coach feedback in Gymnastics

Ideally, work on ONE correction at a time.

As gymnasts become more skilled, some can process trying to change two or more things on the next attempt.

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NCAA 16 teams Vegas Jan 6-7, ’23

The 2023 NCAA season will open with the Super 16 invitational at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on January 6 and 7. The largest college invitational in memory will feature about 300 gymnasts from teams in the Big Ten, Big 12, EAGL, MRGC, Pac-12 and SEC. Fisk will also open its inaugural season at the event.

Presented in four sessions over two days …

Super 16 Brings Olympians, National Champions to Las Vegas for NCAA Opening Weekend

“Flashing the U” at Utah

It all started with gymnast Melissa Vituj. And one of the team’s loyal fans, John Bircumshaw.

Wolf Turn WORLD RECORD 😀

Daniel Ribeiro 5-year-contract at Illinois

Congratulations to the new permanent Head Coach, Daniel Ribeiro.

Ribeiro was named interim head coach this past summer after serving four seasons as assistant coach and seven years as the associate head coach for the Illini, and in November, he promptly signed one of the top recruiting classes in the nation. …

Fighting Illini

new Gymnastics Canada complaints program

I just sent in my consent form to participate in Gymnastics Canada’s new system for lodging complaints.

The goal is to make the process more independent. Hopefully better — though there are always unintended consequences of any change.

As of December 19, 2022, Gymnastics Canada is a Program Signatory of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC).

This means that, from the date, any allegation of maltreatment or other prohibited behavior, as defined in the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), against a UCCMS participant of Gymnastics Canada must be filed directly with the OSIC. …

To validate whether a complaint may be admissible to this service, or for assistance in filing a complaint, anyone can contact the Canadian Sport Helpline at 1 888 837-7678 or by email at info(a)abuse-free-sport.ca

Canadians should check their email to see if they have been asked to fill out this form as the deadline is December 19, 2022.

Anyone choosing not to sign on might have to terminate their affiliation with Gymnastics Canada.

reporting abuse while protecting privacy

One of the MANY problems parents have with reporting suspected abuse is protecting the privacy of their children.

It’s more common than not that they decide to stay quiet, rather than risk later consequences for their child.

ProPublica is one of the best news organizations in the world.

Abigail Kramer from that site reflects on her experience:

The Balancing Act of Reporting on Vulnerable Kids While Protecting Their Privacy