Midwest Gymnastics Workout Wednesday

Sunisa Lee training some BIG skills.

Coaches: Jess Graba, Alison Lim, Puner Koy

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Kirill Potapov training triple back

The Russian men are keen on this skill this quad. One way to compete against the twisters.

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Region 5 High Tech Camp

The real “secret” of USA Gymnastics is the number of high level clubs and coaches in the USA. Depth.

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Orozco pondering his future

Two months ago, John Orozco said that if USA Gymnastics cleared him to perform on its post-Olympic tour, it “will most likely be my last showing of my gymnastics career.”

Orozco did join the tour in October for its final run of cities, ending Sunday, following withdrawing from the Olympic team in July after tearing his left ACL for a second time.

Now that the post-Olympic tour is finished, Orozco says he’s not sure he’s done after all. He would like to return to competition, according to USA Gymnastics. …

John Orozco: I don’t want to end my career on a low note

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 25: John Orozco competes on the rings during day two of the 2016 Men's Gymnastics Olympic Trials at Chafitz Arena on June 25, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – JUNE 25: John Orozco competes on the rings during day two of the 2016 Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials at Chafitz Arena on June 25, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

everyone needs a mentor

Miss Val :

1. Someone who listens to me from my perspective, not theirs. Someone who asks questions pertinent to my circumstances. And someone who will offer suggestions based on my life, not theirs.

2. Someone who can respectfully and honestly tell me how I am perceived while understanding it may not be my intent.

3. Someone who I will be 100% honest with and with whom I trust to keep my discussions confidential.

4. Someone who I trust will not judge me or my actions.

5. Someone who sincerely wants me to succeed.

6. Someone who enthusiastically supports me to become the person I want to become.

Read more – The Importance of a Great Mentor

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wasting less chalk at Gymnastics

If you know Al Fong you know he hates chalk on the floor. If anyone spills chalk, training stops and it’s cleaned up immediately.

On the advice of Aaron Brokenshire he started having his kids use personal chalk in their own tupperware container.

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Al Fong:

What happened really surprised me. My athletes started taking ownership of their chalk and competed with each other to see who could make their block last the longest.

Almost immediately I no longer had to sweep up excess chalk in the bar area. My beams became cleaner and my vault area was spotless. Amazing. My friends told me this was going to happen but I had my doubts. I’m a believer now.

And it’s been over 6 month since I had to purchase another case of chalk!

Chalk Revelation!