Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Michele Amidon, former US National team player for USA Hockey and director of womens hockey explains how even at the Olympic level they stress the enjoyment of the journey and not on the wins and loses. She talks on how parents of youth players need to enjoy…
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Champion
If you’re a champion, you have to have it in your heart. Chris Evert
Meet Natali Ruzich – 2011 Graduating Senior
Natali Ruzich Level 10 Hillsdale, NJ Gym: ENA Paramus Coaches: Craig & Jen Zappa College Plans: Temple University/Kinesiology Academics: Honor Roll Gymnastics: 2009 Level 9 Eastern 1st Place Beam & 2nd Place All Around
6 States 2011 – Results
2011 USAG-NJ Level 6 State Championships Hosted by Atlantic Coast Gymnastics 23 January 2011 Congrats to US Gym 2011 Level 6 State Champion Team Team & Individual Results HERE 2 Records Set – View State Records HERE 1 114.300 US Gym 2 113.775 Devlin 3 112.725 HOH 4 111.375 Action 5 111.100 ENA Paramus 6…
5 States 2011 – Results
2011 USAG-NJ Level 5 State Championship Hosted by Atlantic Coast Gymnastics 22 January 2011 Congrats to Rebound Gymnastics 2011 Level 5 State Champions Team & Individual Results HERE View State Records HERE Team Results 1 113.850 Rebound 2 113.425 Arena 3 112.900 La Gymnastique 4 112.850 Rising Stars 5 112.675 Classic 6 112.600 Northeast Elite
Winning
Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi
After Workout/After Meet Conversations
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library We don’t have Halftimes, but the end of workout or the end of a meet is a great time to summarize the event with a positive conversation.
Ability + Motivation + Attitude = Success
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz
The Buddy System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library A Workout or Meet idea called the “Buddy System”.
Memories
A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever. Mary Lou Retton
Honor the Sport – Respect the ROOTS
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Honoring the Sport means respecting the sport’s ROOTS, where ROOTS stands for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self.
Enjoy the Sport
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. Michael Jordan
Positive Attitude
Joe’s gonna be smokin’ an’ I ain’t even jokin but I’ll be peckin’ and a pokin’ and I’ll pour water on that smokin’. Now this might astound and amaze ya but I will destroy Jo Frazier. Muhammed Ali
Home Runs
Home run hitters strike out a lot. Reggie Jackson
Wanting To Be Successful Is Not Enough
Kevin Spacey gets to the heart of what it takes. Powerful words to live by.
Parent’s Role
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Parents’ Role Some of today’s most successful athletes credit their success to their parents. Listen to how USA Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza’s parents supported her and how each parent took on a different role.
The Criticism Sandwich
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The Criticism Sandwich approach to corrections:
Luck?
Luck? Sure. But only after long practice and only with the ability to think under pressure. Babe Didrikson Zaharias