SAMI SHAPIRO was extremely successful as a Junior Elite. With some unfortunate timing, she had to pivot her goals. In this episode she reflects on her training, finding her voice, and her goals for the future of gymnastics.

What Makes SAMI SHAPIRO Think...

A new spin on interviews. Host, Nicole Langevin, most known for her impact in the gymnastics world, gets her guests, including Olympians, World Champions, and other influential figures in the gymnastics world, to show a side of their personality not ever seen before. Guests are surprised with videos of themselves during which the memories, anecdotes, and backstories flood the conversation!

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Here it is! A concise version of "What Makes Dominique Dawes Think..." I've put out the fluff and left you the good stuff!
Olympic selections, past coaches, not believing a perfect 10 and more!

Dominique Dawes 2.0

Man round-offs, the need for play when learning skills, air awareness, the "Heathe Thorpe" effect, and more
Olympic Medalist and NCAA Coach, Justin Spring and Olympic Choreographer, Judge, and International Clinician, Nicole Langevin TALK GYMNASTICS. Comparing WAG vs MAG technique, warm up tactics, approach to competition, and SO MUCH MORE.
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The Heath Thorpe Effect, Our Chenko ep. 3

The 7 degrees of separation between Kate and the 2000 Olympic Vault debacle is revealed! We also discuss the backstory of the qualifying procedures for the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, the impact of Canada winning its World Team Medal, and so much more!

pt 2 of 2 What Makes KATE RICHARDSON Think...

Kate Richardson is one of Canada's most successful gymnasts of all time. In this episode, she discusses how she started gymnastics, training at 2 separate gyms as she prepared for the 2000 Olympics, her "weird" choreography and skill selection, the Canadian abuse allegations, and so much more...

Part 2 will reveal the 7 degrees of separation between Kate and the 2000 Vault debacle.

Pt 1 of 2 What Makes KATE RICHARDSON Think

Air awareness, communication with athletes, simplifying back twisting to front saltos, timelines of peaking, beam acro, and more.

Olympic Medalist and NCAA Coach, Justin Spring and Olympic Choreographer, Judge, and International Clinician, Nicole Langevin TALK GYMNASTICS. Comparing WAG vs MAG technique, warm up tactics, approach to competition, and SO MUCH MORE.
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What Makes SAMI SHAPIRO Think...

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