In this episode Sam talks to Nicole Jontony, former collegiate gymnast, who is currently a sports dietitian at Ohio State University.
Joy of Maggie Nichols
FIFA’s Video Assistant Referee
The World Cup showed how VAR will shape soccer’s future
FIFA’s Video Assistant Referee tech has added a new dimension to the sport.
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suspension lifted for Dan Witenstein
I’m not clear on exactly what USAG uses to sanction members.
A neutral arbitrator felt USAG got it wrong in the case of this coach.
foot stretch training
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Danell Leyva at OTC
Nick Ruddock on leadership
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Takashi Kobayashi is dead
As feared, the great coach and coach educator Kobayashi sensei passed away on the evening of July 20 Japan time.
Stomach cancer.
His funeral will be held in Yokohama, his home town, on the 24th (the vigil on 23rd).
Takashi was one of the most widely admired and respected coaches worldwide. His philosophy and techniques shared through FIG coach education events greatly appreciated.
Everyone Who Knows Gymnastics Knows _____
interview with Bailey Ferrer’s Mom
Gym Blog Central:
We sat down with Lyn Ferrer, the mom of former Jr. Elite and now soon to be LSU Tiger Bailey Ferrer, to find out what it was like to raise an Elite gymnast. …
- How the decision was made to go elite
- Advice for picking an Elite gym/coach
- Boundaries between coach, parent, athlete
- Sacrifices an Elite family makes
- Time devoted to the sport
- Injuries
LF: We built a home and within 6 months we refinanced our home not once, but 3 times to support Bailey’s Elite travels to and from the “Ranch”, the USA Gymnastics National Training Center. The amount of monies for qualifying meets, hotels, American Classics, P&G’s, Classics, etc.; none of which includes your normal gym fees, doctor visits, and surgeries. …
GBC: Looking back, was there ever a time you should have called USA Gymnastics or Safe Sport on one of Bailey’s coaches? If yes, why didn’t you?
LF: As we look back on Bailey’s Elite training, my answer would be yes, we should have filed a complaint throughout those specific years.
