meet new EMU Head Coach Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown is a first-year head coach at Eastern Michigan University. She took over the program this preseason after the Eagles finished a record high, 17th in the country last season. Previous head coaches Jay and Jessica Santos exited the program to move on to Arizona State University at the end of last season. …

Tell us about your personal gymnastics background:

Sarah Brown: I was an elite gymnast at GAGE from 2002-2005. I went on to the University of Utah for my freshman year. I transferred to Missouri my sophomore year, as a walk on. At Missouri it was great to be a part of a team that I could help build. …

Getting to Know Eastern Michigan’s First Year Head Coach: Sarah Brown Getting to Know Eastern Michigan’s First Year Head Coach: Sarah Brown

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Illinois Men #MannequinChallenge

The most creative Gymnastics scenario I’ve yet seen.

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https://twitter.com/illinimgym/status/796169250436222976

Army Gymnastics #MannequinChallenge

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Brittni Wilde named BYU Captain

“She’s the hardest worker. She leads by example,” Coach Young said.

Hawes didn’t come to BYU as the number one recruit–she walked on. …

Eleven News

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Ohashi’s bhs+bhs+layout 1/1

She’s still training the series at UCLA.

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Peng Peng – new Beam dismount?

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Amanda retires from Gymnastics

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

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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.