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
USAG-NJ Mobility Request Form Available
If you need to move an athlete in the USAG-NJ system, use the new USAG-NJ Mobility Form found HERE. The form will be available anytime under the USAG-NJ Forms section of this website.
Danny Warbutton
We regret to announce the passing of Danny Warbutton and send our condolences to his wife Sue and his two boys Bobby and Steven. Danny Warbutton is a Hall of Fame gymnastics coach, originally from Pennsylvania. He is the original owner of the Gym Dandys, which he founded in 1976 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Danny coached for…
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!
USAG-NJ State Board Meeting 7.22.2014
The USAG-NJ State Board meet on 22 July 2014. Minutes available HERE
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…
2014-2016 USAG-NJ State Board Announced
The 2014-2016 USAG-NJ State Board elections are complete. View the Results HERE
NAWGJ Compulsory Clinic Available in NJ
ARE YOU DOING IT RIGHT?:Compulsory update with routine tips for coaches and judges Beam and floor text check and routine reviews Compulsory drills for skills for coaches Optional judging updates- rule clarification from wtc Practice judging optional level 6 ? 10 Tom Koll , “the voice” (and co-author) of the new JO Compulsories and Chair of the USAG JO Committee will…
Concussion Awareness
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms…
6 States 2014 – Results
Level 6 State Championships were hosted by Rettig’s Gymnastics at Bergen Community College on 26 April. Congratulations to Head Over Heels – 2014 Level 6 State Champions 1 115.075 Head Over Heels 2 114.050 MG Elite 3 113.275 Precision 4 112.800 Devlin 5 111.875 Northern Elite 6 111.450 Will-Moor 7 110.350 EnVision 8 109.250 La Gymnastique View…
7 States 2014 – Results
Level 7 State Championships were hosted by Rettig’s Gymnastics at Bergen Community College on 26 April. Congratulations to MG Elite – 2014 Level 7 State Champions 1 115.825 MG Elite 2 115.375 Action 3 115.150 Will-Moor 4 114.350 Rebound 5 113.750 Arena 6 113.475 Head Over Heels 7 112.850 ENA Paramus 8 112.725 Galaxy View all results: Team…
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”.
Aliyah Slocum – 2014 Graduating Senior
Aliyah Slocum is a Level 9 athlete training at Will-Moor Gymnastics where she is coached by Kim Bonus, Kevin Bonus, John Wilton and Jeanne Kane. She resides in Voorhees, NJ with her parents Lenny and Colette Slocum. In the fall, Aliyah plans on attending Alderson Broaddus University to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy or criminal justice. Academic Achievements:…
8 States 2014 – Results
Level 8 State Championships were hosted by ENA at Rutgers University on 16 March. Congratulations to North Stars Gymnastics – 2014 Level 8 State Champions 1 114.975 North Stars 2 114.375 Rebound 3 114.225 Action 4 113.500 ENA Paramus 5 113.250 Arena 6 113.225 Bright Stars 7 112.150 Head Over Heels 8 112.075 Ace View all results:…
10 States 2014 – Results
Level 10 State Championships were hosted by ENA at Rutgers University on 15 March. Congratulations to North Stars Gymnastics – 2014 Level 10 State Champions 1 114.475 North Stars 2 113.900 MG Elite 3 112.125 ENA Paramus 4 111.500 Head Over Heels 5 107.500 Atlantic Coast 6 105.850 Ace 7 105.725 Rebound View all results: Team Individual…
Kendall Valentin – 2014 Graduating Senior
Kendall Valentin is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels where she is coached by Andrea Mlynar. She resides in Holmdel, NJ with her parents John and Marie Valentin. In the fall, Kendall plans on attending Eastern Michigan University to major in Pre-Med. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Spanish Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements: Level 5 and 7…
Level 9 States 2014 – Results
Level 9 State Championships were hosted by ENA at Rutgers University on 14 March. Congratulations to North Stars Gymnastics – 2014 Level 9 State Champions 1 113.600 North Stars 2 110.575 Will-Moor 3 109.850 Arena 4 109.425 Rebound 5 109.200 Top Flight 6 108.200 Head Over Heels 7 107.650 TNT Elite 8 107.625 Devlin View all results:…