Category: Gymnastics

interview with Denver’s Maddie Karr

You’ll be even more impressed by Denver superstar Maddie Karr, from Minnesota, after listening to this podcast.

After minor knee surgery in the Fall, Maddie was doing her best Gymnastics ever just as her Senior year was cut short by COVID-19. She competed in the all-around every meet during her College career.

She was ranked No. 4 in the nation in the all-around for 2020 and was ranked in the top 20 on all four events – including in the top five on both vault and bars.

Maddie was named Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the second time she won the title.

Maddie is still in school next season. She has season tickets.

“Athlete A” documentary – Netflix June 24

“Athlete A,” a documentary film that delves into the world of elite gymnastics and the sexual abuse issues that have plagued it, will be available to watch on Netflix on June 24. …

This feature explores the work of the Indianapolis Star journalists who reported on the original “Out of Balance” report that would eventually lead to former USA Gymnastics doctor … being convicted for sexually abusing over 500 athletes.

It chronicles the story from the beginning, hearing testimonies from gymnasts, like Maggie Nichols …

Gymnastics Now

 

Morgan, Angelina, Chen Yile on COVID-19

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/olympicchannel/status/1251465768556003328

We Will Rock You

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GREAT spotter

This reminds me of some of the skilled Trampoline spotters I’ve seen over the years.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

https://twitter.com/intlgymnast/status/1231624722372317185

R.I.P. Dieter Hofmann

One of the most successful coaches of all time, Dieter Hofmann of East Germany died April 19th, 2020 at the age of 79.

For decades he worked closely with Hardy Fink.

 

crying at Gymnastics

Anne Josephson:

Is pushing kids until they cry just a part of gymnastics?

Here is the answer: yes and no.

… there are times when kids cry for a host of reasons that are normal and acceptable, perhaps even good. Crying can release tension. It can cue us that what we are doing matters. It can let the adults around the child know that the child is in distress and may need comforting or further guidance.

So how is a parent to know when the tears are a warning sign versus when the tears are just a normal part of life? Here are some things to consider …

IS PUSHING KIDS UNTIL THEY CRY JUST A PART OF GYMNASTICS?

related – THE KEY TO HAVING A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR COACH, ATHLETE OR PARENT