Awesome. But there’s some risk of that being called Dragulescu with staggered hands.
making FUN of Oklahoma coaches
😀
NCAA coaches lack … Artistry?
Rhythm? 😀
DTB Pokal Team Challenge MAG
USA wins the team competition in both JR and SR.
1. United States 258.800
2. Japan 253.950
3. Turkey 247.350
4. Italy 245.750
5. Switzerland 243.900
6. France 243.250
7. Great Britain 240.550
8. Canada 240.000
9. Brazil 239.600
10. Germany II 239.250
11. Israel 234.400
12. Germany I 231.550
Though this is an invitational, many of the best gymnasts in the world were there.
Only CHN, JPN, and GBR have qualified for the Paris Olympics. Nine more teams will be selected at Worlds 2023.
Read Lauren’s LIVE blog.
DTB Pokal Team Challenge JR MAG
Derrian Gobourne reflects
“The Queen” will retire after this season.
In this interview she thinks back to her coach Laura who had faith in her switching from Cheer to Gymnastics. And much more.
Oklahoma ready for the post season
Teens need motivation ➙ e.g. Sport
I’ve always felt the average teen competitive gymnast is psychologically safer — on average — than their classmates.
Spending 20+ hours a week on a sport or activity has risks. BUT staying home scrolling TikTok and other social media may be even more damaging.
The Gym is one place in a teen’s life where profanity is rare. Structure is clear. Rules in place.
The culture of a Gymnastics club is far healthier — on average — than school or the mall.
Sadly, this is increasingly true in the USA according to a new study.
Of course this is even more true of teens identifying as — or confused about — being LGBQ+. One American political party is targeting those young people for attack.
Bottom line for coaches and all adults is to be patient and supportive of teenagers. It’s a difficult time of life for many.
Soccer is stupid, anyway 😀
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#respect Janelle McDonald
Coach Janelle McDonald has been with UCLA gymnastics for less than a year, but the program can feel her impact already. After finishing the regular season at No. 18 in the country a year ago, the Bruins now sit at No. 4 …
“If it wasn’t for Janelle, we wouldn’t be the Bruins we are today,” said sophomore Jordan Chiles. …
“It feels like it’s a dream come true,” (Margzetta) Frazier said. “It’s too good to be true that Janelle is here, and she’s done nothing but lift and empower and learn.” …
Daily Bruin
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