Aleah Finnegan for the Philippines

As an FIG clinician, I’ve learned that having foreign gymnasts compete for less developed nations is a positive … WHEN it helps develop the sport in that nation.

In this case, I’m 100% supportive of Aleah representing Philippines at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games May 12 to 23 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

She’ll be an inspiration to the girls in that country.

The women’s team is composed of Aleah Finnegan, Chiara Andrews, Ancilla Lucia Mari Manzano, Lucia Gabriel Gutierrez, Kursten Rogue Lopez and Christina Onofre Loberanes. …

Yulo banners SEA Games squad

Support gymnasts in Ukraine

Head coach of Ohio State’s men’s gymnastics team and former gymnast with three Olympic medals, including two gold, is sending out a plea to help gymnasts in Ukraine.

You can help! …

Details

You can Venmo funds to Rustam Sharipov and he’ll personally make sure tape, grips and other supplies get to gymnasts who need them.

Leadership – Lexi Graber

Every Gym needs leaders. On the competition floor. And in training.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Heath Thorpe – Takamoto 1/2

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NCAA Report Card: March 16, 2022

Brandis Heffner runs down where the top teams stand leading into the playoffs:

Top of the Class – Florida:

Currently boasting the highest possible score if everyone were to match their season high (199.475), the Gators have shown the potential to explode for humongous totals on any event. Trinity Thomas is a quarter-tenth shy on bars of earning a 10.0 on every event in a single season, and she’s led Florida to an undefeated season …

Read more …

happier, healthier coaches & gymnasts

Kim Shore was a great gymnast, a Gym Mom, past Director for Gymnastics Canada — and an important voices for improving Gymnastics culture.

This interview is excellent information for all coaches, parents and sport leaders.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Ethan McGuinness – Power Tumbler

Ethan is from Australia, training with coach Dima Kachan.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/intlgymnast/status/1502706046741135362

College Bound Camp – Canada

Calgary Gymnastics Centre will be hosting a camp for WAG interested in competing in the NCAA.

This is an ideal opportunity for Canadians who want to learn more about the U.S. College system.

July 1-3, 2022 – Calgary

In fact, NCAA coaches will be coaching the training groups.

Register via ShowtimeCC.com.

There are other College Bound Camps available at FlipFest: TN and Fuzion: MO.

Thanks Kelsey.