, tactics, endurance, speed, strength and elements – all work out to automatism. The swimmer gets to the start and he knows he is ready. He knows that he worked everything out and he has nothing to worry about.The siren goes off, the swimmer dives, the muscles turn on the workings, and the athlete is only set to win.

• I pay a lot of attention to the moral preparation of swimmers. A balanced, self-confident athlete, thirsty for victories, is able to conquer any heights. To maintain the maximum level of motivation of the swimmer, I tune him in to improve the results, maintaining him, maintaining a positive atmosphere and always – elements of unpredictability in the training process
• Training must physically push athletes beyond the possible , mentally and physically, but this must be done while maintaining the interest and incentive of the swimmer!

How does it work in practice? Let me give you an example: I really like to compose series in which the pulse is very scattered. For example, 12 to 75 or 125. It is very difficult and requires high physical training.

1st distance – work on a quick start-turn-finish series;

2nd – work on different breathing patterns;

3rd – over different rates;

4th – with acceleration.

This can be a good warm-up series, after which you can do a series of 8 or more 200 currents in the shoulder blades and with buckwheels in a difficult mode. You can finish the work with a set on your feet.At the very end, I like to throw 8 to 25 on my legs in a 20-second sprint mode, so that my legs are ready to finish the squares in the competition to win.

• We must also not forget about the general physical training, specifically aimed at improving the results in swimming. As Anthony Erwin, American swimmer, three-time Olympic champion (2000 and 2016), four-time world champion, ex-record holder in the 50m freestyle in short course, said, “the abs must be iron, it must be worked out every day. “A complex is required that strengthens the muscles of the body, arms, legs and back.

It should be noted that in recent years the exchange of information on sports achievements through swimming magazines and social networks has become more active, we have the opportunity to share knowledge and exchange experiences across the borders of states. To be honest, if I had the opportunity to talk about training in Russia and America, I could talk forever! It is very interesting to compare swimming schools and training schools for athletes and, I would say, this is a whole science.It is very interesting that, for example, there are exercises such as the test set, which I swam 20 years ago in snowy Siberia, and according to which swimmers of all club teams of sunny California today are trying to get closer to their best result in 4 to 50 with a rest of 10 seconds! But at the same time, there is such knowledge that the coaches of different teams keep almost like a military secret. I hope you enjoyed reading this article. Until next time!

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MOSCOW, October 1 – RIA Novosti. North Carolina Courage, NWSL head coach Paul Riley, was fired after sexual assault allegations by several of his former soccer players, Athletic reports. and teams since 2010. Sinead Farrelli, who played for the Philadelphia Independence, New York Fury and Portland Thorns teams under Riley, detailed several times she felt “forced to have sex” with her coach.Meleana Shim, who played alongside Farrelli, cited the example of Riley bringing them home at night after a party and asking them to kiss each other in exchange for the team not having to do grueling workouts. Riley, 58, said most of these allegations are “completely untrue.” “I have never had sex with these players and have not sexually harassed them,” he wrote in response to questions from the publication. He noted that he sometimes interacted with the players and sometimes paid their bills in bars.The US Football Federation issued a statement “deeply concerned about the misconduct in the NWSL.” The federation also suspended Riley’s coaching license.

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American coach accused of sexual harassment

MOSCOW, October 1 – RIA Novosti. NWSL head coach, North Carolina Courage, Paul Riley, has been fired following sexual assault charges by several of his former female footballers, Athletic reported.

The footballers claimed that Riley forced them to have sex during his tenure in several leagues and teams since 2010. Sinead Farrelli, who played for the Philadelphia Independence, New York Fury and Portland Thorns teams under Riley, detailed several times she felt “forced to have sex” with her coach.

Meleana Shim, who played with Farrelly, gave the example of Riley bringing them home at night after a party and asking them to kiss each other in exchange for the team not having to do grueling training.

Riley, 58, himself said that most of these statements are “completely untrue. ” “I have never had sex with these players and have not sexually harassed them,” he wrote in response to questions from the publication.He noted that he sometimes interacted with the players and sometimes paid their bills in bars.

