augmented reality for Gymnastics Coaching

I can’t foresee computers taking over for coaches any time soon, but I’m certain we’ll be using augmented reality lenses.

I’d like to watch gymnasts training over-layed with A.R. ideal models.

We might also be able to keep stats on our athletes, too. Click PLAY or watch a simple example on YouTube. (4 years ago)

Kohei Uchimura – Longines Ambassador

Longines is proud to announce that Japanese artistic gymnast Kohei Uchimura has been appointed as its new Ambassador of Elegance …

World Champion wears glasses

I competed Gymnastics with glasses. Very rarely did they fly off though I didn’t secure them with a strap.

So I was one of many cheering the only competitor at Worlds 2017 wearing glasses.

Stacy Pratt was another. Read her post on Hello Giggles:

Why I loved watching glasses-wearer Morgan Hurd win the Gymnastics World Championship

gymnasts are academically strong

Yet another example.

The Academic Progress Rate (APR) is an NCAA multi-year measurement of academic progress and an institution’s retention of student-athletes.

Thanks Greg.

 

SciFi Tango

Bruno then declared it the best dance of the season. They got a perfect 40. …

Lindsey Stirling and Mark Ballas dance the Argentine Tango to “Human”  by Sevdaliza on Dancing with the Stars …

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

via Nastia

Shawn Johnson to MTV’s “The Challenge”

… Riding on the success of “Champs vs. Pros” from earlier this year, there will be a second installment called “Champs vs. Stars.” Ten elite champions from “The Challenge” will take on 10 stars from various industries.

Of course, there are accomplished athletes among the stars, such as Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Shawn Johnson, MMA athlete Michelle Waterson, volleyball player Kim Glass, and retired NFL player Terrell Owens. The cast members will be competing for their share of $150,000 to donate to their favorite charities.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Yep. I’ll be giving this a miss.