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Highlights from this year’s Kitchen Gymnastics World Competition in Monterrey, Mexico.
11 photos.
Seems next year’s KGWC will be in Zimbabwe.
I just read that over 40 million Americans now put content on the internet (photos, blogs, videos, websites, etc.). You could announce your own World Championships of _________.
Former Oklahoma University women’s gymnastics head coach Steve Nunno disputes claims made by critics that there was any controversy surrounding his recent resignation. He simply wants to spend more time with his family.
He had been disciplined by the NCAA for having too many mandatory practices.
Nunno responded to claims by Amanda Turner, a writer for International Gymnast Magazine, that the coach had pushed his athletes too far and was threatening at times regarding weight regulations.
Paul Ziert, an instructor at the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy in Norman and former OU women’s gymnastics head coach, compared Nunno’s coaching style to the stereotypical style of the Eastern European Bloc.
Nunno responds to allegations of coaching misconduct ::
I did one trip with Steve Nunno back when he coached world champion Shannon Miller. At that time I felt his coaching style was far too negative and severe. The US team was embarrassed by his behaviour.
Perhaps it is time for him to retire.
I’ve seen a number of BASE jumping (Building, Antenna, Span, and Earth videos lately. This one features gainer back somersault starts including one from handstand. Another guy starts with inward gainer.
If you have ever felt an urge to jump off the Eiffel tower, click on the video below. Or watch it on YouTube.
Needless to say, BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous of the acrobatic sports. Tony Coombes, 30, from Australia slammed into a cliff face after leaping from Trollveggen, also know as Troll Wall, in Norway. The 7th to die there.
Was he a foolish amateur? No, Coombes was a member of a team that won the 2004 world BASE jumping championships.
There is an author named Murray Hughes who’s work I can dismiss unseen.
At a glance, his website shouted alarmist sensationalism. When I read this statement, Hughes lost me forever.
Anorexia: As many as 62% of gymnasts are effected!
This is wrong, long ago debunked by Bill Sands and others. Competitive female artistic gymnasts are at no greater risk than their non-gymnast classmates.
I am still irate from the day one of my gymnast came into the gym in tears, crying, because kids at school called her an anorexic gymnast. Needless to say she was a healthy, slim gymnast.
If you see any products tagged with “Secrets Revealed”, approach with caution.
Mr. Hughes, the real danger in our society is child obesity. Why don’t you write a book on that topic.
Kyle Shewfelt, Olympic Floor Champion, recommends the GymJam camp run by US Olympic Coach 2004, Chris Waller. His camp is loaded with world class staff: Mohini Bhardwaj, Jason Gatson, Kip Simons and many, many more! Camp is June 25-30, 2006.
::::: GymJam Camp Official Site
Jacob Small tipped us off to something cool. Fashionable clothing for gymnastics & cheer. Or anyone.
This site has a great name too — CanYouSayGeronimo.com
Free downloads of Shaun White and the rest of their team. Very professional photo wallpaper.
United States Olympic Committee – 2006 U.S. Olympic Team wallpapers, videos
I cheered when Shaun White won the Olympic Gold in men’s halfpipe snowboard in 2006.
He’s a double pro, snowboarder and skateboarder, from California. I became a fan after seeing a DVD he circulated widely in 2005 called The White Album. His life story as a teen prodigy, hanging with Tony Hawk, is truly remarkable.
I’m booked as a guest coach at 4 summer camps, so far. I love them. Summer training is my favourite time of year.
John Howard, prolific gymnastics pundit, posted a good article:
5 Reasons to Pick a Gymnastics Camp
Another gymnastics movie in 2006? Excellent!
It’s based on the Dan Millman classic. Millman even has a bit role in the film.
But I’m particularly keen to see Nick Nolte as the sage.
USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program National Health Care Referral Network.
Check their list of medical practitioners with proven experience working with high level athletes.
This is one small part of the US Athlete Wellness program, the goals of which I am not entirely clear. (Leave a comment on this post if you can illuminate me.)
Many excellent articles are associated with this program including, as an example, Creating a Healthy & Effective Motivational Climate, by Marilyn Strawbridge, Ph.D. & Nancy Marshall, B.A. published in Technique magazine.
Nancy Thies Marshall is the manager of USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program 2006.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 