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YOU are in Control
It doesn’t matter how old you are, what level gymnast you are, or where you’re at in your stage of life… this is an important reminder for everyone to hear. YOU are in control of your own choices. You do have options at every turn. You have the choice to go to bed earlier so that you…
You Aren’t “Normal” (and that’s a good thing)
You aren’t “normal.” And that’s a really good thing! If you are a high level athlete, you are not normal. But who wants to be normal? I wasn’t normal. I didn’t go to my high school prom… do you know why? I was competing at JO Nationals! How many people get to say that they…
You Didn’t Fail because you Fell Short of your Goal
One of the toughest things to deal with is falling short of a lifelong goal or dream. Maybe you didn’t win conference, state, or national title that you dreamed about all your life. Does this mean you failed? Life is all about how you frame things. When I was in high school I dominated the competition…
You Don’t Need A Title To Be A Leader: What Is Your Role?:
There are many roles each player has on the court. The point guards (the 1) are in charge of starting each play and making sure everyone is on the same page, mentally and physically. They make sure all their teammates are organized before calling out a play. They also have to analyze how the opponents…
Your Brain is Like Your Smartphone
It’s that time of year again… Back to School! Summer practices are coming to an end, and our gymnasts are going to have to readjust to those long days of juggling gymnastics and school. These gymnasts have a lot on their plate, and often times we can see this transition negatively affect their gymnastics. So…