All Things Gymnastics Podcast

This week we are bringing you the 5th episode in our Recruit Reflection series and we are so excited to be joined by Lucie Kirchner who is a 3x National Qualifier and 2022 Nastia Cup Qualifier who trains at JPAC in Indiana. Lucie joins us to talk about her recruiting journey, which looked a little bit different from other gymnasts because she received and accepted a scholarship offer from her dream school before the date that official visits could even take place. Lucie was one of the first gymnasts in the class of 2024 to announce her commitment and very recently signed her national letter of intent to the University of Michigan!

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: 

Hayley B, Christina K, Marissa G, Alicia O, Maria P, Ulo, Erin S, Lidia, Kelsey, Mama T, Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

Become a Patreon or submit a question for Question of the Week: https://linktr.ee/allthingsgympod?fbclid=PAAaYPgrew5mXGTEa1N7Uv8ZzvvDTD30OO6RKqWWajXDC0zi2GwnMqpksEdkg_aem_ASd4Gmq7rltK9DjXidnG9Aef3XLAnvS_BEpsKe80BWBvBm8aac_caQDVi8jrnvh7BYQ

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU  

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

Today we are back with another segment of Coaches Corner as well as a 2024 season preview! We are excited to be joined by Janelle McDonald, who is gearing up for her second season as head coach for the UCLA Bruins. Janelle joins us to talk about what you can expect from the freshmen, her strategy on vault with more 10.0 vaults in the arsenal, how her team is navigating their last season in the Pac 12 and more!

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Maria P, Ulo, Erin S, Lidia, Kelsey, Mama T, Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

This week we are bringing you the 4th episode in our Recruit Reflection and we are excited to be joined by Charlotte Raymond, a level 10 gymnast from Canada who is committed to Brockport. She’ll be joining the team next season since she’s a class of 2024 and she joins us to chat about how she became interested in college gymnastics, how she got herself on coaches radars, feeling the pressure to go to a D1 school, and ultimately why she chose Brockport as her future home.

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Ulo, Erin S, Lidia, Kelsey, Mama T, Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026!

Today we are back with another segment of Coaches Corner as well as a 2024 season preview! We are honored to be joined by KJ Kindler to preview the upcoming season for the Oklahoma Sooners, who of course are the 2x defending NCAA champions and have won 6 of the last 9 NCAA titles. KJ joins us to talk about how she helps her team handle the pressure that comes with being the top team, athletes to watch for next season, what she views as the key to the teams success and more!

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Ulo, Erin S, Lidia, Kelsey, Mama T, Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

This week we are bringing you the 3rd episode in our Recruit Reflection series featuring fan favorite Sydney Seabrooks! Sydney recently committed to the University of North Carolina on a full athletic scholarship after visiting seven schools (which puts her in a tie for the most visits of any athlete in the 2025 class to date!) Sydney is a 2-time Level 10 National Qualifier and one of the largest advocates for transparency in the college gymnastics recruiting process. 

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Mama T, Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

This episode officially kicks off our 2024 NCAA season previews as well as our new segment, Coaches Corner where we sit down with the head coach of some of the top NCAA teams in the country to chat about the upcoming season. We’re excited to be kicking things off with Bev Plocki, who is the head coach at the University of Michigan and is heading into her 35th season with the Wolverines. Under her tenure she has led the Wolverines to 27 Big Ten titles and the program's first ever NCAA title back in 2021. We sat down with Bev last week to talk about the potential of her team this season and who you can watch for. Plus we also talk about NIL, UCLA and Washington joining the Big Ten and more! 

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Steve I, Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

This week we’re back with the second episode in our Recruit Reflections series and we’re super excited to be joined by Lexi Zeiss. Lexi was the alternate for the 2022 World Championships team as well as the 2023 Winter Cup All-Around Champion. Lexi had a really unique recruiting experience since she was recruiting in the midst of her elite season. After only taking one other official visit, which you’ll hear about in this episode, Lexi ultimately ended up committing to LSU and is set to sign with the Tigers very soon. We’re thankful that Lexi reached out wanting to share her recruiting process and we hope you all can learn a few things from her!

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Dana, Kyle M, Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

We kick off the first episode in our Recruit Reflections series with one of the top recruits in the 2025 class, Mackenzie Estep! Mackenzie trains at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington and is the 2023 Level 10 National Champion on beam, floor, and in the all-around as well as being a 3x Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier! Mackenzie recently committed to the University of Oklahoma on a full athletic scholarship after taking visits to Utah, Florida, and LSU. Today she joins us to chat all about her recruitment and gives tips for future generations of recruits!

Kara Eaker statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyoymGvpr-m/?hl=en&img_index=1

Article detailing allegations against Tom Farden: https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden

Join the gymnastics Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU⁠ 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, Lee B, & Kyle M! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

This week we are excited to be joined by Panama’s newest Olympian Hillary Heron who was gracious enough to hop on a call with us while still in Antwerp after a very successful World Championships where she became the first gymnast (not named Simone Biles of course!) to compete one of the Biles elements at a World Championships. She also punched her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics and is riding a high as she gears up for next week’s Pan American Games. 

Watch the Pan Am Games: panamsportschannel.org/main

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, & Lee B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026

Simone Biles adds two more gold medals to her medal haul, Flavia Saraiva won her FIRST individual World medal, why Shilese Jones is under-appreciated and more! We discuss it all as we wrap up our coverage from the 2023 World Championships!

Join the gymnastics Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU 

Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters:

Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Katie C, MSU, Kimberly G, Randee B, Amy M, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Abbie M, Derek H, Kerry M, Cathleen R, Lucy S, Paul M, Becca S, Amy C, Blake B, Alainne E, CookieMaster, Faith M,, Lori S, Sabrina M, Erica S, Maria L, M, Faith, Sharon B & Catherine B! You guys rock!

If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod

Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6

If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026