Appointed the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) National Coach in 2011, Curtin has seen a generation of gymnasts pass through his doors, some taking home gold at Commonwealth Games, some qualifying for World Championship finals, and some earning the right to take part in the pinnacle of gymnastics – the Olympic Games. …
“Re-establishing the National Training Centre (NTC) at the AIS has been significant, not only in regard to results, but also the incredible support provided to resident NTC squad members and National Squad members during training camps. …
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Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
Iowa State documentary
Very entertaining.
And details on their COVID training pods.
Not yet ranked on Road to Nationals. But they have BIG goals for 2021.
The first episode of The Flight Series, a YouTube show about gymnastics, takes a behind the scenes look at the Iowa State Cyclones.
This team has been steadily rising in the rankings for the past five years and they seem poised for big things this season.
Hear about what’s behind this success from all the team members including Addy De Jesus, Ariana Orrego, Kelsey Boychuk, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Steinmeyer, Alondra Maldonado, and Jade Vella-Wright.
Created by Stacey Nash
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Simone’s mainly doing this for FUN
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Elite Canada VIDEOS – part 1
Some of the top gymnasts in Canada are still locked out. Not training.
We hope they will all be able to get ready for the final two virtual tests.
There will be three virtual competitions in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics held this spring, starting with Elite Canada.
VIDEO SUBMISSION: February 3-9, 2021
JUDGING: February 12-14, 2021
Gymnastics Canada
Surprisingly, this NEW format seems to have worked. Canada is a huge nation and travel is a pain at the best of times.
The videos are hosted on a dedicated Vimeo account. It seems they can’t be shared on social media.
Simone still doesn’t trust USAG
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Riley McCusker interview
Scott Bregman interview Riley about Winter Cup 26-28 February.
“I’m really excited for this meet,” she continued. “I’m really not putting any pressure on myself to do anything amazing, but I just can’t wait to go and get out on the floor again.”
Though her exact plans for competition remain in flux, McCusker said she will definitely participate on the uneven bars and balance beam. …
… Jade reached out to me. She’s been my friend forever,” recalled McCusker. “She’s like, ‘Why don’t you come to my gym?’ And I was like, ‘Arizona? Ok.’ …
Riley McCusker: “I love gymnastics again.”
The 2018 World team gold medallist on her move to Arizona, finding joy in the sport during Olympic postponement and her plans to return to competition
Russian Team stick competition
R.I.P. Vladimir Safronov
Vladimir Safronov was a Soviet Champion and World Cup medalist in 1975.
Later a professor at the Lviv State University of Physical Culture.
Vladimir Zaglada posted a remembrance on Facebook.
K.J. Kindler – 400 wins
If I was on the hiring committee for ANY head coaching job, my #1 candidate would be K.J. Kindler.
However, she’d be highly unlikely to leave Oklahoma. 😀
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Simone or Kristian Thomas?
Simone.
Kristian won the Bronze medal on Vault at Worlds 2013 with Yurchenko double pike.
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