Emphasizing Prevention - Reforming USA Gymnastics for Athlete Health and Accessibility

Explore the challenges and potential reforms in USA Gymnastics in this 29-minute talk from The Aspen Institute's Project Play Summit. Delve into the impact of the current system on athlete health, the importance of athlete voice, and redefining success in gymnastics. Learn about Kaitlyn Ohashi's story and the concept of "Turning the Triangle" in sports. Examine USA Gymnastics' mission and motivation, and discover how to create "Champions for Life." Gain insights on the role of parents in gymnastics and hear closing thoughts on truly reforming the sport to make it healthier and more accessible to more children while emphasizing prevention of abuse.

Intro
How has the USA Gymnastics system impacted the health of athletes
Importance of athlete voice
Redefine success
Kaitlyn Ohashi
Turning the Triangle
USA Gymnastics
Motivation
USA Gymnastics Mission
Creating Champions for Life
Parents and Gymnastics
Closing Thoughts