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”.
Category: Inspiration
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…
Be A Fan Of The Sport
Zeke Jones, the former Olympic medalist and current coach of the USA Wrestling freestyle team, shares his view on being a fan of the sport. “Even if the opponent does something good, that is okay.” Cheering for both sides makes you the ultimate fan.
Learn To Handle Difficulties
Responsible Sports clip from Liberty Mutual & Positive Coaching Association 2012 Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs explains to parents how and why they should encourage their youth athletes.
USAG-NJ Annual Award Winners
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…
Can You Spot Tony Spot?
The Region 7 High Performance Camp was held last weekend at Woodward Camp in PA. Can you spot coach Tony Gehman spotting in the maze called Woodward? Photo by M.J.Milchanowski
Jersey Judge Flips Over Team USA
Jersey Judge Liz Porter celebrates Team USA’s Olympic victory with a back tuck at 5,000 feet. Go USA!
Congrats Olympic Champs – Team USA
USA Gold Medal Team – Well Done! Amazing Gymnastics from each and every athlete. View all the details and photos HERE Photo from USA Gymnastics by photographer Joh Cheng
The Olympics Are Coming
The Olympics are only 11 days away. Here are the Links: Olympic Schedule & Results Olympic Gymnastics Schedule Olympic Gymnastics T.V. Schedule Meet the US Olympic Gymnastics Teams
Olympic Teams Announced
The 2012 US Olympic Teams were announced after the completion of the Team Trials in San Jose Sunday night. Both the Men’s & the Women’s Teams and the gymnastics they performed are the best I’ve ever seen. This should be a great summer. Go USA!!!! View Results, Videos and Photos HERE
9 & 10 National Champs from Jersey
Article submitted by John Wojtczuk New Jersey Gymnasts Take National Titles at J.O. Nationals and 9 Easterns Alicia Boren from North Stars won the AA for the Junior B Age Group at the Junior Olympic Championships in Norfolk, VA with a 38.325 score. She was also the National Champion on the Floor Exercise as well,…