Lane Jarred Level 10 Lawrenceville, NJ Gym: Arena Coaches: Ann & Valdi Kolasa College Plans: North Carolina State University/Business Academics: National Honor Society for High School Scholars, Italian Honors Society Gymnastics: 4 Time NJ State AA Champion; 2010 Regionals – 2nd BB, 8th V, 7th AA, JO National Qualifier; Full Athletic Scholarship to NC State…
Dance Technique for JO Program – Revised
Dance Technique for the JO Program has been revised by USAG. Download the latest HERE
Live, Coach, Train
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Stewart Brand – From his last issue of the Whole Earth Catalog launched in 1968
The Hard Hat Award System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The “Hard Hat” Practice/Meet Reward System idea based on effort/performance, not scores. Could be a Teddy Bear, doesn’t have to be a Hard Hat.
Believe in Luck?
I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more luck I have. Thomas Jefferson
Meet Brittany Marcsisin – 2011 Graduating Senior
Brittany Marcsisin Level 10 Hillsborough, NJ Gym: Arena Coaches: Ann & Valdi Kolasa College Plans: University of Pittsburgh/Physical Therapy Academics: Honor Roll, Italian Honors Society Gymnastics: 8th AA L10 States, 14th AA L10 Regionals Words of Wisdom: Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Meet Stephanie Giameo – 2011 Graduating Senior
Stephanie Giameo Level 10 Roselle Park, NJ Gym: ENA Paramus Coaches: Craig & Jen Zappa, John Wojtczuk College Plans: University of Maryland/Accounting Academics: Academic Excellence, National Honor Socisety, Spanish Honor Society & National Math Honor Society Gymnastics: Full Athletic Scholarship to University of Maryland, ENA Team Captain, 2010 L10 State Beam Champion & AA Silver…
How to Create a Leader
This article is from Seth Godin’s blog. Seth is a marketing expert, but his ideas apply to many fields, and in this case, gymnastics. You can read more from Seth or sign up for his daily blog at www.sethgodin.com. Three ways to help people get things done A friend sent me a copy of a…
Enjoy The Journey
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Michele Amidon, former US National team player for USA Hockey and director of womens hockey explains how even at the Olympic level they stress the enjoyment of the journey and not on the wins and loses. She talks on how parents of youth players need to enjoy…
Champion
If you’re a champion, you have to have it in your heart. Chris Evert
Meet Natali Ruzich – 2011 Graduating Senior
Natali Ruzich Level 10 Hillsdale, NJ Gym: ENA Paramus Coaches: Craig & Jen Zappa College Plans: Temple University/Kinesiology Academics: Honor Roll Gymnastics: 2009 Level 9 Eastern 1st Place Beam & 2nd Place All Around
6 States 2011 – Results
2011 USAG-NJ Level 6 State Championships Hosted by Atlantic Coast Gymnastics 23 January 2011 Congrats to US Gym 2011 Level 6 State Champion Team Team & Individual Results HERE 2 Records Set – View State Records HERE 1 114.300 US Gym 2 113.775 Devlin 3 112.725 HOH 4 111.375 Action 5 111.100 ENA Paramus 6…
5 States 2011 – Results
2011 USAG-NJ Level 5 State Championship Hosted by Atlantic Coast Gymnastics 22 January 2011 Congrats to Rebound Gymnastics 2011 Level 5 State Champions Team & Individual Results HERE View State Records HERE Team Results 1 113.850 Rebound 2 113.425 Arena 3 112.900 La Gymnastique 4 112.850 Rising Stars 5 112.675 Classic 6 112.600 Northeast Elite
Winning
Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi
After Workout/After Meet Conversations
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library We don’t have Halftimes, but the end of workout or the end of a meet is a great time to summarize the event with a positive conversation.
Ability + Motivation + Attitude = Success
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz
The Buddy System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library A Workout or Meet idea called the “Buddy System”.
Memories
A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever. Mary Lou Retton