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:…
Ayana Lee – 2014 Graduating Senior
Ayana Lee is a Level 10 athlete training at Indigo Gymnastics Center where she is coached by Juan Agudelo and Raul Tello. She resides in Bridgewater, NJ with her parents Judith and Desmond. In the fall, Ayana plans on attending Rutgers University. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society, Received Honor roll throughout High School, Paul Robeson Award Gymnastics…
Emily Shugan – 2014 Graduating Senior
Emily Shugan is a Level 10 athlete training at Indigo Gymnastics Center where she is coached by Juan Agudelo and Raul Tello. She resides in Bridgewater, NJ with her parents Robert and Janine. In the fall, Emily plans on attending University of Pennsylvania. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society AP Scholar Award Honor Roll throughout High School Gymnastics…
Arianna Turso – 2014 Graduating Senior
Arianna Turso is a Level 10 athlete training at Devlin Gymnastics where she is coached by Jaime Reilly-Solheim and Jaime Schnering-Berkheiser. She resides in Brick, NJ with her parents Madelyn and Anthony. In the fall, Arianna plans on attending SUNY Cortland to major in Exercise Science. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Spanish Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements: Level…
Larysa Hachlica – 2014 Graduating Senior
Larysa Hachlica is a Level 9 athlete training at Northern Elite Gymnastics where she is coached by Sergio Estrada, Jackie Estrada, and Kim Forrest. She resides in Washington, NJ with her parents Steve and Beth. In the fall, Larysa plans on attending Raritan Valley Community College to major in Exercise Sciences. Academic Achievements: Spanish Honor Society Honor Rol…
Hollie Josloff – 2014 Graduating Senior
Hollie Josloff is a Level 10 athlete training at Go for the Gold where she is coached by Elizabeth and Gienick Pulkownik. She resides in Livingston, NJ with her parents Lori and Dean. In the fall, Hollie plans on attending the University of Arizona to major in Planning on Social Media. Academic Achievements: High Honor roll…
Dominiquea Trotter – 2014 Graduating Senior
Dominiquea Trotter is a Level 10 athlete training at MG Elite where she is coached by Maggie Haney and Victoria Levine. She resides in Middletown, NJ with her parents Denise and Tommy In the fall, Dominiquea plans on attending the University of Maryland. Gymnastics Achievements: Full Scholarship to University of Maryland, in 2013 qualified to the Junior…