VIG Gymnastics in Aarhus, Denmark is seeking head coaches for men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. MAG chief Anatoly Babko will retire after this season.
… Alicia Sacramone, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist, will serve as an ambassador for P&G beauty brands including COVERGIRL®, Olay®, Pantene® and Secret®. Sacramone’s involvement is in addition to P&G’s partnership with USA Gymnastics and its global marketing partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in support of the Olympic Movement, which will reach through the next five Olympic Games from London 2012 through the 2020 Olympic Games. …
“Our goal is to inspire young women with the message that when you believe in yourself, anything is possible,” said Gina Drosos, Group President, P&G Beauty. …
One of the BIG good news stories of Test Meet and the coming Olympics is Kieran Behan from Ireland.
Here’s a kid who was warned he might never walk again at age-9. Was hospitalized 8wks at age-12 with brain damage. In 2008 he ruptured a cruciate knee ligament. In 2010 he did the same to his other knee.
He wouldn’t quit …
… selling sweets and washing cars to finance his trips in search of world ranking points. His father Phil, a builder, and mother Bernie, their son admits, “have put every spare penny they have into me.” His coach Simon Gale revealed that, “It’s been a struggle for him. Gymnastics Ireland hasn’t been able to fund him really and last year alone he spent thousands competing in places like Japan , Germany, Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic.”…
After all that, Kieran somehow placed 34th AA at Test Meet London, grabbing one of the last Olympic spots. He finished 4th in Floor (VIDEO), a serious contender for Olympic Finals.
Ireland has gone nuts over Kieran, despite the fact he trains in England. Here are some of the Google News stories right now:
Keiran and entourage were flown last minute to Ireland’s #1 The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy. He’s already a national treasure just for qualifying to the Olympics.
From nobody to national celebrity. CONGRATS to Keiran.
You can bet on whether he’ll win the Olympic medal or bring out an award winning autobiography.
The Taiso Gymnastics Club in Saskatoon Saskatchewan is looking for a full time Gymnastics Coach.
The Taiso Gymnastics Club is a non-profit organization that operates both co ed recreational and competitive men’s gymnastics programs. The Taiso Gymnastics Club has been designated a Mens Artistic Gymnastics National Training Center
The Taiso Gymnastics Club is home to several National Athletes , four National Team members, the Junior Mens National Team Coach and 3 past Olympians.
Coaching experience and certification would be an asset, but not essential. The club would be willing to provide training for the right applicant for this position. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to mentor under Taiso’s Head Coach who is also the National Junior Mens Artistic Gymnastics Coach.
Salary – negotiable depending on qualifications.
Mail resumes and copies of certification in confidence to:
Taiso Gymnastics Club
610 47th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5X3Sask.
S6V 5G3
Want my OLD job? I was Men’s Head Coach at Altadore in Alberta, Canada for 10yrs. Kelly Manjak was Head Coach for 14yrs.
The Opportunity: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach
The Club is seeking an extremely motivated permanent full time Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach to join the current coaching team. …
The primary responsibility will be for the development, scheduling, implementation and monitoring of the Boys Competitive gymnastic programs, evaluation of program effectiveness and children’s progress, testing and selection of gymnasts ready to join the competitive program; Supervision and evaluation of staff. A full job description is available upon request.
Applicants should have 5 years coaching recreational /pre-competitive children or 3 years coaching children at the National or International level. Level 2 NCCP Certification (or international equivalent) preferred. If not currently certified, the successful candidate will be required to complete Canadian certification within the first year of employment.
Competitive experience at national level is an asset. This opening could appeal to someone with proven leadership and communication skills, excellent knowledge of physiology, physical development and gymnastic safety who is compassionate, caring and enjoys working with children.
We are offering $48,859.20 per annum for a 40 hour week plus benefits. Deadline for applications is January 8, 2012. Resumes may be faxed to 403-720-3110 or sent by email to altadoreartisitcdirector@gmail.com
That’s a good salary in this part of the world. This is one of the best opportunities I’ve seen in some time for MAG.
2012 Olympic hopeful John Orozco has decided to go pro.
Orozco, one of the top U.S. men at the 2011 Worlds (5th all-around, 2nd all around after team prelims) made the decision to give up his NCAA eligibility — and future scholarship opportunities — in order to accept prize money and fees for appearances.
“It was a pretty tough decision for me, but I’ve finally made up my mind,” Orozco tweeted Sunday …
Good move. John’s young. Good. Likeable. He could be on National Team for the next 10yrs, easily enough time to earn more than he would have by taking an NCAA scholarship. Much more time than the WAG girls.
Good for John. Bad for the NCAA. He would have been a big draw in Collegiate competition.
CONGRATS to Keiran. 
