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We have a parent viewing area. Frustrating when Coach Mom comes in. I think the one-way mirrors are the best idea I've heard, ever! We also have a little snack shack, but most people don't want to pay $2.50 for a Gatorade. We have a big tv, but it never feeds from the cam inside the gym. And the parent area blinds are always open except the month before our first comp. The coaches have been more than generous with allowing parents to watch...and critique...and attempt to coach...and criticize...and complain...and criticize some more...
And could there be another reason for no viewing? Do you all realize that the cheer industry is one of the last, but certainly the LARGEST group dealing with children that do not make criminal background checks mandatory? I get the distraction of parents watching, of interrupting, etc....but if USASF and AACCA and Varsity tell me, as the parent, to 'make sure the coach is certified, etc"....just where is the web site to do this? All it takes is one nut-case coach (or owner) to destroy a child's life. Here is what is more disturbing....1 in every 6 girls will be molested before they are 18...1 in every 9 boys. Part of protecting our children is to do preventative maintenance....open those viewing windows, open up the gyms, parents....let the coaches coach...coaches and gym owners, let the parents parent.
And could there be another reason for no viewing? Do you all realize that the cheer industry is one of the last, but certainly the LARGEST group dealing with children that do not make criminal background checks mandatory? I get the distraction of parents watching, of interrupting, etc....but if USASF and AACCA and Varsity tell me, as the parent, to 'make sure the coach is certified, etc"....just where is the web site to do this? All it takes is one nut-case coach (or owner) to destroy a child's life. Here is what is more disturbing....1 in every 6 girls will be molested before they are 18...1 in every 9 boys. Part of protecting our children is to do preventative maintenance....open those viewing windows, open up the gyms, parents....let the coaches coach...coaches and gym owners, let the parents parent.
Not trying to scare parents....these are facts. But curious as to the need to have closed doors. If the gym has confident, qualified coaches....then what is the point of closing the practices? And as for the credentials, unless ALL coaches, administrators, janitors, etc. are back ground checked, checking your child's instructor/coach will not be adequate. And a question for you, why doesn't AACCA or USASF or anyone make background checks mandatory? No one seems to have this answer. This would be a good thing for kids...It's great to make sure parents are aware of how they can protect their children. Any USASF certified gym or coaches should show you their credentials when you go to register. Make sure to ask for it if you are curious, but please don't ask during practice or be disruptive.
It's not so great to try and scare parents into thinking their kids are possibly being mistreated when a gym chooses to close practice to spectators. If you don't trust the gym with your kids, don't go there. Otherwise having a closed or open practice is the gym's decision.
Not trying to scare parents....these are facts. But curious as to the need to have closed doors. If the gym has confident, qualified coaches....then what is the point of closing the practices? And as for the credentials, unless ALL coaches, administrators, janitors, etc. are back ground checked, checking your child's instructor/coach will not be adequate. And a question for you, why doesn't AACCA or USASF or anyone make background checks mandatory? No one seems to have this answer. This would be a good thing for kids...
I've seen both. Some gyms you can just come in and watch whenever you feel like. Others I've seen it's only on weekdays, or you can watch whenever unless they say you can't (like in an email the week before they might say that practice is closed for the rest of the month).
I totally "get" why they want to close practices because sometimes moms can be disruptive or distracting. :oops: I just hate it because I drive over an hour to get there and then I have to find somewhere else to go for the 2 hours of practice. Which would be fine except for some reason the things I find to entertain me ALWAYS seem to cost money. At our last gym the thing I found to entertain me was a ZALES down the street. :eek:
Simple. The regulatory organization-USASF or the safety organization-in this case, AACCA, should collect the money for the back ground check at the same time as the coaches membership. This takes it out of the hands of the gym owners to be honest and thorough. This makes it mandatory. Other sports do not leave it up to the coaches or educators...it is always the responsibility of the ultimate responsible party, i.e., school districts, universities, etc.1. Parents that think they are coaches
2. Kids that pay attention to parents instead of coaches
Cheer is not the only sport that closes practices.
And USASF is moving toward mandatory background checks. But it has to be a bit more evolutionary than many of us would prefer.
Future said:Simple. The regulatory organization-USASF or the safety organization-in this case, AACCA, should collect the money for the back ground check at the same time as the coaches membership. This takes it out of the hands of the gym owners to be honest and thorough. This makes it mandatory. Other sports do not leave it up to the coaches or educators...it is always the responsibility of the ultimate responsible party, i.e., school districts, universities, etc.
And for Zinger (above this post)....totally get the distracting parents and siblings....but we should be worried about the total protection of the children.....and not keeping the parents at bay. Lay the rules down, violation and the parents are given walking papers....are we too afraid of losing clients? Those type you do not need.