She is best known for coaching 2016 Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez and 2018 World champion Riley McCusker.
[4] On November 22, 1998, while attending North Carolina State University, Haney hosted a party that ended in a fatal shooting.
[8] In August 2019, it was announced Haney was under investigation by USA Gymnastics over allegations of verbal and emotional abuse.
[11] McCusker, a world champion trained by Haney, suffered rhabdomyolysis, a muscle condition linked to overtraining, in 2019.
Gymnasts reported suffering from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders due to Haney's abuse.
[12] In one incident, Haney and her assistant coach Victoria Levine refused to spot a gymnast as she attempted a new skill on the uneven bars.
She may reapply for membership after her suspension, but must go through an additional two-year probationary period and complete United States Center for SafeSport courses.