Russians in Rio

If Russian Gymnastics sports had been disallowed to compete the Olympics, that is all we’d be talking about. Selfishly, I’m happy Aliya is competing.

 

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Shang Chunsong helps family out of poverty

One of the great stories for Rio.

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Once while in pain being stretched she BIT the coach. 🙂

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coaching Robots

Nick Ruddock:

How do you want your athletes to remember their training in years to come?

How do you want them to remember the time you spent with them?

Would they have positive memories, or negative thoughts?

Are you suppressing character or allowing it to flourish?

Are you facilitating creativity or restricting it?

Do your athletes regularly laugh and smile whilst training?

Are you having fun whilst you coach?

Do you enjoy the time spent with your athletes?

Do they regularly laugh and smile whilst training?

Most importantly, does the thought of spending another ten years in your current conditions and environment scare you or excite you?

Food for thought as always …

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Russian gymnasts arrive Brazil

Andrei Rodionenko is already answering questions regarding whether or not his gymnasts dope.

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