Category: Gymnastics

Men’s USA Championships preview

The AA is expected to come down to a battle between Akash Modi and Yul Moldauer, with Modi having the edge in difficulty and Moldauer in execution. …

Challengers to Modi and Moldauer for a place on the podium or even the top spot are Allan Bower (who has beaten both of them in the past and had the highest NCAA AA total and E score in 2017 (88.75/55.15) and Donnell Whittenburg, who has competed the highest difficulty in the field…

Others who could be dangerous include Marvin Kimble …

A Homespun Guide to the 2017 U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Championships

That said, Eddie Penev is the closest thing to a lock for the Worlds team. He should be #1 on Floor with a medal chance in Montreal.

related:

• Moldauer, Modi will compete in 2017 AT&T American Cup
• The Men Competing at U.S. Championships

8 NCAA superstars

Lucy Wener
Missy Marlowe
Karen Lichey
Mohini Bhardwaj
Jamie Dantzcher
Jenny Hansen
Courtney Kupets
Mykayla Skinner

NCAA Gym News

Click PLAY or watch Lucy Werner’s 1988 Bars on YouTube. Check that release.

sprint training for Vault

The easiest way to improve a vault is to increase horizontal speed on contact with the Board.

I like this 2015 article by Valentin Uzunov because it links to videos.

Sprint Training for Vault – Off-season Training Program for 7-12yr old Gymnasts

Click PLAY or watch a sample from Valentin’s TheGymPress YouTube channel.

Thanks Carla.

Melisa Torres Gymnastics books for kids

Gym Gab recommends this series of books by Melisa Torres.

PERFECT BALANCE GYMNASTICS SERIES

READING LEVEL: 3RD – 4TH

  • Book 1 – I’ve Got This!
  • Book 2 – Nothing Better Than Gym Friends
  • Book 3 – Dance is the Secret Event

Melisa competed for Utah State. She plans to continue this series with a 4th book autumn 2017.

Sanne on Rio Beam Gold one year later

Excellent interview. Her sister gave as much support as possible on the big day.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Tyesha Mattis – Beam full

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.