Tuesday, April 3, 2012

A Much Needed Update

After our meet against La Costa Canyon and Our Lady Peace, the team has finally felt all of their hard work paying off.  As I mentioned earlier, both teams have reached their goals which is great because now we get to set new goals and push that much more.  Jennica's mom, Bobbi, used to be a judge and came into practice this week to help our girls clean up their routines.  We couldn't thank her enough if we tried.  The girls have taken her advice and now are on a whole new level in their skills.

STANDOUTS for 3/30 vs. La Costa Canyon and Our Lady Peace

Dana was an absolute standout this week as well as in the meet. Dana has been working on one of the hardest things to come over in gymnastics which is coming back from an injury that was sustained on a particular trick.  For Dana, this is her ariel.  This week she got it back and also blew us away with her powerful vault.  Dana is a hard worker and her passion for this team shines every time she is at practice. 

Ashlyn hit everything she could this meet.  Ashlyn has been consistently improving in each meet, but this meet she improved leaps and bounds!  She got 8's on every event and improved her All Around score by 3 points.  She had the highest All Around score out of our JV team and earned a place on the award stand against a strong team.

Maria is another gymnast who has been overcoming fears throughout the week.  After having a frustrating practice, Maria took it upon herself to go to an open gym determined to get her round-off back handspring back.  The next day Maria came to practice with a handspring that was stronger than we had ever seen!  Maria won most improved gymnast last year and we see her improving tremendously this season too!


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