Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

Chow on this year’s team China

He says he is keen on introducing some of the “American attitude” toward youth sports by bringing some fun to the gym.

“I’m promoting ‘happy Gymnastics’ and ‘happy sports’ instead of just only hard work,” says Chow …

The Chinese women’s team in Doha — Du Siyu, Zhang Jin, Chen Yile, Liu Jinru, Liu Tingting and Luo Huan —

… this is a new squad — Luo and Liu Tingting are the only gymnasts with world championships experience …

Liang Chow seeking ‘best of both worlds’ in new role for China

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BIG in Japan

There are a lot of Japanese media in Doha.

With the Olympics coming up, Gymnastics is one of their highest profile sports.

Heart this. It’s signage in Japan promoting  Worlds.

 

How about a USAG interim “management team”?

Sounds good to me.

Tony Retrosi:

A TEAM Approach for The Future of USA Gymnastics

It may be time for USA Gymnastics to consider a TEAM of individuals to become interim leaders until a permanent CEO can be found.

Juliette Bossu – Bars

France is one of the teams in the running for top 8.

Bars one of their best apparatus.

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practice your Judging shorthand

STS Gymnastics Interactive is the online software recommended by FIG.

You can try it for free. After that it’s $5 / month (for exam study) or $45 / year.

They’ve just added a scripting feature.

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Thanks Jeff.

World’s QUICK links

FIG: YouTube channel | Scores | Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

@GymCoaching on Twitter | VIDEO from Qatar

 

Simone sponsored by Nike

Some have wondered why Simone has been dressed differently than her teammates during the first days of Worlds.

I learned on GymCastic that she is contractually obliged to wear Nike unless required to wear USA team attire by USAG or FIG rules. She loves Nike. So no problem.