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Category: psychology
Laurie’s back at Camp
I was a doubter.
We’ve seen how difficult it is for past Olympians (aside from Simone) to make a comeback.
#respect for Laurie Hernandez.
Laurie Hernandez – comebacks ain’t easy
Laurie Hernandez has had a fantastic post-Olympics career. She’s everywhere. A winning media personality.
Yet Laurie’s decided to try a comeback. That ain’t easy — unless you are Simone.
Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.
Laurie retweeted this one.
Shawn Johnson’s baby girl
Jordan Chiles sent congratulations. And thanks.
Sam Oldham’s story
Former Team GB gymnast Sam Oldham is gunning for one last shot at Olympic glory – this is his story
… Oldham is out of Team GB and hasn’t competed at major championships in several years, yet he remains focused on making a surge for a place in the squad for Tokyo. …
“On paper, right now I’m in the worst possible place I’ve been in. I’m 26, not in the GB squad right now, my funding got dropped, I’m actually living with my grandparents. …
Sam Oldham on Team GB Olympic glory and frustrations, his battle with depression and the road to Tokyo 2020
Sam Mikulak on finishing 4th
Coaches need show this interview to their gymnasts.
Champions need to know how to win and lose with class.
I like Ellie Black in the same way — win or lose she’s the same.
Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.
personal best for Joe Fraser
passion in Men’s Gymnastics
These guys train years. Suffer much. All for the chance to try for Olympic qualification.
Here’s team Italy cheering Carlo Macchini’s H Bar routine in the qualification round.
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everyone loves Mykayla Skinner
Gymnastics and negative social media
some FANS are FANatics.
Fans experience euphoria during moments when play is going well for their team, and stress when play is going against their team. This tension between the two emotions generates an unusual sense of pleasure or heightened sensations. …
The more fans a sport has, the greater the number of haters, people who mostly participate in negative ways.
The sport of Figure Skating, I believe, has more haters than Gymnastics. Hiking far fewer.
We have a lot of young athletes, so it’s even more important to protect.
Best strategy is to BLOCK trolls when you first encounter them. Don’t engage — that’s what they want. Live in a social media bubble of people you like and respect. Ask your athletes to do the same.
When I think of FANatics I recall the 1996 film where Robert De Niro (the fan) is obsessed with baseball player Wesley Snipes.
Fandom to the extreme.
Click PLAY or watch the trailer on YouTube.
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