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Good news for WAG.
Following the decision earlier in the year by the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) to end their management of the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Program, Gymnastics Australia (GA) is committed to running a WAG National Centre of Excellence in Perth from 2017. …
One of the great strengths of the American system is non-reliance on government tax dollars.
In Montreal.
The wonderful Amanda Castillo (one of my favourite former Florida Gators) reflects on her transition from the Gym to the real world.
MY LIFE AS I KNEW IT WAS OVER: RETIRING FROM THE SPORT THAT MANY DEFINED ME WITH AND MOVING ON
I remember having a conversation with my dad. He told me that the world was now my gymnastics apparatus and I had to think that everyday is like practice and when something great happens it’s like sticking the landing. Let me tell you what…being a gymnast really set me up for life (or just being an athlete in general). Dedication, discipline, and determination have been instilled in me. I found the perfect man, my husband Thad, to be my teammate for life. …
Get Psyched has some good commentary on that article.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Always entertaining.
A former member of the United States women’s gymnastics team filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against Dr. Larry Nassar in California Superior Court, claiming the long-time team doctor for USA Gymnastics sexually assaulted her during medical exams and that the legendary former coaches, Bela and Marta Karolyi, failed to protect her and engaged in their own pattern of physical and emotional abuse.
The suit also claims that top USA Gymnastics officials had “wide-ranging knowledge” of the abuse, but for years “concealed and ignored” it, enabling both Nassar and the Karolyi. …
Kevin Mazeika:
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the U.S. men’s national team coordinator for the past seven years,” said Mazeika. “I’m grateful to have worked with such an amazing group of dedicated and talented athletes and coaches, and I will miss that the most. I want to thank USA Gymnastics for the opportunity to serve the U.S. Men’s Team in this capacity.”
USA Gymnastics will hire high performance director for men’s program
A number of positions have become available with a primary focus of podium success at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Those include the position of WAG National Coach.
Like 4 years ago, I assume current coaches can reapply for their positions.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 