https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/24/cal-swimmers-allege-coach-teri-mckeever-bullied-and-verbally-abused-them-for-years/?fbclid=IwAR2JPZwv5-fx1YikSVQP3jKaunxInN283eFuBDziLn0ul9NdWNZ-m13FWzY&fs=e&s=cl
Swim coach Teri McKeever is alleged to have bullied swimmers for almost 20 years.
She the...
Her story was shared in another group, I thought you would enjoy it.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/olympics/unlv-track-star-kaysha-love-develops-love-skill-for-bobsled-2519328/
Per gymcastic
Forester’s statement: “My passion for this sport has always been working with coaches and athletes to bring out the best in each. I am so proud of what the Women’s Program has accomplished in the last three years and it has been an incredible honor to lead Team USA. Thank you to...
Look at this cute clip of US Alternate Emma teaching former Japanese gymnasts to do the wolf turn. It’s so fun.
I‘ve never seen the sill broken down like that.
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
Alternate on US women's gymnastics team tests positive for COVID-19
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/19/us-womens-gymnastics-team-alternate-tests-positive-covid-19/8010523002/
Let the speculation begin.
Naomi Osaka one of the top ranked tennis players has declared that she is skipping media obligations at the French Open this year because she thinks it’s detrimental to her mental health...
Let’s share good news and funny stories. I could use a grin please share some of yours.
I‘ll start.
I watch a thre year old boy during the week and he learned to spell his name! He also opened the car door for the first time and he said he “Used all my muscles”. He is blissfully unaware of...
Optional season is about to start for many of our members. What are you and or your gymnast excited about in the new year or season? Compulsory season has just finished, what skills are your gymnasts ready to train hard?
Vetran parents, please join in about your hopes for the new season or your...
Not for Simone! She’s going to the beach and not stepping foot in a gym.
https://people.com/sports/simone-biles-really-excited-getaway-with-boyfriend/
I love her honesty. It’s so refreshing for an elite gymnast to admit she takes vacations and has a serious boyfriend, both of those topics...
https://slate.com/culture/2019/08/simone-biles-triple-double-us-championships-kansas-city.html
Excellent article about how Simone has changed the sport both in and out of the gym.,
Let’s celebrate! What are you looking forward to this summer both for your gymnast and for you/your family.
I’m ready to spend more time with the kids and can’t wait to see my parents at the lake later this summer.
https://www.instagram.com/kbodie3/
Saw this on another site and was impressed enough to share with you.
Krystal Bodenschatz ( formerly Uzelac) was an elite in the late 90s, early 2000s.
She is training a double pike off beam, a double layout dismount on bars , a 2.5 twist on floor (onto a...
Spinning off the SJ and Aly threads.
Who are the former gymnasts or other Olympic sport role models that you most admire and hope your DD or DS will notice and why?
During the Olympics, I made it a point to talk about Katie Ledecky. She is one of the best swimmers of all time, a student at...
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/columnists/kyle-munson/2017/05/12/olympic-gold-through-parents-eyes-shawn-johnson-easts-mom-still-cant-wait-get-her-back/318525001/
I saw this on another forum and thought you would be interested to read her perspective. What do you think?
The new coach is Sarah Shire Brown. She was first alternate at the 2004 Olympuc trials.
Her mom used to post here and was one of the first to post about the difficulties if D1 college gymnastics. Sarah transferred from Utah to Missouri after a difficult freshman year. I hope she has learned...
At the age of 39!
Laura is a former Karoly gymnast and won gold medal in Sydney at the 2000 Olympics. She is a mom of 3 kids under the age of six.
I've been following her of Facebook for years and admire her preserverance and attitude. She posted this video a few days ago. She is amazing!
As I was typing I gave myself an idea. Please feel free to add to it.
One of our favorite elements is the Dick Mount. We want to see international dicks at the Olympics. Post link to video or just tell us who did it when at the O's.
What other elements should we looking for?