Three accomplished gymnasts called on the leaders Gymnastics Canada to step down as the organization's CEO was being grilled by a parliamentary committee over his handling of misconduct allegations.
While giving evidence before the House of Commons' status of women committee Monday, Moss was questioned about his role in the organization's leadership and the promotion of controversial coach Alex Bard.quoted four sources — including former athletes and coaches — who alleged the Russian-born Bard contributed to a toxic culture during his four decades of coaching across Canada.
He also allegedly left some gymnasts and fellow coaches "petrified" of him due to his behaviour and his prominent role within Canadian gymnastics,. None of the allegations have been proven in court and Bard has never been charged with any crime. Moss told MPs that Bard was told his coaching methods were out of date and was ordered to change the way he worked with young athletes. When Bard failed to meet that standard, Moss said, he was fired from the organization.
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