So upbeat. A joy to watch.
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Category: psychology
JaNay Honest reflects on her dream of competing for UCLA
This dream began when I attended the UCLA gymnastics camp for the first time. I fell in love with everything about the school …
The next day of training at my club gym, I walked in with my head held high, ready to seize the day. …
As I was getting my grips on, my coach walked over and asked me how camp was. …
The response I received was not what I expected. I expected to hear encouraging words, with reassurance that my coach would help me accomplish my dream. Instead, the words spoken to me were, “JaNay, you will never compete for UCLA.” …
The Only Person That Can Stop You Is YOU
near falls in Gymnastics …
Miss Val profile
teaching gymnasts good habits
Tony Retrosi:
In the gym I try to build new habits. Usually, we will work to get a particular healthy habit established or eliminate an unhealthy one. …
Basic Habits to Establish: Some Thoughts to Share With Athletes in Your Gym
Click through to read the tips.
day in the life of a male gymnast
This is a promotion video for Gymnastics World in California Bountiful, Utah. (Thanks Adam.)
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Thanks Hugh.
U.S. gymnasts voicing their concerns
Dvora Meyers posted a good summary of the U.S. gymnasts who have been speaking publicly and candidly about their grievances with the sport and Federation.
Let’s celebrate when athletes feel empowered to speak out. These issues should be addressed by every coach, athlete and parent.
Artistic Gymnastics is a great sport … but could be even better.
Abused Gymnasts’ Voices Are Finally Being Heard
Robert Andrews, M.A., founder and director of The Institute of Sports Performance, worked with a number of U.S. athletes — including Simone Biles — on “mental training” posted his response:
Many gymnasts in the U.S.A, and perhaps many other countries are taught:
Don’t challenge or question a coach’s authority.
Don’t have a voice or speak up to address any concerns you have as a gymnasts.
Don’t utilize personal power in your relationship with your coach.
Don’t complain about the way you are being treated.
USAG Sexual Abuse Scandal Is A Symptom Of Deeper Issues
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Kyla Ross’ father on goal setting
An excerpt from the 2013 FloGymnastics Beyond the Routine documentary.
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Dad was a baseball player.
Alina Kabaeva profile
Alina Kabaeva is one of the most decorated gymnasts in Rhythmic Gymnastic history, with 2 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship medals, and 25 European Championship medals…
Kabaeva was among the six Russian athlete torch bearers who carried the Olympic flame through Fisht Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. …
Click PLAY or watch an interview from before her first Olympics on YouTube. She is a very confident athlete.
She’s no longer a Russian parliamentarian, by the way.
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