Category: NCAA

shocker – Yul wins 2019 Nissen-Emery

OK. The vote was probably unanimous.

A bigger question is where Yul stands with the top male College gymnasts of all time.

In defence of Jerry Reighard

Kylie Fagan:

… Jerry was a great coach, mentor and overall great person who cared for every single one of his athletes.

I wanted to share an email I sent to President Robert Davies and Athletic Director Michael Alford on February 25, 2019. I have yet to hear back from either. So here is a quick summary of my awesome experience as a Central Michigan gymnast under head coach, Jerry Reighard. …

Sarah Finnegan wins 2019 AAI Award

Finnegan is the third gymnast in school history to win the award, which is given to the top senior gymnast in the country and considered the Heisman Trophy of the sport. …

The winner is voted on by the nation’s coaches and considered the highest honor of women’s gymnastics. Finnegan joins NCAA Champions  Ashleigh Gnat and Susan Jackson as the winners in school history. …

Jerry Reighard fired

Central Michigan University has terminated the employment of gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard, following an investigation that confirmed repeated disregard for the independent role of medical staff in addressing student-athlete injuries.

The latest incident, in February, involved Reighard attempting to influence a student to lie about or cover up concussion symptoms. A 121-page investigation report from CMU Faculty Personnel Services cites “egregious misconduct” by Reighard in attempting to undermine the university’s concussion management plan.

Gymnastics coach Reighard terminated for cause

CMU will be searching for a new Head Coach.

Mark Williams’ secret

“People want to know the secret of Oklahoma gymnastics, the secret of Mark Williams,” said Guard Young, who competed for Williams on the U.S. National Team from 2000 to 2004. “Well, it’s just that the guy is a workhorse. His work ethic is second to none.”

In Williams’ own words, he has no secret.

“I don’t think there’s a secret,” Williams said candidly. “I think there’s a formula.” …

Winning formula: How OU coach Mark Williams became one of the winningest coaches in men’s gymnastics history

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Miss Val’s last day of practice at UCLA

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related – Pac-12 Network will debut a special Our Stories feature on Coach Valorie Kondos Field — aka “Miss Val” — this Sunday evening at 6 p.m. PT as she wraps up her final year at the helm of the dominant UCLA gymnastics team.

via Gymternet Clan

Sam Cerio – rocket engineer

Sam appeared on the TODAY Show updating fans on her injury. And talking about the future.

She’ll be getting married soon. And will be working for Boeing.

Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio opens up about moment of career-ending injury

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPoVlzh6G8/?utm_source=ig_embed

Lindenwood wins USAG championships

What a season!

1. Lindenwood – 196.375
2. UIC – 196.025
3. Bridgeport – 195.925
4. Air Force – 194.575

In a nail-biting championship, it all came down to the final rotation. Lindenwood, Bridgeport and UIC were separated by less than two tenths; whoever could take the fourth and final rotation would be crowned national champions. …

The three remaining teams continued neck-and-neck until Lindenwood put up a record-shattering 49.500 on the balance beam to clinch the USAG title. It’s one of only 10 teams in the entire NCAA to score over a 49.500-plus on this event in 2019.

‘Beam brought us to tears because we were so happy for each other,’ said Brianna Franklin, a junior who competed on beam and floor. “I said, ‘Pinch me, this isn’t real, this can’t be happening.’ …

College Gym News

Gymnastics – It’s a mindset thing

LSU promotion video

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College girls giving 120% 😀.

Trinity Thomas – Floor

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