I spent 17 minutes of my morning watching one of the most distrubing and inhumane interview recaps from 20/20. The lack of character, professionalism, and overall sensitivity USA Swimming's Executive Director, Chuck Wielgus, portrays in his interview is enough to make any parent vomit.
Argueably the most powerful NGB and a front runner in Olympic hype, USA Swimming has operated with ease and arrogance in the past few years. Their "we do what we want" attitude was made apparent in Wielgus' interview.
No one is blaming Wielgus personally for the sexual misconduct of swim coaches around the country. Many of the instances reported were before his time as Executive Director at USA Swimming. The purpose of the piece was to generate action. Action to be taken that prevents these situations from occurring again. Action that protects young female swimmers from being violated by their coaches, their mentors.
As a National Governing Body, it is USA Swimming's duty to protect their members from harmful behavior and acts...especially those that are performed by their certified coach members.
I think it is high time someone took a stand and acted for the children. After all, they are the future.
Click here for the 20/20 interview.
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