11 Former LIU gymnasts Come Forward With Stories of Abuse from Randy Lane/Olivia Courtney UPDATE: 8/24/24 Lane and Courtney removed from coaching post

[CameliasFingerpaint]

Posted on Syd Morris' Instagram. Just shameful.

 

[RedBirdie]

I'd love to read it, but virtually impossible on my phone, the font is so small.

 

[Mthegymqueen]

I'm glad they found the courage to speak up about this issue. I hope all of them (and the rest of the girls at LIU) get what they actually deserve instead of these coaches who should have never been coaches in the first place.

 

[Kittentoes]

This makes me so mad. They honestly had such a talented team, and just to behave like an emotionally incontinent dipshit? So disappointing.

 

[SupportingHerDreams]

I am trying to make it through the write ups, but I am curious to hear thoughts from others. I agree that it sounds like a tough enviroment but I'm not sure it crosses the line into abusive. Some of the examples given honestly don't seem that bad. I do feel bad saying that... but getting in trouble for not bringing part of the uniform (shoes) seems understandable. I'm not saying this issue was handled in the best way but if I forget part of my work uniform there will be consequences.

 

[irichluck21]

Syd Morris
Talia Folino
Katy Koopman
Jules Rider
Izzy Hillard
Alana Ricketts
and 6 anonymous gymnasts

I didn't read through all the statements yet, but they all match up pretty much with mental and verbal abuse and toxic team culture.

I don't see Randy and Olivia continuing as coaches with all these gymnasts coming forward.

We all knew something was going on at LIU, but it seemed their were various factors.

So proud of these gymnasts for having the courage to come forward.

Such a shame Syd has decided to retire, as they would be an asset at a bunch of schools.

Wouldn't be surprised if LIU decided to pull the plug on the program completely. They still haven't built a gym near/on campus as promised. A 30 minute drive to the gym and then back to campus is not ideal.
Wonder if LIU will do this immediately or let an interim coaching team come in for this season and then collapse the team to allow the gymnasts a chance to compete, since it is way late for them to transfer.

 

[MaryClare]

Kara Eaker thought she was done with the sport, took time out, and changed her mind. Perhaps Syd Morris will be the same.

 

[irichluck21]

LIU statement

A Message from former LIU gymnasts Throughout the last 4 years, many athletes have come in and out of the LIU Women’s Gymnastics Program. Today, 11 people have come together to write this statement. Some names will be listed to give this statement more understandability, and some have requested t...

docs.google.com

Someone put it into a Google Doc
@RedBirdie

 

[irichluck21]

both are gone as of today...