Kersey comments worst thing for Mu

Billy Madison wrote:

She literally told us what the deal was if you dweebs bothered to listen. Firstly she finished third, so you that keep swearing shes afraid or whatever sound stupid. Secondly, she stated clearly that she has been going through a lot this season in the transition AND off the track. Her words. No need to guess, life after college is a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. Thirdly, to you that wrote coaches are indispensable, you have identified why you have not been successful in the sport. She said what is best for she and Bobby because it is a collaboration. In the end, Mu is fine, and will be fine. She took an L. Everyone loses in track period. You guys are just spoiled because she has not lost since she was a child. See yall in Paris when she is on the podium and attacking 1:53

john track and field wrote:

Troll patrol wrote:

This appears to be what happened and looking at the timeline of when they stopped following each other on social media/deleted all their pictures, it was right after USAs.

She actually seemed very happy in her interviews after the 1500, but he didn’t even make the final in the 800 at USAs, I believe he was DFL in the semi (he made the WC team last year). After the USA meet, the story started about her skipping the WC.

They are still in the Kersee training group together and that can’t be a good environment. Not to even mention the whole Bobby situation.

Holy crap, things make much more sense when you look at it like this.

According to a poster further up in the thread, Miller was likely the reason why she moved to Kersee

Now that they have seemingly broken up, she is in the same training environment with her ex, she probably had to move out and find a new living situation (I assume they lived together), and who knows what else.

I've seen a lot of people commenting on this, but Kersee is a unique coach in that he demands nearly total control over an athletes competitive schedule and training. Whereas most professional coaches are more aides than anything else, Bobby controls all. The idea is that if you trust him to control your career, he will guide you to greatness. Does it work? It's up for debate at times but objectively, I think his record speaks for itself.

That said, there are definitely some mind games going on in that camp. I expect Mu to stay with Kersee and retire from athletics after Paris. I would be very, very, very surprised to see her still in the sport after next year's Olympics.

Aouita 84 wrote:

Maximus1552 wrote:

Kersee telling the world Athing may not run world's is exactly what a coach should NOT do with a race shy athlete. It's very clear Mu was very nervous and afraid to lose this year. Understandable, the pressure is high.

Then your coach says that you may not even show, putting a spotlight on her lack of excitement to compete and leading to a ton of (justified) criticism.

The correct way to handle this was to have her run a few low key races, easy wins to nuild confidence. Give her 1 big race to test herself then go to worlds.

If you are afraid of something, hiding from it won't take the fear away. Facing your fear will.

And you are???

Before you go on criticizing and or critiquing arguably one of the greatest track and field coaches ever please read below:

"Bobby Kersee played a significant role in the most decorated American Olympic track and field athlete of all time in Allyson Felix, along with heptathlon world record holder Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s success. His consistency is legendary, bringing his athletes at least one gold medal in 10 consecutive Summer Olympics. Guiding his athletes to more than 50 Olympic and World Championship medals over the years, Kersee remains an influential figure in the sport".

Again, I ask, AND YOU ARE?

Please list if you can, your credentials and or achievements as well as world class coaching experience so we can justify and or validate your insightful point of view on this subject. IMO, you sound like a Monday morning armchair quarterback chuckin' peanuts from the peanut gallery. This isn't Bobby's first rodeo, and Mu isn't the first athlete that BK has coached...Win, Lose, or Draw. Reading the above USATF quote, I'm gonna guess BK has a good idea of what's going on more than you, me, or anyone else.

Stay in your lane! You're in WAY over your head!

john track and field wrote:

Troll patrol wrote:

This appears to be what happened and looking at the timeline of when they stopped following each other on social media/deleted all their pictures, it was right after USAs.

She actually seemed very happy in her interviews after the 1500, but he didn’t even make the final in the 800 at USAs, I believe he was DFL in the semi (he made the WC team last year). After the USA meet, the story started about her skipping the WC.

They are still in the Kersee training group together and that can’t be a good environment. Not to even mention the whole Bobby situation.

Holy crap, things make much more sense when you look at it like this.

According to a poster further up in the thread, Miller was likely the reason why she moved to Kersee

Now that they have seemingly broken up, she is in the same training environment with her ex, she probably had to move out and find a new living situation (I assume they lived together), and who knows what else.

I've seen a lot of people commenting on this, but Kersee is a unique coach in that he demands nearly total control over an athletes competitive schedule and training. Whereas most professional coaches are more aides than anything else, Bobby controls all. The idea is that if you trust him to control your career, he will guide you to greatness. Does it work? It's up for debate at times but objectively, I think his record speaks for itself.

That said, there are definitely some mind games going on in that camp. I expect Mu to stay with Kersee and retire from athletics after Paris. I would be very, very, very surprised to see her still in the sport after next year's Olympics.

john track and field wrote:

john track and field wrote:

Holy crap, things make much more sense when you look at it like this.

According to a poster further up in the thread, Miller was likely the reason why she moved to Kersee

Now that they have seemingly broken up, she is in the same training environment with her ex, she probably had to move out and find a new living situation (I assume they lived together), and who knows what else.

I've seen a lot of people commenting on this, but Kersee is a unique coach in that he demands nearly total control over an athletes competitive schedule and training. Whereas most professional coaches are more aides than anything else, Bobby controls all. The idea is that if you trust him to control your career, he will guide you to greatness. Does it work? It's up for debate at times but objectively, I think his record speaks for itself.

That said, there are definitely some mind games going on in that camp. I expect Mu to stay with Kersee and retire from athletics after Paris. I would be very, very, very surprised to see her still in the sport after next year's Olympics.

I also just want to add something else onto this little bit I commented earlier: I feel really, really bad for Mu considering what she has likely needed to deal with. All things considered she's taken it quite well. I don't blame her if she takes a step away from the sport.

Good Luck With That wrote:

MasterofNone wrote:

The 1500 thing makes no sense to me. Is she the best 1500 runner in the US? Arguably, yes. Does that mean she has a snowballs chance in hell at medaling in Paris?

NO.

Women's 1500 is stacked right now.

Why Kersee would even consider putting her in that event in the Olympics is mind boggling

Bobby Kersee isn't considering having Athing Mu run the 1500 in the Olympics. It's just a big scam he is pulling on Athing Mu.

Kersee is desperate for Athing Mu not to get in the way of Sydney McLaughlin becoming the best 400 runner in the world. So he tricked Athing Mu to switch from a 400/800 runner to a 800/1500 runner.

Kersee knows his statement about Mu possibly winning 1500 gold next year is total BS. All he really wants is Mu out of the 400.

It's very unfair to Mu that Kersee is favoring Sydney over Mu. If Kersee was fair, he would let them both run the 400.