A story of courage and determination.
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Category: psychology
Tsvetelina Stoyanova falls from 6th floor
when you feel like quitting
Japanese Men’s training camp
Choosing their team early allows team Japan, the favourites, to do a lot of team building in advance of Rio.
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https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4fpslv_20160610training-camp-bilingual_sport
Uchimura would like to continue through the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but no longer do the AA. He thinks Kenzo could one day be the Japanese and World AA Champ.
Rosie MacLennan on body image
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anorexia survivor Kayla Dyches
Kate Foster – Spirit of the Flame Award
Congratulations, Kate. You inspire us all.
Kate Foster named 2016 Robert Miller Spirit of the Flame Award recipient
meet gymnast John Willis
John tried Artistic at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.
John Willis, founder and Power2Inspire’s CEO (born without forearms or lower legs) is participating in all Olympic and Paralympic events in the run up to the 2016 Games in Rio.
(via Rec Gymnastics)
on deliberate practice
Wendy Bruce Martin posted an excellent article on Ericsson’s concept of deliberate practice (PDF).
1. The lesson must have clear goals.
2. The lesson must include specific tasks to increase performance.
3. The lesson must include constant monitoring and feedback.
Deliberate training is not as fun and exciting as just chucking tumbling passes. …
Gymnastics Coaching.com 