good memories of gymnastics coach Al Fong

I’ve heard a few good things about Al Fong. But not many. Most articles read something like this:

Is gymnastics coach Al Fong a changed man?

An ESPN writer tagged him America’s toughest gymnastics coach.

But on the occassion of the 30th birthday party for Al’s Club, Great American Gymnastic Express (GAGE) in Blue Springs, Missouri, I was interested to ready what one of his very first gymnasts and coaches had to say:

… Flash back 32 years to a young girl who was in love with gymnastics.

Her name was Yvonne Johnston and she was part of an up-and-coming gymnastics team that was coached by Diane Stockard.

The team’s assistant coach was a young man who wore a bright yellow T-shirt that read “100% Chinese.”

The adoring young gymnast bought a bright yellow T-shirt that read “100% Gymnast.” …

First gymnast has fond memories of GAGE

It’s a very touching story. Click through if you want read some good memories of Al Fong.

(via Gym Chat)