I recall how nervous Stephanie McGregor was about going to Oregon State University on gymnastics scholarship.
Then how excited and happy she was on returning home for her first Christmas.
She made the transition from club to College gymnastics fairly easily.
It doesn’t always go so well. …
The COUCH GYMNAST posted the best overview I’ve seen on what it’s like to be a Freshman gymnast on an NCAA Gymnastics Team.
Amanda Castillo
The emphasis on TEAM. Dealing with new coaches. Living far away from family. Keeping up your grades. Being a “celebrity” athlete at some schools. Competing with the NOISE … sometimes you cannot hear your Floor music. Reduced training hours. Competing 16 times in just a few months. Sometimes 3 times in the same week. Making the “line-up” as a rookie.
It’s a great read.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 