Jade Carey at OSU through 2024

Jade has decided to train for Paris while simultaneously staying at University.

Jade is cool.

I have a lot of faith in both Jade Carey and OSU. My best guess is that this will work.

MAG NCAA College Bound Camp

When: July 14-16, 2023

Where: Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics, Lafayette CO

College coaches from our 14 programs.

Details.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Division I NCAA benefits 2024

The Division I Board of Directors on Wednesday unanimously adopted new rules for all Division I schools that will require increased support for college athletes. …

All Division I members who do not do so already will be required to:

  • Provide medical coverage for athletically related injuries for at least two years after graduation.
  • Cover out-of-pocket medical expenses (copayments, deductibles, etc.) during a student-athlete’s playing career.
  • Attest that they provide mental health services and support consistent with the NCAA’s mental health best practices.
  • Attest that they follow concussion management protocols in line with the NCAA Concussion Safety Protocol Checklist.
  • Offer degree completion funds for up to 10 years after a college athlete’s eligibility concludes, if that college athlete was previously on full scholarship or received financial aid in a head count sport.
  • Provide the same scholarship protections already required of autonomy conferences.
  • Attest that they provide academic support services in line with NCAA rules.
  • Attest that they provide career counseling for current and former college athletes and life skills development across a range of topics, including at minimum:
    • Mental health.
    • Strength and conditioning.
    • Nutrition.
    • Name, image and likeness opportunities.
    • Financial literacy.
    • Career preparation.
    • Transfer requirements.
    • Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
    • Sexual violence prevention. …

Read the full press release.

Trinity 2x Honda Winner

I can’t argue awarding Trinity Thomas this trophy two years in a row. Ahead of two Olympic champions in 2023.

Looks at the numbers. Trinity’s without question on the All-star All-time team.

Shane Wiskus documentary

This documentary has been playing in a series of film festivals.

Leave a comment if you know when it will be available to stream online.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

NCAA Coaches Well-Being Study

In Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, being a full-time NCAA coach is just about the best job in the world.

KJ Kindler makes about $555,000+ / year, for example.

I doubt she’d leave NCAA coaching for any other job. 😀

A study published January 2023 looks at how NCAA coaches are supporting student-athletes … while also caring for their own mental health.

What impact do changes in recruiting and roster management during the pandemic have on their jobs?

What support is desired by coaches to help them navigate the challenges they and the athletes on their teams face?

Over 6,000 head and assistant coaches across all three NCAA divisions answered a short survey …

Asher Hong – Ri Se Gwang

Looks like something between Ri Se Gwang and Dragulescu, to me.

Judges don’t seem to care.

over 1 million watched NCAA Championships 2023

Yes the judging is silly. BUT if these numbers keep growing, we might want to stay with absurdly high scores.

It’s working.

Ashton Anaya – Rings champ 2023

2023 NCAA Rings Champion with only a C-part dismount. #respect

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Fred Richard – 6 apparatus

Fred is young. Fast improving. And the 2023 NCAA AA champion.

A strong all-arounder with excellent H Bar sounds just like the kind of guy Team USA wants to take to Worlds.

Click PLAY or watch his AA routines on YouTube. Love the Air Flairs.