The Routine: Gymnastics Conversations

Today we have our first installment of our new segment, "Senior Spotlight." Every week, we will choose a team to highlight. We also give a brief update on how we are handling being quarantined and living together again.   Do you have seniors that you would like us to talk about as part of our new Senior Spotlight section? Or a specific topic you want us to discuss? Let us know. Email us, tweet us, or leave us a voicemail.   We hope you all are staying safe and remaining positive during this crazy time in the world.   Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we recount the crazy week and the devastating news ending the 2020 NCAA gymnastics season. We share our thoughts on the traumatic announcement by the NCAA. We also look toward the future of the podcast and share our plans for the rest of the season. Do you think the NCAA will grant eligibility to those seniors who did not get the opportunity to properly finish their career? Let us know!

We hope you all are staying safe and taking care of yourself in these stressful times.

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As we look toward the post season, we recap some of the last week's meets including the Nastia Liukin Cup and some future NCAA athletes.  More 10s this weekend to celebrate and we ask the important question: "Why hasn't Chelcie ever watch Dirty Dancing?"   Continue the conversation with us! Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voicemail.   Editor's Note:  This episode was recorded prior to the recent announcements on the Coronavirus and its impact on upcoming meets.   Shae Zimardi Floor 2017 Sydney Ewing Floor 2017   Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Another big weekend for University of Denver's gymnast Maddie Karr.  Maddie scored her second 10 on vault this year and with that, became the record holder for the most individual career titles for Denver, 102.  We also catch up on the rest of the happenings during week nine including UCLA's Nia Dennis' floor routine that went viral. Tell us which floor routine you would like to go viral this season. Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voicemail.

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Today we talk about the battle out west, UCLA vs Utah, and our event highlights of this much anticipated meet. Dr. Dave Tilley dials into the voicemail machine and gives us knowledge on the increased number of achilles tears and his thoughts on what should be done about it.  And, of course we share listener comments.

Dave Tilley Combating Achilles Tears Article
Black Gymnasts Becoming More Prevalent both at LSU, on National Scale

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Today we welcome back College Gym News senior editor Rebecca who shares valuable information about what's happening in Division II and III collegiate gymnastics.  We learn about team rankings and gymnasts to watch as we approach the end of regular season and the beginning of post season.  Rebecca also shares which four teams she thinks will be the "Four on the Floor" at Division I Nationals in April.

Which teams do you think will be the in the top four at the end of season? Let us know! Email us, tweet us, or leave us a voicemail!

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While at the University of Florida last month, we had the chance to sit down with the choreographer for the Gators, Jeremy Miranda. He shared how he became the team's choreographer, what his process is in creating routines, and what it was like working in New York on stage as an actor and dancer.

Let us know what you want us to cover this year at NCAA Nationals. Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voicemail!

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Today we catch up with our long time friends Jason and Mary Fredericks. Jason updates us on the new Road to Nationals app and Mary gives us some insight in her new head coaching position at Southern Connecticut State University. They both also share which teams they think will be at Nationals this year.

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Join us as we share the fun of our first travel meet of the year at one of the most anticipated meets of the season, LSU vs University of Florida. Listen to our favorite moments and comments from Trinity Thomas, Alyssa Baumann and Head Coach Jenny Rowland.

What were some of your highlights from the meet? Your favorite routine on that great night of gymnastics? Let us know!

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Our best NCAA gymnastics commentator, best gymnastics teacher, Olympic medalist and mom to every gymnast Kathy Johnson Clark spends time talking with us. Kathy shares what her goals are as a commentator, her thoughts on the growth of women's college gymnastics, and what it's like to work with the crew of ESPN's "Friday Night Heights."

Continue the conversation with us! Do you think Maggie Nichols or Kyla Ross will break the NCAA gymnastics 10.0 record? Both? Let us know!