Natalie Kowalik is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Andrea Mylner. She resides in New York, NY with her parents Anna and Marek Kowalik. In the fall Natalie plans on attending James Madison University to major in Pre-Med. Academic Achievements: In Honor Classes (english, history and math), Honor…
Kerry Arone – 2014 Graduating Senior
Kerry Arone is a Level 10 athlete training at Arena Gymnastics where she is coached by Ali Reichert, Ann & Valdi Kolasa. She resides in Westampton, NJ with her parents Casey and Joe Arone. In the fall, Kerry plans on attending the Temple University on a gymnastics scholarship, major undecided. Academic Achievements: Member of the National…
Marissa Toci – 2014 Graduating Senior
Marissa Toci is a Level 10 athlete training at Will-Moor Gymnastics where she is coached by Kim and Kevin Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Wilton. She resides in Mt Laurel, NJ with her parents Jackie and Tony Toci. In the fall, Marissa plans on attending the University of New Hampshire on a full gymnastics scholarship to major…
Samantha Gormley – 2014 Graduating Senior
Samantha Gormley is a Level 10 athlete training at Devlin Gymnastics where she is coached by Jaime & Jaime. She resides in Howell, NJ with her parents Rich & Theresa. In the fall, Samantha plans on attending Quinnipiac University to major in Physical Therapy. Academic Achievements: National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements: 2 time Level…
Aleah Broach – 2014 Graduating Senior
Aleah Broach is a Level 9 athlete training at Champions United where she is coached by Scott. She resides in Columbus, NJ with her parents Mark & Jennifer. In the fall, Aleah plans on attending Drew University to major in Nursing. Academic Achievements: Proud Member of National Honor Society , Studied Abroad in Europe in 2012…
2014 USAG Seniors
2014 Graduating USAG-NJ competitive gymnasts are welcome to submit your biography and be recognized here on our State Website. Submit the Senior Bio Form in the right column under USAG-NJ Forms or click HERE to view the form.
Kristen Crispin – 2014 Graduating Senior
Kristen Crispin is a Level 10 athlete training at Star Bound Gymnastics where she is coached by Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger, Clint Carroll & Tom Bair. She resides in New Castle, NJ with her mom Kathy. In the fall, Kristen plans on attending the University of Bridgeport to major in Nursing. Academic Achievements: Distinguished Honor Roll Gymnastics…
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.
Level 5 States 2014 – Results
The Level 5 State Championships were hosted by Head Over Heels on 9 February. Congratulations to Atlantic Coast Gymnastics – 2014 Level 5 State Champions 1 115.525 Atlantic Coast 2 114.350 Arena 3 114.275 Head Over Heels – S 4 113.550 US Gym II 5 113.375 Gymnastika 6 113.225 Premier 7 112.400 Top Flight 8 111.475 Paragon View…
Level 4 States 2014 – Results
The Level 4 State Championships were hosted by Paragon on 24/25 January. Congratulations to Go for the Gold Gymnastics – 2014 Level 4 State Champions 1 113.275 Go for the Gold 2 113.250 MG Elite 3 113.050 Premier 4 112.925 Rebound 5 112.650 Head Over Heels 6 112.475 Arena 7 112.400 Champions United 8 112.350 Bright Stars View…
Level 3 States 2014 – Results
The Level 3 State Championships were hosted by North Stars on 18/19 January. Congratulations to Ace Gymnastics – 2014 Level 3 State Champions 1 116.025 Ace 2 115.125 Starbound 3 114.900 Twilight 4 114.825 Paramount 5 114.025 Head Over Heels 6 113.950 Rebound 7 113.600 Bright Stars 8 113.300 CS View all results: Team Individual…
USAG-NJ Level 2 Rules & Policies
USAG-NJ Level 2 Rules & Polices are available. Download HERE View under USAG-NJ Info in right column
USAG Updates
2013-2014 Member Updates Membership and Educational Renewal Reminder: Professional and Instructor membership expiration dates now align with the athletic competitive season. Therefore, most professional memberships expired on 7.31.13. Any new or renewing safety and background check certification will have the 7.31 expiration date. U100/Instructor Certification does not expire nor need be renewed. Members can renew…
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
USAG-NJ Annual Awards Announced
Annual Award Winners for the Year 2013 Category Name J.O. Optional Club of the Year North Stars J.O. Compulsory Club of the Year Arena Judge of the Year Leslie McPeek Meet Host of the Year E.N.A. Paramus Volunteer of the Year Kelly Gaston Optional Gymnast of the Year …
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…
USAG NJ State Board Meeting Minutes – 14 July 2013
USAG NJ State Board Meeting Minutes – 14 July 2013 Regional/National Judges Nomination Criteria
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.”