John Geddert was head coach of the 2012 U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team, which won a gold medal.
eNassar was the team’s doctor and also treated injured gymnasts at Twistars, Geddert’s Lansing-area gym for elite athletes. …
Geddert was suspended by Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics during the Nassar scandal. He told families in 2018 that he was retiring. …
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SHIFT podcast – Parent Episode
Dealing successfully with parents is a coaching skill.
BUT a skill set for which many of us have little training.
HANDLING CONFLICTS, REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS, AND SETTING BOUNDARIES
Guests:
Diana and Chelcie of The Routine Podcast have one of the most popular podcasts we’ve ever done which was related to parenting (find that episode here). Due to their amazing perspective as a former NCAA gymnast (Chelcie) and a mother of an NCAA gymnast (Dianna) I wanted to have them on to offer their thoughts.
Eva Shute also had one of the most popular podcasts we’ve done related to culture change and a lot of that conversation revolved around parents (find that episode here). …
Click through to Shift Movement Science.
Nebraska – Black Lives Matter
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coach sentenced to 32 years in prison
Joseph Hannon, 25, was sentenced to 32 years in prison Friday on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. …
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Air Mat for diving
Santa Clara Diving Club, California.
Perhaps divers would be more confident in take-off knowing the edge is softer than usual.
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Thanks Thomas.
Elite Canada VIDEOS – part 1
Some of the top gymnasts in Canada are still locked out. Not training.
We hope they will all be able to get ready for the final two virtual tests.
There will be three virtual competitions in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics held this spring, starting with Elite Canada.
VIDEO SUBMISSION: February 3-9, 2021
JUDGING: February 12-14, 2021
Gymnastics Canada
Surprisingly, this NEW format seems to have worked. Canada is a huge nation and travel is a pain at the best of times.
The videos are hosted on a dedicated Vimeo account. It seems they can’t be shared on social media.
Riley McCusker interview
Scott Bregman interview Riley about Winter Cup 26-28 February.
“I’m really excited for this meet,” she continued. “I’m really not putting any pressure on myself to do anything amazing, but I just can’t wait to go and get out on the floor again.”
Though her exact plans for competition remain in flux, McCusker said she will definitely participate on the uneven bars and balance beam. …
… Jade reached out to me. She’s been my friend forever,” recalled McCusker. “She’s like, ‘Why don’t you come to my gym?’ And I was like, ‘Arizona? Ok.’ …
Riley McCusker: “I love gymnastics again.”
The 2018 World team gold medallist on her move to Arizona, finding joy in the sport during Olympic postponement and her plans to return to competition
Simone still doesn’t trust USAG
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morality of NCAA 2021
Chelcie and Dianna have not been podcasting regularly this season.
Like many of us, they have mixed feelings as to whether live competitions should have continued.
I relate.
Click PLAY or watch The Routine on YouTube.
Long Island University Sharks
One of the good news stories in 2021 is the start of a NEW NCAA Division 1 team.
The Long Island University women’s gymnastics team competed for the first time in program history on Saturday, Feb. 13, hosting the University of New Hampshire in its inaugural meet …
LIU Athletics
They have great social media. And plenty of fans already.
Congratulations to Head Coach Randy Lane.
