Faith Torrez wins American Classic Sr

1. Faith Torrez 54.850
2. Emily Lee 52.550
3. Shania Adams 51.650

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Ciena Alipio wins American Classic Jr

1. Ciena Alipio 53.800
2. Karis German 53.350
3. Anya Pilgrim 52.900

introducing el-grip Giants

Al Fong. 

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The first time I saw this approach was from John Smith.

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FUNditioning with Sliders

The late, great NASA Head Coach John Smith put together the best video for using sliders.

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The Slider drills that John presents will help develop the core, abs, pecs, biceps, triceps, gluts, hamstrings, quadriceps, delts, traps and obliques, ankle, foot and Achilles tendons…all in a fun, positive environment.

FUNditioning Video $19.95 (with Sliders $24.95)

Jeremy Mosier actually prefers cafeteria trays.

Leanne Wong training big skills

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Click PLAY or watch 4 twists from Rod on YouTube.

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training in Russia

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https://twitter.com/russiangymstan/status/1142038667759955968

related – interview with Andrei Rodionenko in advance of European Games in Minsk

Letter from a Gymnastics Mom

Reflecting on the sport after her daughter’s last meet.

INTRODUCTION to competitive coaching in Canada

First you take the non-competitive Foundations course.

Next you register for a 4-day Competition 1 (C1) coaching course.

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Clinician Jeremy Mosier ran a C1 WAG course at his Gym Pegasus in Calgary last weekend.

I had 4 coaches assist Jeremy. This was part of the training program for those four to teach the course in future.

Comp 1 is about 30% Theory, 70% in-Gym.