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quarterback Caleb Williams on mental health

A powerful moment.

The Heisman Trophy winner 2022 was devastated after a 52–42 loss.

He went directly to the stands to sob in his mother’s arms.

Asked about his reaction after the Washington loss, Williams said it’s important to be himself.

“I’ve been an advocate for mental health, trying to show your emotions and express yourself, things like that,” Williams said to the Orange County Register’s Luca Evans.

“It’s something I’ve been doing since I was young and now, being on the national level, being able to try and share that awareness with the public.” …
Sports Illustrated

Concussion Ball is rife with toxic masculinity.

Caleb Williams is the opposite. Confident enough not to hide his emotions.

He was criticized by some dinosaurs. But I call Caleb a winner. Like Simone in Tokyo.

It’s Movember …

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.

It is a portmanteau of the Australian-English diminutive word for moustache, “mo”, and “November”. …

One spokesperson for men’s mental health is our own Nile Wilson.

He’s been very open about his own personal struggles with mental health issues and gambling addiction.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (2022)

Mélanie – 4 apparatus in Team

The happiest team in Antwerp was France, finishing 3rd.

It reminded me of Canada finishing 3rd in 2022 Liverpool.

Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos was a rock.

Click PLAY or watch all 4 routines on YouTube.

Gymnastics Culture Cure by Dave Tilley

A new book by Dr. Dave Tilley, CEO/Founder of SHIFT Movement Science, is now available.

My goal with it is simple – help you learn ways to improve your happiness and performance in gymnastics.

Toxic gymnastics cultures, when left unchecked, erode everyone inside making a massive negative impact on their health and performance while healthy gymnastics cultures, when nourished, elevate everyone to their highest levels of enjoyment in the sport.

… I summarize the best tools, strategies, and exercises that I see in gyms with incredible cultures full of happy, healthy, high performing people.

It has 90+ pages over 5 chapters, and 25 hands on exercises for you to do using templates and worksheets.

Click HERE for details.

The launch price is $39.99.

That includes the eBook and some additional benefits:

FREE access to the exclusive Gymnastics Culture Q&A
FREE access to the private Gymnastics Culture Lecture

Pride Tape

The NHL (National Hockey League) was infamously homophobic and non-diverse.

I know. I’m a Canadian.

That league has improved tremendously in recent years, however. Protecting minority players and taking actions so that all in the sport can be treated equally.

But now …

Rainbow-colored Pride Tape has been part of pro ice hockey for seven years, symbolizing the sport’s pledge to be welcoming and inclusive. But the NHL has banned the athletic tape, quickly sparking a backlash.

Critics say the league’s decision is a step backward. …

The tape got a big boost in early 2016, when the Edmonton Oilers used it as a way to support young LGBTQ+ athletes who might otherwise quit playing ice hockey in the face of homophobia and discrimination. …
The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans

Marian Studenic of the New Jersey Devils

One bit of good news where I live …

In response to the unfortunate ban by the @NHL on #pridetape we are sending rolls out to #Alberta schools. The core purpose of #pridetape is to promote diversity, equality and inclusion through sport. Email us at info@everactive.org if your school is interested. #abed pic.twitter.com/2uMecgYn9B
— Ever Active Schools (@EverActiveAB) October 19, 2023

Rebeca on training after knee injuries

Rebeca Andrade has had 3 ACL tears: 2015, 2017, and 2019.

Yet she came back to be competing the all-around right beside the greatest gymnast all time, Simone.

It’s possible.

Since her three major knee injuries, Andrade has picked her spots to compete extremely carefully.

After her 2022 World all-around win, she didn’t compete on the floor exercise again until this year’s Worlds in Antwerp.

“I have complete freedom to talk to Chico [Francisco Porath], who is my coach, and he knows that when I’m in pain, I tell him that, ‘Today, it is very difficult. Is it okay for us to hold off on that workout, to do a lighter workout?’ because he knows that the next day I’m going to arrive at the gym and I’m going to do my best,” explained Andrade of her approach.

“This is very important to me. This exchange that we have, this trust that we have in each other – and also, the physical part, the physical trainer, the multidisciplinary part also with physiotherapy, massage therapy, psychologist [is important].
Olympics.com

In just three seasons, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade has piled up 11 World and Olympic medals.

But medals aren't always her focus.

"If I said this went through my mind, it would be a lie, but every time I arrive at a competition, it’s to fight."@timebrasil | @cbginastica
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) October 21, 2023

Angelina Melnikova interview

It can’t be easy to be one of the best gymnasts in the world, unable to compete internationally.

This long interview is excellent. And about as honest as possible under the Putin dictatorship.

She expects not be allowed to compete Paris. Unsure about 2028 L.A.

Read Melnikova’s opinions on Biles, Rodionenko, Russian gymnastics and whether she will compete in Paris 2024 : https://t.co/XpcxRdhW8T pic.twitter.com/O9aaxnfGri
— Elizabeth Booth (@RussianGymnast) October 17, 2023