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    Parents Clothespin Trend

    My hesitation is that I would not want anyone getting close enough to an athlete or any child and being covert, even for a good reason. If someone is close enough to clip on a pin without someone knowing then they are close enough to steal or put something in a water bottle. I know it’s innocent...
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    Injury What is this mystery elbow injury and how could it be fixed?

    We can’t give medical advice on Chalk Bucket. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. Please talk to your parents and a physician.
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    NCAA NCAA Chat Week #8 (Feb. 17th - 23rd)

    I’ve been enjoying college gym this season. My new cable lineup has the SEC network and they feature two meets every Friday.
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    Parents Jelousy hate and rage from teamates and parents

    Nutter Butter is very real. She is a moderator, my friend, an experienced gym parent and a respected professional.
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    Parents Gym Change? Help

    Pay your bill. Pull her out. Explain to your daughter that it is for her safety. Then try other gyms.
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    Parents Best summer camp

    Best of anything for one person is not the best for someone else.
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    Anon Do I dare tell a coach the truth?

    I love what you’re saying. Your son wants to be treated with respect and he deserves that. I’m not sure a coach would take it well, it might get the response of “ don’t tell me how to coach”. There are coaches on this board who coach very much like your wording. Unfortunately, that has not...
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    Women 3 of my good friends have abs?

    It also depends on genetics, certain body types are more prone to visible abdominal muscles than others. It’s much more important to focus on what your body can do rather than how it looks.
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    Parents Just thinking

    I feel like we’ve been watching both of your kids since they were babies. Sarah Shire’s mom was on the old gym spot forum and now she’s married, a head coach of the women’s team at Penn State and she has two kids. I feel so old!
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    Men US Men Take The Bronze!

    Congratulations Kate!
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    Men 2024 Men's US Olympic Team

    Has anyone seen the post Shane made after trials? It was insightful about how he feels as an alternate.
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    Women 2024 US Olympic Trials

    Josc was amazing tonight
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    Men 2024 Men's US Olympic Team

    I’m excited about the team but really sad for Shane. I really like him. I’m curious who the non traveling alternates will be.
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