The US Football Federation issued a statement “deeply concerned about the misconduct in the NWSL.” The federation also suspended Riley’s coaching license.

“The abusive behavior described by the brave athletes is disgusting, unacceptable and has no place in football or society. These are serious accusations and these athletes – and all players in the NWSL – enjoy our unconditional support,” it said.

“He won’t hurt girls anymore” Former coach of the US national team committed suicide on the eve of the trial. He was accused of violence against gymnasts: Summer sports: Sports: Lenta.ru

The loudest sex scandal in American sports was again in the spotlight. In 2018, sports physician Larry Nassar was sentenced to 175 years in prison for repeatedly raping young gymnasts. Following him, charges were brought against former head coach of the US women’s gymnastics team, John Geddert.The specialist not only covered up the doctor, knowing about his crimes, but also subjected the athletes to violence himself. But literally on the eve of the trial, Geddert committed suicide. This news greatly upset his victims, who were waiting for this process to tell about what they had to endure. How the coach managed to hide his own and other people’s crimes for a long time, why the investigation did not doubt his guilt and what the victims wanted to tell the court about – “Lenta.ru” figured out.

On January 24, 2018, the American sports community seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.The court put an end to the sex scandal that shocked millions of Americans: the doctor Larry Nassar, who for many years corrupted young gymnasts and kept child pornography, received 175 years in prison. Nassar pleaded guilty to ten cases of harassment of athletes, and charges were brought against him by nearly two hundred girls, including Olympic champions Simone Biles, Alexandra Raisman, Gabriella Douglas and McKayla Maroney.

But the verdict to the doctor was not the end of this scandalous story.The Michigan State Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the activities of former coach John Geddert, who led the national team at the 2012 London Olympics victorious for her. He was a longtime friend of Nassar and, according to the victims of the doctor, covered him, and sometimes personally attended the harassment. In addition, the specialist was famous for his cruelty and lack of principle, and his methods of “educating” champions should also be tested for legality. The investigation took almost three years.

John Geddert

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And on February 25, 2021, Geddert was charged on 14 counts, including verbal and physical violence, human trafficking, forcing minors to hard labor, and giving false testimony in the Nassar case.A few hours later, it became known that the 63-year-old American, who was supposed to appear in court the next morning, had committed suicide. This was officially confirmed by state attorney general Dana Nessel in a commentary to CNN. “My office has been notified that the body of John Geddert was found tonight. He committed suicide, ”she said.

The news had the effect of a bomb exploding. For more than two weeks in the United States, this has been one of the main topics of discussion.

Geddert and Nassar met in 1984 and worked together for decades, first at Great Lakes Gymnastics and then at Twistars, which John started.It was a promising tandem – a trainer with a brilliant reputation and a talented doctor. The buddies ‘goal was to win the US women’s team at the Olympics, and for that they had everything: authority among colleagues, recognition of the athletes’ parents and the trust of the national federation (USA Gymnastics). At the same time, despite the fact that professionally, Geddert and Nassar remained inseparable for years, their characters were completely different.

So, Geddert was a real tyrant and achieved results in inhuman ways. In a press release provided to CNN by the prosecutor’s office, it is said that between 2008 and 2016, the trainer drove several female students (their names were not disclosed) to bulimia and anorexia, as well as attempted suicide. He forced underage athletes to hard labor, even when they were injured, humiliated them and was convicted of “criminal sexual behavior.” We are talking about two cases of harassment against girls 13 and 16 years old.

World Championship 2011. John Geddert and gymnast Jordin Weber

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According to former gymnast Sarah Klein, it all started much earlier, in 1988.She was one of the first to accuse Geddert of harassment and abuse. Another ex-athlete Lindsay Lemke pointed out that Geddert started beating her right after she joined his group in 2003. And McKayla Thrush said that she retired from the sport after a ruptured abdominal muscles: the coach pushed her, she fell and was injured. There was no one to complain about the mentor, so those girls who wanted to achieve results at the international level had to endure.

