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NU announced the start of Jordyn Beck, Hollie Blanske, Ariel Martin and Madison McConkey. The commits of Beck, Blanske and Martin were previously published. McConkey is a local Lincoln prospect who has resumed training with the Huskers. A L10 at the Nebraska School of Gymnastics, she placed 33rd AA at…
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Shireen Khamedoost has accepted a scholarship offer to Oregon State, according to her club and her official web page. Khamedoost trains as a L10 at Olympus in Utah and will join the Beavers in the fall of 2014. At the 2012 L10 Nationals, she placed 6th on the UB and…
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Former OU star Jonathan Horton placed 6th on the high bar as the Olympic Gymnastics competition concluded in London. Link: USA Gymnastics
Sarah Cerami will walk-on to Oregon State for 2012-2013, after being invited to join the squad following a camp this summer. Cerami has missed the last three season with various injuries. She trains at Oroville Gymnastics. Link: Article and YouTube.com Channel
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In day 2 of the event finals at the Olympic Games, Michigan's Sam Mikulak placed 5th on vault. Former PSU star Tommy Ramos was 5th on Rings. Link: Michigan Release
So what is the exact definition of a walk-on athlete and how does this differ from an athlete who receives a scholarship? An athlete who is a “walk-on” is one who has been offered a spot on the roster, but will not be given scholarship money. Unfortunately walk-on spots are sometimes perceived as a step down, but in reality they can be very prestigious and a stepping stone to earning a scholarship in the future. As a coach I always viewed it as an opportunity for an athlete. Once the team members report to practice, it is an equal playing…
Effective communication between prospects and college coaches can be a critical component in the final choice in the college search for high school athletes. That being the case, prospects should try to cultivate this skill early on in an effort to demonstrate their willingness to be an equal partner in the coach-prospect relationship.
OU's Jake Dalton finished 5th on the floor at the 2012 London Olympics. UGA incoming frosh Brittany Rogers placed 7th on vault. Link: USA Gymnastics
Navy's Austin Zalik has passed away due to injuries suffered in a car accident. The senior was voted team captain for the 2012-2013 season. Our condolences go out to his teammates, family and friends. Link: Navy Release
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Air Force will welcome three athletes next season: Denis Aurelius, Zach Owen, and (Vaughn) Josh Pyne. Aurelius trains at Integrity Gymnastics and at Ohio State. He placed 33rd AA at the 2012 Men's JO Nationals. Link: Article Owen trains at Roswell Gymnastics in Georgia. He placed 48th AA in the…
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Britney Ranzy, who left Oregon State after her freshman season, has been added to the LSU 2012-13 roster. LSU Roster
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Tiffani Lewis, L10 at Brown's Las Vegas in Nevada, has committed to Utah. In the 2012 season, Tiffani won the Magical Classic (1st AA; 1st UB/FX), the California Classic (1st AA; 1st V) and her state meet (1st AA; 1st UB). She finished 3rd AA at regionals and 8th AA at…
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Julianna Cannamela has committed to LSU. Julianna, an L10 at Southeastern in North Carolina, is a two-time JO qualifier and 2012 National Team member. This past season, Julianna finished 3rd AA at JOs and 2nd on bars. Personal Website
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Canadian Senior National Team Member Kaitlyn Hofland has verbally committed to the University of Utah. Kaitlyn competes for Futures Gymastics in Ontario. She will begin her University career at Utah in September of 2014. She will defer her second year of eligibility to prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games representing Canada. Video…
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