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Author: Rick Mc
Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
Komova – Bars
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drone inside the Gym.
Nassar chill
Tony Retrosi is on the road. A long series of Congress events, Camps and competitions.
Talking to many coaches here’s one of his observations:
Because of the current climate of fear within the gymnastics community many new coaches with energy and ideas are NOT getting involved and many experienced coaches are getting out of the sport early.
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I’m sensing some of that same doom and gloom in western Canada regarding the future of our sport, but it’s not nearly as severe.
Trinity Thomas TV interview
West York’s Trinity Thomas likely first gymnast in the world to complete rare tumbling pass (spotted)
Trinity is keeping an open mind regarding trying out for Worlds 2018. And even Tokyo.
But she’s also planning to head to Florida early out of High School.
(via GymCastic)
Chow named Chinese Women’s National Coach
Qiao Liang, 50, was notable for being the coach of 2008 Olympic balance beam champion Shawn Johnson and 2012 Olympic individual all-around champion Gabby Douglas. …
Chinese women’s gymnastics team won the team’s gold in Beijing Olympic Games but struggled to gain medals in London and Rio.
Tom Forster is the USAG HP Director
Kerry Perry:
“When considering this very visible and important leadership role in the women’s program, I believe that whoever filled this role had to have a training philosophy that is aligned with transforming to a culture of empowerment that encourages, supports and hears our athletes,” said Perry …
“…. Based on the feedback from the coaches, athletes and interviewing panel, Tom was the obvious choice.
Tom is well-respected and recognized throughout the community as a leader, both technically and as an incredible motivator, with a positive coaching philosophy,” said Perry.” …
“I am humbled and excited to accept the position of the high-performance team coordinator for women’s gymnastics,” said Forster. “The responsibility of motivating and guiding our current and future elite athletes, and their coaches, is not one I take lightly. …
“I believe in coaching through inspiration not intimidation,” said Forster. …
Good luck, sir. You are taking on a big job at a very difficult time.
Uchimura – Bretschneider
With Bretschneider his start score could be 7.2.
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Rhys is training in Dublin
Though the next World Cup. Long term he’s not yet sure.
Watch a BBC interview.
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