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  1. txgymfan

    Off Topic It’s not just gymnastics

    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...
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    Off Topic Former L10 gymnast is a Bobsled Olympian

    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/
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    WAG Tom Forster Stepping Down

    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...
  4. txgymfan

    Emma teaches wolf turns

    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.
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    US Alternate Tests Positive

    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.
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    MAG Allen Bowers - the only male alternate not named to national team

    This is so sad. Somehow it posted twice. Sorry.
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    Off Topic Athlete Skipping Media Obligations

    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...
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    Off Topic Good News/Funny Stories

    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...
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    Off Topic Navarro Cheer

    Has anyone watched the Docu series Cheer on Netflix? What did you think? I liked the students and appreciated their honesty. The coach disturbed me.
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    Parents Excited about the season

    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...
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    Off Topic Practice during vacation ?

    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...
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    WAG Article: Simone has changed gymnastics forever

    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.,
  13. txgymfan

    Parents Summer is starting

    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.
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    Off Topic Former elite training after having 3 children

    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...
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    Off Topic Australian Olympian on Ninja Warrior

    2008 Olympic Gymnast does a back hip circle up the warped wall. So cool!
  16. txgymfan

    Off Topic Positive Gymnastics/Olympic Role Models

    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...
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    Parents Parenting an Olympian by Shawn Johnson's mom

    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?
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    WAG New Penn State Coach

    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...
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    Off Topic Laura Wilkinson, diver, returns to competition

    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!
  20. txgymfan

    CB Scavenger Hunt

    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?

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