He was an abusive **** who turned a blind eye to sex and physical abuse in the name of winning.In my mind, he was a superb coach. I grew up with a dad who was very, very rough around the edges, authoritarian (correct spelling?) and intimidating, but he instilled a resiliance in me.
Unfortunately this is probably going to be his legacy and I will never understand why he didn't speak out against itHe was an abusive **** who turned a blind eye to sex and physical abuse in the name of winning.
Unfortunately this is probably going to be his legacy and I will never understand why he didn't speak out against it
Abusive? Doubtful. The gymnasts under him by and large defended his tactics and personality. There are always two sides to the coin. Always.He was an abusive **** who turned a blind eye to sex and physical abuse in the name of winning.