Chalked Up: Inside Elite Gymnastics' Merciless Coaching, Overzealous Parents, Eating Disorders, and Elusive Olympic Dreams

[QuietColours]

The John and Robin that Sey refers to, and are seen the the Parkettes documentary, were eventually sanctioned by SafeSport. John Holman has been banned for life, while Robin Netwall received a suspension (appears to be done, as I cannot find her on the list any more). Bill Strauss received as "letter of admonishment" while no action was taking against Donna Strauss due to "failing health."

I definitely took issue with her statement that the only reason men coach women's gymnastics is to be able to touch scantily clad little girls, but she definitely dealt with some of the coaches for which that appears to have been true.

 

[Matilda23]

Did Parkette’s have many gymnasts on the World Championships teams? Or was its success just in the number of elites the gym had?

 

[Hatsumomo]

And Sey wasn't even all that good! She obviously had a great work ethic, but little natural talent.

Cue up Elfi Schlegel

 

[IratePanda]

Did Parkette’s have many gymnasts on the World Championships teams? Or was its success just in the number of elites the gym had?

They had tons of elites, but only a handful made Worlds teams--two in 1985 (Sey and Calore), one in 1989 (Kelly), and one in 1981 (Stallone). Oh, and Maloney. I keep forgetting about her. (I didn't really follow gymnastics from 1997-2003.)