Coach John Carney left his club, Gym East in Washington State, to go to College.
How’s he doing in the NCAA?
John Carney knows when to have fun and when to get serious as a gymnastics coach.
Carney, 41, is in his first year as an assistant coach with Oregon State after a long career at the club level.
It didn’t take long for the OSU gymnasts to discover his fun-loving side.
Carney makes a point of keeping the training interesting. He comes up with a variety of games to go along with the bars workouts and lightens up what can be a grind.
“He creates props,†senior D’Anna Piro said. “Over Christmastime we had to draw our assignments out of stockings. Sometimes he has us roll dice to determine how many skills you have to complete.
“It’s never a boring day on bars.†…
Beaver Sports – Carney breaks up the routine with humor
That’s Olivia Vivian from Australia in the photo. I never miss a chance to read her often hilarious commentary on gymnastics and life.
(via Australian Gymnastics Blog)
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John’s team was edged out last night by the young, aggressive UCLA squad …
Bruin Gymnasts Beat Beavers, 196.575-196.350
Gerber hits clutch beam routine to seal victory.
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