Nicolette Vignola Level 10 Marlboro, NJ Gym: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Jaime Reilly, Jaime Schnering, Stephanie, Ascough, Joe Coghlin, Mary & Mike Milchanowski College Plans: Towson University/Athletic Training Words of Wisdom: Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you…
Law of Averages
Article/Video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Law of Averages Zeke Jones, US National Freestyle Head Coach at USA Wrestling, talks about how to put bad calls into perspective.
Relaxation Tip
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library USA Wrestling Freestyle National Coach Steve Fraser talks about the involvement of parents during matches and referees’ calls.
NJ State Board Meeting Minutes 6.25.11
Minutes from the 25 June 2011 NJ State Board Meeting are available to download HERE NJ-SACC Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2011 can downloaded HERE
Handling A Mistake
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Handling A Mistake: Mistakes happen to the best of us! Listen to how USA Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza learned from her dad how to handle those mistakes both personally and with her teammates.
Doc Rivers Coaching Tip
The following article is from the Positive Coaching Alliance Connector Newsleter dtd 3/8/2011. When it comes to players’ character, Boston Celtics Head Coach and PCA National Advisory Board Member Doc Rivers wants “more ‘R’s than ‘S’es.” Find out exactly what he means and how you can bring the same philosophy to your coaching by clicking on the…
National Meet Results
Level 10 (JO) National Championships were held 12-15 May 2011 in Long Beach, CA Results HERE Special Congrats to Nicole Medvitz/ENA Paramus for a 1st Place Beam 9.70 Level 9 Eastern National Championships were held on 6-8 May 2011 in Worcester, MA Results HERE
The Winners Circle
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The Winners Circle is an idea on how to end a Workout/Meet on a Positive Note!
Symbolic Rewards
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Ken Martel, Director of the American Development Model for USA Hockey, explains the importance of symbolic rewards: rewarding the right things and helping the team be successful in the long run.
7 States 2011 – Results
2011 USAG-NJ Level 7 State Championships Hosted by Rebound Gymnastics 30 April/1 May 2011 Congrats to Go for the Gold 2011 Level 7 State Champion Team Click HERE to view more Team Photos Results HERE 1 114.925 Go for the Gold 2 113.950 Arena 3 113.650 North Stars 4 113.275 Gymnastika 5 113.225 Monmouth 6 112.500…
One Hour Workout in Two Minutes
Devlin Gymnastics posted a time lapse video of an hours worth of their team workout. Try counting the giants! Video shot and edited by Coach Joe Coghlan. Link to the video HERE or click on the photo.
2011 Regional Meet Results
View 2011 Region 7 Championship Results by linking below: 8 Regional Results 9 Regional Results 10 Regional Results
What’s A Back Flip Look Like?
Ever wonder what the gymnast sees? Coach Joe Coghlan performs a basic Back Salto and let’s you see what he sees during the flip. Head Cam Project – Back Salto from Michael Milchanowski on Vimeo.
Effort Goals
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Take a look at Effort Goals going into Summer Training.
Meet Nicole Bednar – 2011 Graduating Senior
Nicole Bednar Level 9 Annandale, NJ Gym: Gymnastics Unlimited Coach: Barbara Kelly-Sullivan College Plans: Arcadia University/Physical Therapy Academics: Honors program at Arcadia University, Honor Roll Student, First Year Study Abroad at Arcadia University Gymnastics: 2006 State Champion, 8th place AA national finalist, 4th place bars finalist Words of Wisdom: Have no fear!
10 Vault Table Clarification
Two vaults (5.408/5.409) were listed with an asterisk but had inadvertently been shaded to indicate that they receive a bonus if performed successfully. I have attached a revised version so that they are no longer shaded and there is no confusion. Download updated Vault Table HERE
Meet Melissa Prisco – 2011 Graduating Senior
Melissa Prisco Level 10 Old Bridge, NJ Gym: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Jaime Reilly, Jaime Schnering, Stephanie, Ascough, Joe Coghlin, Mary & Mike Milchanowski College Plans: West Chester University/Early Childhood Education Academics: Honor Roll, Spanish Honor Society, Peer Leader Gymnastics: USGA Level 9 Nationals 4th place on floor. Level 10 Regional Qualifier. 2009 New Jersey State…
Meet Laura An – 2011 Graduating Senior
Laura An Level 9 Cherry Hill, NJ Gym: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Wilton, Alex Gorski College Plans: Undecided/Biological Sciences Academics: Honor roll, National Merit Scholar (commended), Cum Laude Society Gymnastics: Level 8 Regional bar champion, Level 8 Regional first place team Words of Wisdom: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,…