The only episode that was timely made public relates to 2012, when Geddert beat one of the students in the parking lot outside the gym, and then hit her against the wall and stepped on her fingers.However, the case did not reach the court then

Nassar, on the other hand, gave the impression of a very gentle, caring person who he wanted to trust. He surrounded the gymnasts with care, took pity on them during heavy training camps, talked to them. He never raised his voice, he was courteous, so many gymnasts did not even realize that during medical manipulations he crossed the line of what was permissible. After training, they were so depressed that sometimes they did not realize that Nassar harassed them or even raped them.For example, he would visit a frustrated athlete or call her to calm her down and give her a massage, and she would be at his mercy. At the same time, for the most part, the opposite happened, that is, the girls fully understood what was happening – they were simply afraid to say about it.

For the coach, it was no secret what was happening in the doctor’s office, although in 2016 under oath he called Nassar “an extremely professional doctor” who “does everything possible” for his patients, and also said that he had never heard of violence in the national team.These testimonies were found to be false after one of the athletes said that Geddert was present during a medical examination, during which Nassar felt her and penetrated her vagina with his fingers. The coach, she said, reacted with a joke and did not interfere with what he saw.

“We knew that Geddert and Nassar were close friends and it would be unthinkable to hope for the coach’s sympathy. John covered Larry, let him go into the room where we changed clothes, and do whatever he wanted, “- said Klein.”There would be no Larry Nassar without John Geddert, and there would be no John Geddert without Larry Nassar,” one of the lawyers involved in the investigation confirmed to NBC.

John Geddert, gymnast Jordin Weber, Catherine Geddert (left to right)

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Of course, after Nassar was punished, the victims waited for proceedings against Geddert. A life sentence for him, according to them, would be a manifestation of real justice and would put an end to a long-term nightmare.They perceived the coach’s suicide as a departure from responsibility.

If I had to choose, I would settle for 17 years of almost daily sexual abuse by Larry Nassar than spend another day with John Geddert. What he did to us was much worse than rape. He broke us psychologically. He hurt us physically. He dishonored us. He scared us and terrorized

Sarah Klein

former gymnast, one of the victims of Nassar and Geddert

According to Klein, Geddert acted like a real narcissist, and his suicide is the humiliation of hundreds of girls.“It destroys and traumatizes us. John Geddert was always above the law and the rules never applied to him. He insulted us again with suicide, ”she told NBC. Lemke added that the emergence of the charges against the former coach looked like a light at the end of the tunnel and gave hope for the victims to be healed. “And suddenly we get the news that he committed suicide. It’s just incredible. We do not celebrate his death because now we will never get answers, ”she said in a comment to ABC News.And another ex-athlete Sarah Teristi noticed that Geddert’s suicide turned her into a victim again. “I am grateful that we will not have to endure a long and painful trial, but I am saddened that our chance to see justice was stolen. We deserve the best, ”she said.

For the investigation, John’s suicide, of course, is also a big problem. Lawyer and professor of constitutional law Dmitry Shakhnevich, in a conversation with ABC, admitted that the coach could later reveal new details of the old case.“It is obvious that his death is a serious loss. Has Nassar committed more serious crimes than Geddert? It is still unknown, ”he stressed.

Except for journalists, attorney John Manley is currently talking to the victims of Geddert most of all. According to the lawyer, while the girls are difficult to calm down, but this is understandable. “They are terrified because they dreamed of seeing him in the dock. But I asked them to focus on one important fact. I told them: “But now you can sleep peacefully.John Geddert will never hurt any girl again, “said Manley. He added that everything that happens, despite the inability to judge Geddert, should serve as a good lesson for coaches who are cruel to children.

Larry Nassar

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Manley drew attention to the wording of the accusations against the former coach, which is positive for society that there is “human trafficking.” The fact is that it is rarely imputed even if there is a reason.In its modern meaning, it is one of the forms of violence, which includes not only the sale and purchase of people or their recruitment, but also the abuse of power, the vulnerability of the victim’s position to gain benefits and the possibility of exploitation, including sexual exploitation. This definition is valid throughout the world and is enshrined in the Protocol to the UN Convention.

