After wrapping up the 2026 season with a third-place finish at Nationals, it’s easy to look at Florida and see a team that just missed the top spot. But if you’re actually watching the gym floor, you know the truth: The Gators are more dangerous than ever. As both a coach and a judge, I’ve been keeping a close eye on Gainesville, and here is why Florida is still the team everyone is going to be chasing next year. A Foundation of Stability Florida’s success starts with a coach

Me At UGA Invite In Jan of 2024 I was the bars champion with a 9.725 in XCEL Platiumn When I was seven years old, my parents signed me up for a class at IK Gymnastics. At the time, it wasn’t about gold medals or state titles; it was about addressing physical challenges like coordination, balance, and crossing the midline that how I started gymnastics beccause I struggled to cross my midline. My parents enrolled me in an occupational therapy program that just happened to be

1. What age did you start gymnastics? 5 2. How did you start in gymnastics? I watched the movie “Nadia” and wanted to try gymnastics. 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? When I was younger and didn’t have many tools yet, I dealt with mental blocks by hiding in the bathroom! As I got older and learned that avoidance was not the answer, I started using things like visualisation and mantras or key words to help myself through mental blocks. 4. Who was your role model/someone

Imagine a place that does not involve the stress of the judges pen. Instead, you are in an environment that is filled with chalk, cool breeze off the lake, and the presence of hundreds of gymnasts and many NCAA gymnastics coaches cheering you on as you learn a new skill in the foam pit. Welcome to summer at Flip Fest. Flip Fest is located on a private lake in the hills of Crossville, Tennessee. This famous camp was founded by two Olympians, John Roethlisberger and John Macrea

1. What age did you start gymnastics? I started gymnastics as soon as I could walk! If I remember correctly, my first class was around 7 months old. 2. How did you start in gymnastics? I was fortunate that my grandma started my families gym in 1963. So I was born into the sport and have involved with it ever since. 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? I have struggles with numerous mental blocks in gymnastics. The best way I can push through them is breaking down what my g

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For eleven years, gymnastics was my world. I trained as an Xcel competitive gymnast, but my journey started long before the medals and competitions. It began at IK Gymnastics, where I was going through physical therapy. Somewhere between rehab exercises and watching the team girls fly on bars, I fell in love with the sport without even realizing it. If you had told a seven-year-old me that I would go from physical therapy to classes… to two competitive teams… to a four-time

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While other NCAA teams are completely changing up their strategies during the off-season, LSU is locking down their formula for staying at the top. Jay Clark has built something special in Baton Rouge. He didn't just help bring LSU their historic national title—he has created a staff that keeps pushing the boundary of what a top-tier program looks like. But what makes the Tigers so dangerous isn't just the huge crowd energy at the PMAC or their stacked roster; it’s how perfec

When we found out Cécile Landi was taking over as the head coach at UGA, everyone knew big changes were coming. But now that Laurent Landi is officially joining her in Athens as the Associate Head Coach? It’s over. The GymDogs aren't just trying to fix their program—they are playing for a national championship. An Unmatched Coaching Lineup As a college student who also judges and coaches the sport, looking at this new staff is actually insane. Laurent Landi, Cécile Landi, Bre

I was bored one day so I started writtingabout my gymnastics journey and then was like this should just be a book. I am beyond excited to finally share a project that has been close to my heart for a long time. Gymnastics is more than just a sport to me; its how I’ve seen the world since I was seven years old. Today, I am thrilled to announce that I am officially working on a book detailing my gymnastics story, hoping for it to release soon. A Different Kind of Start Many g

On June 1st, Texas State University announced that Texas was getting its first college D1 gymnastics team, and this was a big deal for the state of Texas! The new addition will be a part of the PAC-12 conference. The Texas State president Kelly Damphousse said that they will hire a head coach at the end of this month. The Texas State University president gave credit to Oklahoma's head coach for helping launch a program like this one. Standout Olympic gymnasts Carly Patterson

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1. What age did you start gymnastics? I started gymnastics at 1! Started with mommy and me classes. 2. How did you start in gymnastics? My mom was a gymnast so she wanted to put me into something she loved. She also wanted something that would keep me occupied and active. 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? When dealing with mental blocks I am always honest with my coaches about how I’m feeling. I went back to basics and took time off from the skill so I don’t get overwhe

1. What age did you start gymnastics? 10 2. How did you start in gymnastics? I was self taught for two years until I joined gym stars which is a rec group at my gym. 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? I walk myself through the basics of the skills and I go through it mentally a LOT. 4. Who was your role model/someone you looked uo to in the sport? Jordan chiles!! 5. What was your hardest struggle during your time as a gymnast? I would say getting my back handspring on be

1. What age did you start gymnastics? 18 months 2. How did you start in gymnastics? My mom wanted to get me involved in a sport or dance. There was a gymnastics facility in my home city at the time that offered gymnastics, taps and ballet. After my first gymnastics class, I was hooked. 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? The first time I experienced a mental block, I was between 8 and 9 years old. I would spend hours crying, I had journals that I would use daily to help m

1. What age did you start gymnastics? 7 2. How did you start in gymnastics? Sibling inspired me 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? Going back to the basics and repetition 4. Who was your role model/someone you looked uo to in the sport? Khoi Young 5. What was your hardest struggle during your time as a gymnast? Fear stopped me from trying skills that my coaches though I was capable of getting. 6. How do you handle nerves when you are competing? Not making a big deal out

1. What age did you start gymnastics? Around 4-5 years old. I started in mommy and me classes 2. How did you start in gymnastics? I was enrolled in mommy and me classes. As I got older, I started climbing the door frames and walls at home so my parents enrolled me in recreational classes to get be able to do those types of things safely, and in a controlled environment 3. How did you deal with mental blocks? I have to tell myself that if I want a different/new outcome, I need