Month: March 2019

coach Mez Monckton

Back in February Nick Ruddock interviewed Mary-Anne Monckton at home in Australia.

Mez is one of the few elite gymnasts who always planned on becoming a coach. Today she’s already a Head Coach.

A fan favourite with the gymternet for her drive, her persistence and her visibility on social media, I highly recommend this audio episode. Mez is very eloquent. An inspiring young coach.

Growing up in the now defunct AIS, it was interesting to hear what she took from her elite career. And what she’ll change now that she’s the coach.

32-year-old Mom returns to Elite

Kristal Bodenschatz

Earning a spot will be tough because the United States has a lot of depth.

“At this point, I can’t really say that I’m right with them,” Bodenschatz said. “I’m still trying to get out my nerves and get back into competition.” …

“Coming back into the sport was a very big deal because I actually hated gymnastics,” Bodenschatz said. “To find the love of it again is just amazing. It’s fun. I feel like a kid again.” …

“I feel like back then you had to be lean and artistic,” Bodenschatz said. “Nowadays, it’s all about power.” …

WESA

Kristal Bodenschatz

SPOTTING Sam Oldham on Vault

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Gymnast with type 1 Diabetes

Paris Phillips of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack was diagnosed with juvenile Diabetes after her first semester at college.

Paris posted an excellent article on how she’s dealt with that medical challenge while staying in the sport. In fact, she was only off training for one month total.

Over the past few years Paris has been talking to younger gymnasts and people in sport who have been diagnosed.

Click through for the full story.

Personal #statement

(via Luba)

Doha World Cup MAG highlights

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Fabian on Vault …

Yep. He’s … back. 😀

That’s from the Superstars of Gymnastics (comedy) show.

Ohio State Men’s highlights

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2019 Regional Championships draw

April 6th weekend. Hosts LSU (Baton Rouge, LA), Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Georgia (Athens, GA), Oregon State (Corvallis, OR)

Each Regional will have 3 days of competition:

  1. “play-in” – bottom two teams compete to decide who moves to day 2
  2. two sessions of 4 teams. Top 2 move on to day 3.
  3. FINAL. Top 2 move on to the Nationals Fort Worth, April 19-20.

Balance Beam Situation:

… the top 2 teams advance out of each semifinal to the regional final the next day. From that regional final, the top 2 teams advance to nationals.

GEORGIA REGIONAL
Thursday Play-in
[31] NC State vs. [34] New Hampshire

Semifinal #1
[8] Georgia
[9] Kentucky
[19] Missouri
[22] Iowa State

Semifinal #2
[1] Oklahoma
[15] Cal
[28] Maryland
Winner of NC State and New Hampshire

OREGON STATE REGIONAL
Thursday Play-in
[32] Iowa vs. [33] Arizona

Semifinal #1
[5] Denver
[12] Boise State
[18] Washington
[24] Southern Utah

Semifinal #2
[4] Florida
[16] Oregon State
[25] Stanford
Winner of Iowa v. Arizona

LSU REGIONAL
Thursday Play-in
[35] George Washington vs. [36] Lindenwood

Semifinal #1
[6] Utah
[11] Minnesota
[17] BYU
[20] Arkansas

Semifinal #2
[3] LSU
[13] Auburn
[21] Arizona State
Winner of George Washington v. Lindenwood

MICHIGAN REGIONAL
Thursday Play-in
[29] Illinois vs. [30] Central Michigan

Semifinal #1
[7] Michigan
[10] Alabama
[23] Penn State
[26] Ohio State

Semifinal #2
[2] UCLA
[14] Nebraska
[27] West Virginia
Winner of Illinois v. Central Michigan

Click through for more detail plus the individuals who qualified …

2019 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW

Go Lindenwood!

One of the only Division II teams to ever qualify to Regionals. Only their 7th year of existence. Living proof that NEW NCAA Gymnastics teams can be launched successfully.