In other words, according to the investigation, Geddert kept the athletes in slavery through psychological and physical coercion, and also created conditions for the commission of sexual violence against them.”He kept the athletes in extreme conditions, which contributed to injury and harm in general,” – quoted by the text of the accusation “BBC”.

“Today, people do not have to be kidnapped in the literal sense of the word in order to trade them. It’s about what Geddert did with their career. We must stop using chains, rods and cages as the only definition of what human trafficking looks like. The thing is, it’s happening right under our noses, ”Hulei Ndoye, board member of a shelter for exploited people based in Atlanta, Georgia, confirmed to The New York Times.

After the death of Geddert, USA Gymnastics, as well as the US Olympic and Paralympic Committees (in America, this is a united organization called USOPC – Lenta.ru note ) made official statements. Their messages are similar and contain wishes of strength, words of sympathy for the victims and encouragement of those of them who “continue to show courage in the most difficult circumstances.”

Former gymnasts were not satisfied with these words. In their opinion, representatives of both organizations are behaving despicably, since in fact they conspired with Geddert and Nassar.The girls demand the resumption of an independent investigation and the initiation of new criminal cases.

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Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said in the America’s Cup final that team captain Lionel Messi played with injured Brazilians. According to the specialist, the forward had a knee injury.

“Messi had a hamstring problem,” Ole Scaloni quotes. – And the fact that he continued to play says a lot about what kind of player he is. Coaching him is a unique experience. If people knew him the way we know him, they would love him much more. ”

Messi wins first Argentina trophy

On the night of July 11, Moscow time, the Argentine national team beat Brazil 1: 0 in the final.This trophy was the first for Messi as part of the team, previously he only won the 2008 Games with the Argentine Olympic team, which includes players under 23 years old.

America’s Cup was held in Brazil from June 13 to July 11.

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Grigory Gureev

90,000 in America say Bob Hartley could leave Vanguard to work in the NHL – May 13, 2021

The New York Rangers were left without a coach: after the end of this season, David Quinn was fired from his post, and his resignation continued ” firing week ”, as President John Davidson and General Manager Jeff Gorton had lost their jobs prior to that.

The new dismissal was made by the new general manager – Chris Drury, who immediately announced that he would start looking for a more experienced coach. Drury said the coach must take the Rangers to the next level, and in the shortest possible time.

The New York Post has released its list of candidates to head the Rangers. According to the columnist Larry Brooks, one of them is the current head coach of Avangard Omsk, Bob Hartley.

Should Hartley stay at Vanguard?

On the one hand, Hartley is seen as a very dubious candidate for the Rangers head coach position. The specialist works very successfully at Avangard, where in three seasons he was able to lead the team to the Gagarin Cup, and most importantly, he has another year of a valid contract. Hartley himself openly stated that he wants to stay at Avangard even after the team returns to Omsk to the new stadium.

“Next season we will play in Balashikha again, and in the 2022/2023 season the team will return to Omsk to a new arena. I have already said that I want to stay for the first season in Omsk. Let’s see, I still have passion, and winning this season put gas in my tank, ” said Hartley a few days after the final match of the final series.

He said this in an interview with the Canadian television company TVA Sports, which should increase the credibility of these words, since they were not said for the sake of observing the Russian politeness.

However, it is hard to suspect Bob of slyness anyway. It is obvious that in Avangard he is quite comfortable, and he has already got used to some Russian peculiarities – it is no coincidence that he, unlike Dave King, does not seriously consider offers to write a book about working in Russia.And yet, the likelihood of Hartley leaving the KHL champion’s camp cannot be ignored. And that’s why.

“It is believed that there is a clause in Hartley’s contract that allows him to part with Avangard in the event of an offer from the NHL,” writes the same Larry Brooks.

The validity of this statement remains to be seen. At the time of preparation of this material, there were no comments from the Avangard management regarding Brooks’ insider information, who seems not to be interested in “rocking the boat”.

