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Oklahoma derailed fast-starting Arkansas, handing the Gym'Backs a convincing home setback. OU's Megan Ferguson stole the show, winning the beam and tying for the bars title (with Arkansas' Jaime Pisani) and floor titles (with Arkansas' Katherine Grable). Teammate Sara Stone won the vault. For Arkansas, Katherine Grable won the floor. …
Maryland was led by wins on vault and floor by Ally Krikoria and Katy Dodds, respectively. Terrapin frosh Stephanie Giameo tied BGSU frosh Jamilah Ali for the beam title. UNC's Liz Durkac and Morgan Evans tied for the bars title, with Durkac winning the AA. Link: Maryland Release
Host WMU used a strong final rotation to come from behind and defeat UIC. Taylor Zondervan led WMU, winning the floor and AA titles. Teammate Lauren Bledsoe won vault, tying her career high. Another teammate, Caroline O'Brien, tied UIC's Chantel Turk for the bars title. UIC's Catherin Dion won the…
Towson set its highest team score in history, winning the Ken Anderson Memorial Invitational. Senior Corrine Williams led the way, winning the bars and floor. Teammate Kaity Watson tied with West Chester's Stephanie Schuler for the vault title. Schuler won the AA while teammate Kaley LaFleur won the beam. Link: …
Nicole Dragon, L10 at Galaxy in New York, has committed to Maryland. She finished off her 2011 at her state meet, finishing 3rd AA and 1st on beam. Earlier this season she competed at the Balloon Classic, finishing 3rd AA and 1st on vault. Video Channel
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I have had several parents tell me that there is an unspoken pressure in their club gyms when it comes to recruiting. Some parents are very open about their daughters being recruited and others keep things quiet. At best, it can be a very awkward time for everyone because the pressure is on to get their daughters recruited.
One of the most challenging parts of the recruiting process for the parent is letting your child or teen lead recruiting. The parent often fears their daughter will not be strong enough or advocate well enough to be recruited to college. I completely understand! Lets face it: they have never done anything like this before.
I have had several parents tell me that there is an unspoken pressure in their club gyms when it comes to recruiting. Some parents are very open about their daughters being recruited and others keep things quiet. At best, it can be a very awkward time for everyone because the pressure is on to get their daughters recruited.
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Many college teams have the option for you to attend a summer camp. Attending a college camp can be one of the best avenues to recruitment.
For those of you that have competed at this meet several times, you know what to expect. For the first time qualifier, it may be a little overwhelming. CONGRATS TO ALL!
How early is too early to recruit gymnasts to college? I recently met with a family that has a daughter who is on the USA Gymnastics developmental team. Their daughter is in seventh grade and is feeling pressure to figure out which college is best for her future. College gymnastics coaches have come to watch her practice and she is seeing other girls from the developmental program verbally commit and posting this on social media. If you ask any college gymnastics coach, they will tell you that they would prefer to wait till sophomore or junior year of high school…
What are some of the characteristics that make up "The Ideal College Gymnastics Recruits"? Here are five:
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