“Coaches and sports administrators are in a unique and highly influential position over the athletes they train. The trust necessary to succeed in athletics must be complete and total between athlete and mentor, and children are taught to obey, respect, and heed their coaches words. In the event this trust is broken, or when a crime is committed that jeopardizes the inherent physical or sexual safety of an athlete, it is imperative that there are clearly defined steps for a family to take to report such behavior. Athletics should always be a springboard towards a healthy and productive life.”
Missy Marlowe - 1988 Olympian - Gymnastics
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