Raj is the new Jr High Performance Coordinator for MAG.
He’s a great communicator, something that’s been lacking in USAG. And has no problem speaking his mind.
Great hire
Month: December 2021
Save Queensland High Performance Centre
Gymnasts and coaches in Queensland, Australia were shocked to hear that their very successful Gym would be closed early 2022 due to budget cuts.
You can sign a petition to Save Gymnastics in QLD.
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research on wrist guards
Not much scientific research has been done.
BUT every coach has opinions and a lot of anecdotal experience.
Most agree on a few points:
- don’t use wrist guards if you don’t need them
- don’t use wrist guards as a fashion accessory
- limit the amount of wrist guard use, especially with growing children
- don’t use wrist guards for conditioning
There are Olympic champions that never once used wrist guards, even on Pommels. That should be the starting goal for every gymnast.
Here’s the conclusion from one study out of the University of Missouri:
Evidence supports the use of wrist guards as protective equipment in the prevention of gymnasts’ wrist pain and injury.
However, potentially negative effects of wrist guards on proprioception and performance were also reported, and critical gaps in knowledge regarding guard design, most effective indications, and application to female gymnasts remain.
Further biomechanical and clinical studies are needed to fill these gaps in knowledge toward making evidence-based recommendations regarding use of wrist guards in gymnastics. …
Use of Wrist Guards for Gymnasts – A Systematic Review
unitards will become increasingly popular
We can thank Germany for popularizing the trend.
They may choose to wear leotards in future. Point is — women should wear what they want.
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are Splits ‘square’ hips possible?
I’ve never seen an athlete who can do splits on floor with hips parallel.
BUT Rhythmic and contortionists do seem to be able to to get into positions that seem anatomically impossible.
FB CURVES 3D GYM is awesome
The best graphics program available.
A subscription costs a few dollars a month.
Christmas is coming — just saying‘.
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psychology of defending a championship
Expectations and pressure on a defending champion in any sport is different than for rivals.
But it looks like Michigan has the right mindset going into 2022.
They did not slack off during the summer.
And they understand there’s no rush to 198. The main goal is to qualify to the final four. Any team that day can win it.
Click PLAY or watch Part 2 of the new documentary on YouTube.
introducing Flyaway on P Bars
Starting backwards Flyaway from Parallel Bars is fast, fun and easy.
Kids don’t need as much spot as there is less risk of hitting feet on the Bar. It works for both boys and girls.
This is Taiso, Saskatoon.
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WAG NCAA Preseason Ranking
As voted on by the members of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association.
- Michigan (2405 pts; 37 first place)
- Florida (2319 points) (16 first place votes)
- Oklahoma (2317 points) (6 first place votes)
- Utah (2306 points) (8 first place votes)
- LSU (2179 points) (1 first place votes)
- Alabama (2027 points)
- California (2020 points) (1 first place votes)
- UCLA (1887 points)
- Minnesota (1803 points)
- Denver (1763 points)
Click through to read the entire list.
Many folks I follow feel Florida has the strongest line-up. I never underestimate Oklahoma based on their consistency year after year.
Michigan IS in a good position to defend.
I predict UCLA will finish higher than 8th.
Wendy Bruce-Martin to Switzerland
Congratulations.
1992 Olympic bronze medalist, American Wendy Bruce-Martin is the new Head Coach in Switzerland.
She and Tony Retrosi had been brought in on an interim basis in 2021.
They wanted a new and more positive culture.
Nicole Langevin interviews Wendy on the What Makes You Think podcast.
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