British WAG and MAG talk 2025

[Matilda23]

WAIS was a successful program in Australia with Lauren Mitchell, Daria Joura, Emily Little, Olivia Vivian. Martine George coached at WAIS with several ex-Russian coaches.
There has been allegations of abuse at WAIS, the government has apologised, and offered acknowledgement payments and counselling to some gymnasts.

 

[Bob]

WAIS was a successful program in Australia with Lauren Mitchell, Daria Joura, Emily Little, Olivia Vivian. Martine George coached at WAIS with several ex-Russian coaches.
There has been allegations of abuse at WAIS, the government has apologised, and offered acknowledgement payments and counselling to some gymnasts.

yeah not really the look BG need.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

"Rishi Sunak has an extensive and decorated political career, most recently leading the Conservative Party to the 2024 general election."

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

"We are looking forward to benefitting from a way of working that Gary will bring that will prioritise the contribution of our gymnasts and coaches to collectively deliver uplifting experiences and successful performance outcomes."

I'd imagine that delivering uplifting experiences is the absolute minimum expected of a trampoline coach.

 

[RichardL]

The way we are dragging these press releases is giving me life

 

[Hatsumomo]

“Martine has an extensive and decorated international career, most recently leading the French National Team to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.”

Yes, because that was a real success on just about every level…

Were they desperate or something? Because otherwise, if the goal is to get BG to being regular medal contenders, I wouldn't bring somebody whose entire team imploded at a home Olympics and failed to get even one gymnast beyond qualifications.

 

[MaryClare]

The only logical explanation I can think of is that BG being BG wanted to make the selection process very athlete centred and perhaps she was the choice most favoured by national team athletes. But I can also see her having been the only candidate

 

[MaryClare]

WAIS was a successful program in Australia with Lauren Mitchell, Daria Joura, Emily Little, Olivia Vivian. Martine George coached at WAIS with several ex-Russian coaches.
There has been allegations of abuse at WAIS, the government has apologised, and offered acknowledgement payments and counselling to some gymnasts.

I mean really that entire statement could be applied to the Karolyis and the ranch.

 

[Bob]

Were they desperate or something? Because otherwise, if the goal is to get BG to being regular medal contenders, I wouldn't bring somebody whose entire team imploded at a home Olympics and failed to get even one gymnast beyond qualifications.

yeah I heard no other candidates......... and yes almost hilarious the way they have tried to big up her involvement with the French Olympic disaster at their home games. Only my heart is breaking cos I know it's going to be a shitshow.

 

[Bob]

The only logical explanation I can think of is that BG being BG wanted to make the selection process very athlete centred and perhaps she was the choice most favoured by national team athletes. But I can also see her having been the only candidate

Yeah I heard the only candidate and they were desperate after 9 months without anyone.