New Jersey’s Level 8 Teams placed 1st in 5 of 6 Age Divisions and 2nd in the Jr A Division. Well done gymnasts, coaches and parents! Individual Results HERE Full Results Link HERE 1st Place Teams Pictured below
Category: Inspiration
Good Sportsmanship from the Stands
Parents’ checklist for before, during, and after the game: In a recent high school basketball game in Texas, the fans of the home team stood up and turned their backs to the court at the students of the opposing team were introduced. The photo was posted to Facebook and shared by the local TV station,…
A Little History
At the ninth World Gymnastics Championships in 1930 at Luxembourg, the competition included the pole vault, broad jump, shot put, rope climb and a 100-meter sprint. Track and field did not fully disappear from the World Gymnastics Championships circuit until the 1954 competition. At the 1924 Games in Paris, the basis of modern Olympic gymnastics…
Pressure
Remember that “Pressure is a Privilege.” An oft-quoted remark from tennis great Billie Jean King — “pressure is a privilege” – means the athlete gets to experience the thrill of a meaningful moment. If the moment didn’t matter, there would be less thrill in passing the test…and less of a learning opportunity should the athlete fall short….
Go USA – Women Win Worlds 2014
The USA Women’s Team won their second straight World Championships in China. Follow the Competition HERE
Positive Rewards
Coaching Tip from the Postive Coaching Alliance and Liberty Mutual’s Play Positive program. Positive Rewards – Create rewards other than MVP to reward what you value. Try selecting the Most Valuable Teammate, or a the Most Ready To Go award. Involve your athletes in choosing the winner. http://youtu.be/qYvqdmdE0Ns
Congrats Jazzy
Congrats to New Jersey’s Jazmyn “Jazzy” Foberg/MG Elite. Jazzy is the 2014 P&G National Gymnastics Championships Jr National All Around & Uneven Bar National Champion and has been named to the USA Jr National Team. Go NJ
NJ Elites at US Classics
Jazmyn “Jazzy” Foberg/MG Elite finished 5th AA in the Junior competition at the US Classic Meet held 1/2 August in Chicago and Melissa Reinstadtler/Rebound finished 8th in the Senior Division. Congrats to both athletes!
Parents – Give Your Gymnast An Emotional Fill Up
As parents, we try to keep our children’s “Emotional Tanks” full. “Emotional Tank” is like a car’s gas tank; when it’s full they can go most anywhere, but when it’s empty they go nowhere. Parents sometimes refer to “Tank Filling” as “happy talk.” But remember, the praises must be truthful and specific. For more tips…
Dealing With Mistakes
Responsible Sports Series from Liberty Mutual Insurance Although USA Volleyball’s Carli Lloyd admits she is hard on herself, she shares the process she goes through when dealing with mistakes. Even a professional like Carli explains that she is “still working to get better at”.
Rivalry & Respect
Responsible Sports Series from Liberty Mutual Insurance What goes into an intense rivalry? Jenny Potter, 1998 Olympic women’s ice hockey gold medalist, shares her personal experiences playing in college and for Team USA and the rivalries associated with both. Jenny share, “We have always emphasized respect. Respect for yourself and respect for your opponents.”
Objective & Process Goals
Responsible Sports Series from Liberty Mutual Insurance Brandon Slay, Olympic gold medalist and current USA Wrestling Resident Freestyle coach, shares the two types of goals he believes are “ultra important” for athletes. Brandon goes on to explain these two, objective goals and process goals, and how athletes can create and utilize both.
Motivation
USA Volleyball’s Carli Lloyd shares some quotes and family inspiration that has motivated her through her career. Carli quotes running legend Steve Prefontaine saying, “to give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Video from Positive Coaching Alliance & ResponsibleSports.com
It’s a Family Team
Article from Positive Coaching Alliance & LMI Responsible Sports video series: US Water Polo’s Tumua Anae shares the personal story of how her father and his seven brothers, as well as her immediate family, helped translate competition within her family to in the pool. “I really pulled from that competition.” Tumua goes on, “You’re going…
Short Memory Is Good
Article from Positive Coaching Alliance & LMI Responsible Sports video series: Olympian and 2012 USA National Men’s Volleyball Team Member Brian Thornton shares the importance of having a short memory. Brian shares, “It’s important to just move on to the very next play. You have to know that each occurrence is separate from the other.”
Time to Fill Up the Tanks
Now is the time to start refilling those Emotional Fuel Tanks in the gym. Click HERE for to view the Coach’s Script. Click HERE to visit the Positive Coaching Alliance for loads of additional Positive Information.
2012 USAG-NJ Annual Awards Presented
Congratulations to the 2012 USAG-NJ Annual Award Winners: JO Club of the Year – North Stars Gymnastics Meet Host of the Year – Rebound Gymnastics Compulsory Gymnast of the Year – Alexia Daza Optional Gymnast of the Year – Alicia Boren & Kaitlin Minhinick Judge of the Year – Linda Orriss & Bonnie Synol Volunteer of…