Tom Forster added to USAG selection committee

[MaryClare]

Utter insanity and the first sign that panic is setting in. This is a bad as Romania rehiring Forminte

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Women/minutes/iec/111425.pdf

 

[JaJa]

Utter insanity and the first sign that panic is setting in. This is a bad as Romania rehiring Forminte

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/Women/minutes/iec/111425.pdf

I can not think of one reason to justify this selection. The post Marta era brought many challenges to USA Gymnastics. They just have not been handled well.

 

[irichluck21]

Ew

 

[Puffin]

Tom Forster? Has he even read the latest COP?

 

[hmmmm]

would it hurt to put a FIG judge on the committee who isn't a coach or associated with an elite club

 

[RedBirdie]

I believe he replaces Alicia Sacramone. It was always slightly suspect that two members of the high performance team were on the selection committee.

Which is not to say I particularly like this choice. But the ASC Charter very narrowly defines who is eligible for this third seat:

• The High Performance Lead is appointed by the IEC annually.
• The Athlete Representative is appointed by the Athlete’s Council.
• The Athlete Selection Committee Representative is appointed by the IEC annually and must fulfill the following criteria:
i. Must have World Championship and/or Olympic experience as an athlete, coach, or judge.
ii. Not affiliated – not currently competing, judging, or coaching in the U.S. Elite Program during the appointed year.
iii. Must be available to attend all Selection Camps and Qualifying competitions as outlined in the Selection Procedures or as deemed necessary.

you can read the full charter here:

https://static.usagym.org/PDFs/About%20USA%20Gymnastics/Governance/charters/w_selection.pdf

 

[MaryClare]

Tom Forster? Has he even read the latest COP?

Did he even read the one that was relevant to the quad he was in charge for?

 

[Puffin]

Did he even read the one that was relevant to the quad he was in charge for?

Doubtful!

I think it was a one of his first competitions as team coach (possibly junior worlds) where he was whining about not realizing that dance elements were important. Will it be back to selecting teams in AA order?

He also had no clues about the rules for qualifying for the 2020 Olympics - although it allowed Jade Carey to take advantage. Come to think about it Brian Carey would be a much better choice .... is Jade planning a run for 2028?

 

[irichluck21]

Brian Carey is still working as an assistant coach at Oregon State, so he is unavailable most of the year.
Jade is currently an volunteer student coach in grad school. At the moment she't not looking at elite, but has announced no plans for LA 28 or retiring for that matter. I would say don't rule it out, especially given the need US will likely have for vault and floor, depending on what Biles does and the others.

I do think we will have multiple national and former national team members coming back for LA. Whether it is long term like announcing for this summer or last minute late 2027 push.