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That’s coach Dave Adlard at the WOGA Camp.
Russian Olympic ban
Though I feel badly for all the innocent athletes, coaches and support officials in Russia, a penalty this severe was necessary if anti-doping is to be enforced.
IT HAS taken seven investigative reports and seven years. But at long last the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on December 5th to punish Russia for running a state-sponsored doping programme …
Russian athletes hoping to compete will have to do so carrying the Olympic flag and singing the Olympic anthem—if they can prove that they are clean. …
The decision is more embarrassing for Vitaly Mutko, Mr Putin’s deputy and the former minister for sport, who has been barred from the Olympics for life. Mr Mutko is also in charge of next year’s football World Cup, which Russia is hosting. …
Economist – Russia’s overdue Olympic ban is no cure for anti-doping impotence
Russian denials, including those of Svetlana Khorkina, are mostly wrong.
Russia should quit state sponsored doping. Putin must give that order.
related – Guardian – Of course Russian sport is corrupt, but then so are the Olympics
Canadian Gymnastics coach suspended
Former Quebec gymnasts accuse coach of sexually abusing them as minors in 1980s, ’90s
Today Michel Arsenault is a prominent competitive coach at Champions Gymnastics, Edmonton.
We have just learned of the allegations published by Radio-Canada.
We take these allegations seriously and want to reassure the parents and their children who attend our gym.
Moving forward, Mr. Arsenault will not be involved in any activities at Champions Gymnastics and will not be allowed on our premises.
This decision has been taken to allow our coaching team to pursue the club’s mission to offer our athletes an environment where they will be able to flourish.
For now, we have no other comment.
McKayla Maroney – victim statement
Sports Illustrated
McKayla Maroney: Nassar ‘Deserves to Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison’
Time Person of the Year – Silence Breakers
See the elbow in the right bottom corner of that photo. It’s a hospital worker from the middle of the country, who doesn’t feel that she can come forward without threatening her livelihood.
#MeToo Movement Is Person Of The Year, ‘Time’ Says
Stop to consider the courage it takes to stand up and make such a painful, personal accusation.
Our thanks to Rachael Denhollander, the first to publicly accuse Larry Nassar.
Back Bridge over a raging creek
Don’t fall, Chisa.
She was fine other than an injured pinky finger.
building a Ninja obstacle course
Many Gymnastics clubs are considering expanding their Parkour programs. It’s a good way to draw more older male participants to the facility.
American Gymnast posted some options.
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Zoe Littlewood – Mental Muscle Training
Zoe Littlewood, M. A. Sport Psychology Consultant, specializes in working with individuals, teams, parents and coaches to produce performance enhancement, mental toughness and a winning mindset.
She’s a former gymnast & coach with a Kinesiology degree as well.
You can get Zoe’s PDF booklet for free by signing up by email from this page:
Key mental SKILLS:
1. Bounce Back From Mistakes
2. Dealing with Fear and Mental Blocks
3. Performing Under Pressure
4. Mental Preparation
5. Confidence
6. Managing Perfectionism
Mental TECHNIQUES:
1. Success Routines
2. Cue Words
3. Emotional Game Plans
4. Thought Control
5. Goal-setting (process and outcome)
6. Visualization
It’s not a formal program, but rather a number of reminders and tips for gymnasts, coaches and parents. A few exercises for the athlete are included.
If you want more a one time Skype consolation costs $50 – $100.
Email mentalmuscletrainingsd (a) gmail.com
15 Giants on P Bars
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56-year-old Tkachev
Yoshinao Kimoto HB All Japan Masters Gymnastics Championship 2017.
Watch it on GymnasticsNews.
There’s a second better Tkachev at the end of the video.
(via Ono)
