love Orozco

I was one of those who doubted John. Happily, I was wrong. πŸ™‚

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when you don’t make the Olympic team

Danell Leyva was the Bronze medalist all around at the London Olympics. This time he’s one of the reserves for Team USA:

Leyva, Modi, Whittenburg

What does coach Yin have to say about that?

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That’s a classy guy.

Here’s another classy guy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHH04FugkF0/

Kate Foster the Brave

A story of courage and determination.

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Kate

Benefits of Gymnastics

Jennifer from Gymnastics Lab has a guest post on Los Angeles School of Gymnastics.

Benefits of Gymnastics for Boys

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Benefits of Gymnastics for Girls

Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids

Social and character benefits

Research and findings about the benefits of gymnastics

Benefits of Gymnastics for Boys, Girls and All Kids

Kate Foster – Spirit of the Flame Award

Congratulations, Kate. You inspire us all.

Kate

Kate Foster named 2016 Robert Miller Spirit of the Flame Award recipient

meet gymnast Brielle Mulroy

Girl with Down syndrome finds perfect balance with gymnastics

Brielle and Mom
Brielle and coach Mom

(via GNN)

advice for young gymnasts

May 18, 2016
Rebecca Johnson

An Open Letter to Little Gymnasts

An Open Letter to Little Gymnasts

handling disappointment

Advice from Anne Josephson on these all too common challenges:

1. Not Moving Up a Level.

2. Not Qualifying for a Major Meet or Blowing it When You Get There.

3. An Injury at an Inopportune Time.

4. Losing a Skill.

5. A Mental Block or Major Fear.

6. A Plateau.

7. A Disappointing (or an Even Worse than Last Season) Season.

7 SETBACKS MOST GYMNASTS EVENTUALLY FACE (AND HOW THEY CAN REBOUND FROM THEM)

sad-gymnast

related – 9 BELIEFS THAT WILL (EVENTUALLY, PROBABLY) LEAD YOUR GYMNAST TO QUIT (OR AT LEAST BE VERY UNHAPPY)