I wasn’t planning on doing one of these today, but…things happen.

Texas Nightmares

This week, Ashton Kim and Kennedy Baker both wrote about their experiences at Texas Dreams—or as Ashton (and everyone’s legs) refer to it, Texas Nightmares.

I was a gymnast at Texas Dreams Gymnastics for over 10 years and trained at the elite level under Kim Zmeskal and Chris Burdette. I wrote this letter to hold them accountable and I hope I can contribute to positive change #gymnastalliance pic.twitter.com/apQdYTZawP

— Ashton Kim (@ashtonkim825) August 7, 2020

#gymnastalliance pic.twitter.com/AdrujvmDFW

— Kennedy Baker (@KennBaker15) August 10, 2020

#gymnastalliance pic.twitter.com/hoMH4Fb3Nx

— Kennedy Baker (@KennBaker15) August 10, 2020

Both statements are worth reading in their entirety, especially as several of these tales take Texas Dreams from the territory of “ah, these are adults who did not realize the damaging effect their words and actions had on the minor gymnasts they coached and could perhaps learn…” to the territory of “OH GOD.”

I mean, I’m not sure there’s any coming back from the HARROWING story of Kim cutting Kennedy’s hair right before nationals. Dear gymnastics coaches: why are you psychotic? Asking for an everyone.

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