Author: Rick Mc

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

Masters Gymnastics World Cup (age-30+)

Great idea. I might have to make a comeback. 😀

Wear whatever you want as long as it’s comfortable, safe, and decent!

Date: June 2, 2024
● Location: Dupont Gymnasium, Cambridge, MA 02139
● Cost: $79 (+ $50 NAIGC Membership for US residents)
● More Information: 2024 Masters Gymnastics World Cup

This year’s event is expected to draw teams from at least the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, as well as individual gymnasts from around the world. The competition will be conducted under the newly established NAIGC Masters Rules, designed to provide a competitive yet inclusive environment for older gymnasts.

Men’s NCAA preview 2024

Christy Sandmaier posted a terrific article with Head Coach interviews with 8 top ranked teams.

Stanford’s Thom Glielmi:

Key Athletes: “This is a difficult one to narrow down. Asher Hong, definitely, as he brings big scoring potential on most events. After that, it’s between Colt Walker, Khoi Young and Taylor Burkhart. I’m going to give the edge to Taylor, as he will be in the mix on every event and brings high scoring potential on most.”

Secret Weapon: “Nick Kuebler or Brandon Nguyen. 

Michigan’s Xiao Yuan:

Key Athletes: “World medalists Fred Richard and Paul Juda, no question. Last year Paul was injured, so to have both this year, together for the first time at Michigan, is very fortunate. …

Secret Weapon: “Maybe not a big secret, since he’s on the National Developmental Team, but Landen Blixt. …

Two years ago, the gap between Stanford and Michigan was 10 points. Last year it was 2.5, and this year we have Paul Juda. …

Read the full article:

06 Jan 2024 Men’s NCAA Preview!

Leo reveal

Very cool.

new facility for Cal

About time. Just sayin’ 😀

opening weekend NCAA rankings

Oklahoma is the top women’s team, so far.

Michigan the top MAG.

1-arm chin-ups

I’ve never seen LIVE any female do a true 1-arm pull-up.

How about climber Dinara Fakhritdinova from Russia? She started as a gymnast. Switched to climbing at age-10. Born 1992.

Justin Spring Podcast

I can’t think of any other coach who better can compare and contrast Men’s and Women’s NCAA.

Justin was Men’s Head Coach of Illinois before taking a job as an Assistant Coach with the Women’s Team — Alabama.

He’s co-hosting with Nicole Langevin for a limited run, a NEW podcast. 

Search for “Our Chenko“.

Very entertaining and informative. 😀

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Lily Smith – Bars

One of the most anticipated new NCAA gymnasts in 2024.

Mean Girls Super16 – part 2

Alabama topped day 2 of the season opening NCAA meet in Vegas.

Alabama 197.125
Minnesota 196.850
Cal – 196.850
Auburn – 196.600
UCLA – 196.550
Oregon State 196.525
Southern Utah 196.025
BYU 195.750

UCLA had a Balance Beam Situation.

Read Spencer’s LIVE blog.

Here are the results from day 1.

Oklahoma 197.850
Denver – 196.850
Kentucky 196.775
Michigan State 196.300
Michigan 195.875
Illinois – 195.725
Washington – 195.000
San Jose – 194.950