LOVE Mia Takekawa’s Beam

Without question one of the best in NCAA.

Watch her unique arm actions. Non-stop compelling choreography.

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the “Marina” Bars dismount

This is incredible.

Nekrasova Marina from Azerbaijan, now age-26, trained this dismount but never did it in competition.

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Why we love Acrobatic Gymnastics

For me Acro is the most impressive form of Gymnastics.

NO APPARATUS.

What amazing things can humans do using only their own bodies?

And what kind of Gymnastics welcomes ALL BODY TYPES?

Lourenco Franca sums it up well.

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Elizabeth Culton – Beam

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Tony Retrosi on USA Coordinator search

Right now U.S. Elite Coaching Association Chairman Tony Retrosi is working with the Swiss National team as they build a more positive culture.

But Tony weighed in on the current search for the next women’s National Team Coordinator:

As a coach, I do not coach the same way today as I did 30 years ago or even 5 years ago. I will not coach the same way in 5 years as I do today. We learn, we make path corrections and move forward. What is completely acceptable today will be frowned upon in just a few short years. Like a hair cut or a suit, Today I look cool.  In a few years, Oh my god, what was I thinking?! 

The USA is searching for a new National Team Coordinator. Reality is that there are not a lot of qualified individuals.  For the record, I do not feel I am qualified or interested.

Going down the list of my rules here are my thoughts.  …

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Trampoline on a GIANT net

Thomas Hubener has a great YouTube channel for circus training.

In this video he reveals backstage Trampoline training on the giant net in Cirque’s KURIOS.

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2022 NCAA Regionals Draw

On the up side, it was done much better than last year.

On the down side, there’s still plenty to complain about — especially if you are Iowa State.

If you want a detailed breakdown of what’s happening, click over to Balance Beam Situation. It includes all the individuals that qualified.

Regionals will be hosted March 30-April 2 at four schools:

  • Oklahoma
  • Auburn
  • NC State
  • Washington

Here’s a summary.

Lauren Guerin – best FX 2022?

Anybody tumbling lower should be deducted.

Superb leap and jumps.

Entertaining and energetic choreography.

NCAA judges should be studying this routine to fine tune who’s actually deserving of a 10.0 on floor.

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