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RE: It's time for Muir to go - BostonCard - 07-10-2021
Oh, no question. There’s a story that may be apocryphal, that when Harris first got here he told players not to bring guns to the locker room. Talk about a guy who was not a fit.
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RE: It's time for Muir to go - Jamesy - 07-10-2021
Just remembered another coach firing/forced resignation that wasn't handled well, but went under the radar somewhat. Kristen Smyth of women's gymnastics. https://balancebeamsituation.com/2017/08/12/and-none-for-kristen-smyth-bye/
RE: It's time for Muir to go - 82lsju - 07-10-2021
(07-10-2021, 03:28 PM)Jamesy Wrote: Just remembered another coach firing/forced resignation that wasn't handled well, but went under the radar somewhat. Kristen Smyth of women's gymnastics. https://balancebeamsituation.com/2017/08/12/and-none-for-kristen-smyth-bye/
might have been some other things going on in her life...
Quote:I spent 21 years in a career that I cared deeply about while raising three young children. It was extremely rewarding but all encompassing. It entailed running high energy, disciplined workouts, recruiting all over the country, traveling, competitions and facilitating team retreats.
As the years wore on I was beginning to breakdown. The hours, the intensity, the highs, the lows and the needs of this generation took its toll. Each year made it harder and harder to find that balance - that sweet spot where you know you're thriving not just surviving, living your best life, giving everything that you have and also getting filled up in return. With the illness of my mother and my children aging I began to feel the strain.
And then everything changed and I had to let go - this was painful. In 2015, I lost my mom after a tough battle with lung cancer. In 2017, I left my job, and then months later I lost my dad to cancer. Through these losses I found strength and resilience. I was able to breathe again and heal. I was able to be present. I was able to find joy and gratitude and I was given the gift of time.
https://kristensmyth.com/my-story-1
RE: It's time for Muir to go - Jamesy - 07-10-2021
(07-10-2021, 03:37 PM)82lsju Wrote:(07-10-2021, 03:28 PM)Jamesy Wrote: Just remembered another coach firing/forced resignation that wasn't handled well, but went under the radar somewhat. Kristen Smyth of women's gymnastics. https://balancebeamsituation.com/2017/08/12/and-none-for-kristen-smyth-bye/
might have been some other things going on in her life...
Quote:I spent 21 years in a career that I cared deeply about while raising three young children. It was extremely rewarding but all encompassing. It entailed running high energy, disciplined workouts, recruiting all over the country, traveling, competitions and facilitating team retreats.
As the years wore on I was beginning to breakdown. The hours, the intensity, the highs, the lows and the needs of this generation took its toll. Each year made it harder and harder to find that balance - that sweet spot where you know you're thriving not just surviving, living your best life, giving everything that you have and also getting filled up in return. With the illness of my mother and my children aging I began to feel the strain.
And then everything changed and I had to let go - this was painful. In 2015, I lost my mom after a tough battle with lung cancer. In 2017, I left my job, and then months later I lost my dad to cancer. Through these losses I found strength and resilience. I was able to breathe again and heal. I was able to be present. I was able to find joy and gratitude and I was given the gift of time.
https://kristensmyth.com/my-story-1
Both can be true. The BBS article is accurate.
RE: It's time for Muir to go - Phogge - 07-10-2021
I bet you guys never had a teammate who rode his horse to practice. In the City. He left his guns at home.
RE: It's time for Muir to go - winflop - 07-22-2021
Had a very nice conversation today with Howard Wolf who is our Alumni Association liason to may things. Really helped me crystallize my thoughts about Muir:
- Under Muir's leadership, considerable damage has been done to the reputation of Stanford Athletics and to the Univeristy as a whole (to a lesser extent) from the Varsity Blues and 36 Sports Strong fiascos
- While not entirely responsible for these issues, he is the organizational leader and is accountable for the Varisty Blues scandal and the financial mismanagement that forced the decision to cut 11 sports
- Someone needs to repair the damage, especially with the donor base
- I don't think Muir can be the person to make those repairs
- I have lost faith in him and I no longer trust him to make good decisions nor to communicate effectively either internally or externally