Maggie Haney, an elite gymnastics coach based out of Monmouth Gymnastics in Marlboro, is under investigation by USA Gymnastics for verbal and emotional abuse, according to a report by the Orange County Register.

Haney is a Freehold resident and is currently the coach of Brielle resident and Olympic hopeful Riley McCusker. She allegedly bullied and threatened multiple gymnasts, according to the report. The report also alleges that Haney told injured gymnasts to remove walking boots in order to continue training and competing.

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USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung stated that she is aware of the allegations against Haney, but the report says that some parents aren't happy with what they perceive as a lack of urgency by USA Gymnastics in investigating the allegations.

Haney has not responded to requests for comment. An employee at the gym Tuesday said Haney was there but not available, adding, "I think she's sticking with not commenting.''

USA Gymnastics released a statement:

“Athlete safety and well-being are top priorities for USA Gymnastics, and all misconduct reports and concerns are taken very seriously and handled proactively. Thoroughly reviewing, evaluating and investigating a safe-sport report is vital, which means it is not necessarily a quick process. While it may appear to the outside that a report or matter is on hold or ignored, the truth is that the report/matter is being dealt with confidentially in accordance with the established process and procedures, which fully comply with federal law and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee requirements. USA Gymnastics only comments on a safe-sport matter if and when the resolution involves a public-facing result, such as being added to the list of individuals on the suspension/restrictions or permanently ineligible for membership lists, or if a panel’s decision yields a public-facing result.”

Haney has been a gymnastics coach in New Jersey since 2000 and has operated her MG Elite team out of Monmouth Gymnastics since 2007. She has coached some of the best gymnasts in the world, including 2016 Olympic gold medalist and Old Bridge native Laurie Hernandez and McCusker, who won a gold medal at the 2018 World Championships.

Danny LoGiudice has covered local sports across New Jersey since 2014. Contact him at dlogiudice@gannettnj.com or @danny_logiudice on Twitter.