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Have you ever found yourself scratching your head during an introspective moment, in an attempt to figure out how someone or some team grabbed the brass ring before you did? I have! It can be a low and frustrating inner debate, but in most cases the difference between success and failure can be a very fine line and the game changer was simply that… The other guy “found it” and you didn’t. This is a very simple statement to make and the probable solution to a challenge that haunts a lot of us in many areas of our lives, but by making a dedicated effort to “awaken the wizard” inside of us could be the first step in moving to new and exciting personal levels, including the college search.

Monday, 14 September 2009 06:00

Men's World Championship Squad Includes Several Collegians

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The US squad for the upcoming World Championships includes several present and past NCAA stars.  Previously named to the team were former Cal star Tim McNeill and OU grad Jonathan Horton, as well as current Sooner Steven Legendre.  The OU pair will be joined by incoming frosh Jake Dalton and former Illinois star Wes Haagensen.  Current Illini Daniel Ribeiro is the alternate.

USA Gymnastics Release
Illinois Release
OU Release

Sunday, 13 September 2009 11:10

Kent State Announces Incoming Class of Seven

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Kent State has announced their incoming class of seven athletes. The four signees are Rachel Guida, Sarah Moore, Lindsay Runyun, and Stephanie Smart. The Golden Flashes also add three walkons: Felicia Charles, Kaitlyn Darter and Lauren Wozniak. The commits of all seven were carried in previous news items at the site. Link: Kent State Release
Saturday, 12 September 2009 17:20

2010-2011: Volopich to Southern Utah

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Doniele Volopich has committed to Southern Utah, according to a site submission. The L10 at Phoenix Gymnastics Academy placed 10th AA and 5th on UB at the 2009 Region I L10 Regionals, Senior B. Link: YouTube.com UB Video

Saturday, 12 September 2009 14:07

Karkowski Named Assistant at Pittsburgh

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Terry Karkowski has been named the assistant at Pittsburgh. Karkowski has been the Head Coach at Western Michigan for the past 13 seasons. Her husband is an assistant soccer coach at Pitt. Link: Pitt Release
Saturday, 12 September 2009 14:03

2010-2011: Montoya to Sac State

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Madeleine "Maddie" Montoya has committed to Sacramento State, according to a site submission.  The L10 trains at South Coast.  In 2008, she finished 3rd on VT and 13th(t) AA at the Region 1 L10 Regionals.
Johnson competed for Minnesota's men's team from 1990-1994.  He has coached high school and club gymnastics in the area since graduating in 1995.  Press Release
Friday, 11 September 2009 00:02

2011-2012 Jannotta to Alaska

Gabrielle Jannotta, L10 from Crystal Lakes Gymnastics in Illinois, has committed to the University of Alaska-Anchorage.  Article
Friday, 04 September 2009 18:37

2010-2011: Joanna Sampson to Michigan

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Joanna Sampson, who trains at Ricochet's in Pennsylvania, has committed to Michigan per a submission to the site.  She was the 2008 JO National bar Champ and finished 2nd AA in that meet.  She did not compete in 2009.
Thursday, 03 September 2009 07:22

2011-2012: Black to Boise State

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Kelsey Black, a L10 at Oroville Gymnastics in northern California, has committed to Boise State for 2011-2012 according to a site submission. She placed 33rd AA and 5th(t) on UB at the 2009 L10 Nationals, Jr. D. Link: YouTube.com Channel
Tuesday, 25 August 2009 21:54

2009-2010: Utes Add Kobayashi

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Utah has added Fumina Kobayashi to the roster for 2010, starting in December. She originally intended to walkon in 2010-2011, but instead will join under an available scholarship. She tied for 13th AA at the 2009 Region I L10 Regionals, Sr. B. Link: Utah Release
Monday, 24 August 2009 22:42

2010-2011: Harrington to BGSU

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Megan Harrington has commited to BGSU, according to a site submission.  The L10 with Gymnastics, Etc, in Illinois placed 8th AA and 4th on FX at the 2009 Region V L10 Regionals, Senior A.  She competed as a L9 in 2009, placing 21st at the Region V Regionals.  Link:  Videos at YouTube.com
Sunday, 23 August 2009 15:19

2011-2012: Wolford to Iowa

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Sarah Wolford has committed to Iowa, according to her club web site. Wolford is a L10 who also train at the Tampa Bay Turners. She placed 12th AA and 2nd on UB at the 2009 Region VIII L10 Regionals, Jr. C. She also competed three events at the 2008 Regional meet, taking 5th on BB. Link: YouTube.com Channel
Sunday, 23 August 2009 15:18

2011-2012: Hilton to LSU

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Shelby Hilton has made an early commit to LSU, according to her club web site. Hilton is a L10 who trains at the Tampa Bay Turners. At the 2009 L10 Nationals, she competed in the Junior C division, placing 24th(t) AA. She was 1st(t) on UB and 14th AA at the 2008 Region VIII L10 Regionals. Link: YouTube.com Channel

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A letter from the NACGC-W regarding a new initiative to promote the growth of Women's NCAA Gymnastics is reproduced below.

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