The reasons for Hartley to accept the Rangers’ offer, if any, are available and significant. Chief among them is the opportunity to work again in the best league in the world, where Hartley worked for 14 seasons and took the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche. There is no doubt that the coach will be more comfortable and easier to live in New York, he will be closer to his native Canada, and he will get the club not as an ordinary one, but with great traditions. In the coming years, the “Rangers” must shoot and become a contender for the Stanley Cup – all that is needed is a competent “straightening” of the squad.The team has promising players and even stars, there are leaders in all lines, and let’s not forget that only a few are honored to leave the status of a downed pilot and return to the NHL – there are few such players among the players, and almost none among the coaches.

Another argument in favor of the Rangers choosing Hartley is his relationship with new general manager Chris Drury. Bob coached Drury while at Colorado, and together they won the cup. An invitation from an old friend to raise the Blue Shirts together may be too tempting for the current agreements of the coach to prevent it.

“16 years ago he coached Drury at Colorado, then reactivated Atlanta and Calgary. The last time he coached in the NHL was in the 2015/2016 season, but won the Gagarin Cup this year, has trophies in the NHL, AHL and the Quebec League ”, – this is how Larry Brooks described his candidacy.

Hartley’s chances of moving to Broadway would have been higher if not for the pandemic. The fact is that Drury is the general manager of the US team at the current World Cup, where Bob, as you know, will work with the Latvian national team.At this tournament, the parties could well agree, but due to restrictions Druri will not come to Riga.

Hartley himself gave a somewhat lengthy commentary on this topic to the famous overseas observer Elliott Friedman.

“The idea of ​​returning to the NHL is too difficult for me, I have to correctly assess the situation. I have another year under a valid contract, two granddaughters, whom I want to see more often, and a son, Steve. I need to undergo a rehabilitation course in order not to go to the rink. I really do not know.I didn’t like how it ended at Calgary, but it happens sometimes, ” said Hartley.

At the same time, in the middle of his speech, an interesting phrase lurked: “I’m sometimes too honest”.

“Sometimes I’m too honest” is an intriguing assessment that can be interpreted in different ways.

Gallan – Number One Candidate

In addition to Hartley, the veteran transatlantic journalism mentions other notable names that are candidates for the vacant Rangers head coach.

Among them there is, for example, Mike Babcock, about whom everyone has somehow forgotten. Babcock has a huge number of different awards, but his reputation has been badly tarnished by numerous accusations from the players, and after leaving Toronto in the 2019/2020 season, his last name did not even pop up in rumors.

In addition to Babcock, it is proposed for consideration the candidacy of Gerard Galland, who led Vegas to the Stanley Cup final in the debut year of the club’s existence, and Patrick Roy, who, along with the same Colorado, showed great promise, but then quarreled with the management and made a corporate slam the door.In recent years, Roy has coached, managed and owned a club from the Quebec Youth League, but lately there have been rumors that the famous goalkeeper of the past wants to return to work in the NHL.

Finally, in addition to those names who have not worked in the NHL for a long time, the names of the current specialists are also mentioned: John Tortorella, Rick Tocchet and Rod Brindamore. The first two have just left their positions in other clubs, without gaining success lately. Tocchett, who became a famous coach, thanks to the talent of finding a common language with Phil Kessel, could not make a favorite from Arizona, Tortorella left behind ruins in the pretty Columbus. As for Brindamore, he is quite comfortable at Carolina, where he continues to work, and the club clearly wants to keep him, since the mentor who does not have much experience is able to listen carefully and heed strict leadership.

Tortorella has already worked with the Rangers, and even led the team to the Stanley Cup final in 2012, where it lost to Los Angeles. The likelihood that an old acquaintance of Artemy Panarin will again lead the guys from Broadway is small, since Torts is used to working according to his own formula, which can be described in the words: “We will destroy the whole world of violence, to the core, and then …” Destroy in the Rangers is no longer is required, and the emergence of new ruins can be a fatal mistake, and Tortorella’s temperament can greatly interfere with a young and less reputable general manager.

From the names that are not on the list, you can add former coach Alexander Ovechkin at Washington Bruce Boudreau and another experienced specialist Claude Julien.