Download or read book Gymnastics Is Life the Rest Is Just Details written by Collegiate Blank Notebooks and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need a gift for a gymnastic enthusiast? Have a gymnast in your life? This high quality, perfect binding stylish gymnastics composition notebook for ladies, women and girls with premium gymnastics cover design is filled with a blank lined Paper, measuring in at 7.44 x 9.69 inches and can easily fit inside most purses, backpacks or tote bags. The book feels sturdy and the paper is of great quality and it can be a nice present for Christmas or other holidays too. It is also a great gift for gymnasts, gym moms, coaches and more. Add a few other items and you could easily make a wonderful gift basket.A nice composition notebook, this booklet is the perfect addition for any student, writer or author, note taker, artist, scholar, teacher, friend, sponsor or for journaling or tracking goals - you name it! Makes a perfect Holiday, Birthday, Graduation, Wedding or Celebration Gift for any occasion! Also ideal for drawing, doodling, sketching, writing or making to do lists.
Download or read book Chalked Up written by Jennifer Sey and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of the 1986 U.S. National Gymnastics champion whose lifelong dream was to compete in the Olympics, until anorexia, injuries, and coaching abuses nearly destroyed her Fanciful dreams of gold medals and Nadia Comaneci led Jennifer Sey to become a gymnast at the age of six. She was a natural at the sport, and her early success propelled her family to sacrifice everything to help her become, by age eleven, one of America’s elite,competing at prestigious events worldwide alongside such future gymnastics’ luminaries as Mary Lou Retton. But as she set her sights higher and higher—the senior national team, the World Championships, the 1988 Olympics—Sey began to change, putting her needs, her health, and her well-being aside in the name of winning. And the adults in her life refused to notice her downward spiral. In Chalked Up Sey reveals the tarnish behind her gold medals. A powerful portrait of intensity and drive, eating disorders and stage parents, abusive coaches and manipulative businessmen, denial and the seduction of success, it is the story of a young girl whose dreams would become eclipsed by the adults around her. As she recounts her experiences, Sey sheds light on the destructiveness of our winning-is-everything culture where underage and underweight girls are celebrated and on the need for balance in children’s lives.
Download or read book The Go for Gold Gymnasts Balancing Act written by Dominique Moceanu and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noelle qualifies for the Junior National Championships - is she up for the pressure?
Download or read book Letters to a Young Gymnast written by Nadia Comaneci and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging.
Download or read book Off Balance written by Dominique Moceanu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this searing and riveting New York Times bestseller, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu reveals the dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics, the true price of success…and the shocking secret about her past and her family that she only learned years later. At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team, the first and only American women’s team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixyish appearance and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships. Off Balance vividly delineates each of the dominating characters who contributed to Moceanu’s rise to the top, from her stubborn father and long-suffering mother to her mercurial coach, Bela Karolyi. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, her years of hiding injuries and pain out of fear of retribution from her coaches, and how she hit rock bottom after a public battle with her parents. But medals, murder plots, drugs, and daring escapes aside (all of which figure into Moceanu’s incredible journey), the most unique aspect of her life is the family secret that Moceanu discovers, opening a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life. A mysterious letter from a stranger reveals that she has a second sister—born with a physical disability and given away at birth—who has nonetheless followed in Moceanu’s footsteps in an astonishing way. A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of sports, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.
Download or read book Life Is Short Don t Wait to Dance written by Valorie Kondos Field and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly acclaimed UCLA Women's gymnastics coach of 7 NCAA championships Valorie Kondos Field shares insights on how to use uniqueness and authenticity to achieve success. Former professional ballerina Valorie Kondos Field--or Miss Val, as she's affectionately known--has never tumbled, flipped, or even played any type of organized sports, and yet she has been able to craft a legendary coaching career through curiosity, creativity, attention to detail, and unwavering care for the overall well-being of her athletes. For Miss Val, it's not about winning and losing, it's about choreographing your life and owning the choices you make. Miss Val has shaped her UCLA Gymnastics program as a life skills class and now she's sharing those lessons with you, whether you're an athlete, business leader, or simply someone who wants to own their destiny. Miss Val's philosophies are timeless. Her coaching style is unorthodox. Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is a thought-provoking, fun journey through the anecdotes of the 35-year career of a dancer/choreographer turned athletic coach. The book includes unforgettable stories of the Olympians and athletes with whom she's worked-including the inspirational journey of Katelyn Ohashi, whose joyful transformation under the tutelage of Miss Val was evident to the world when her perfect 10 floor routine went viral -- reaching over 100 million viewers. Other triumphs include Olympian Jamie Dantzscher, who found her confidence at UCLA and learned the tools to combat her previous abuse; and sensation Christine Peng Peng Lee, who helped the Bruins clinch the 2018 NCAA championship with back-to-back 10's. Miss Val also shares her favorite memories of her mentor, legendary basketball coach John Wooden, as well as her thoughts on Larry Nassar and the gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. Miss Val reveals how her coaching journey had a rocky start before she found her own best approach. In time she realized that her dance background wasn't a detriment, it was a gift. When she embraced this, Miss Val led the Bruins to victory. Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is packed with great advice for anyone on a quest for success, delivered in Miss Val's reassuring and inspirational tone. She took the same approach to her breast cancer diagnosis, explaining how she made that struggle into one of the best years of her life. For Miss Val, it's all about attitude. Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is a powerful book that shows you how to make the leap of faith in choosing your own path to greatness.
Download or read book Sharing the Spirit written by Sue Ann Kawecki and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharing the Spirit -- for and by cheerleaders, dancers, and coaches is the first compilation ever of stories and poems for the spirit athlete. The book is comprised of 276 pages chockfull of motivation and inspiration. All 133 stories and poems have been written by either former or current cheerleaders, dancers, and coaches. The book is broken down into ten chapters for easy reading. The chapters are as follows: Team Believe Spirit Coach Hit It! (for cheerleaders) Just DanceÉ Teammates Success Let's Hear It for The Boy! (exclusively for male cheerleaders and dancers) Making It Big (written by professional sports teams cheerleaders) If you have aspirations of becoming a cheerleader, dancer, or a coach - you'll find just more reasons to go for it after reading this book! You'll find words of advice from those who have been there and done that and who share your very passion. Many of the bigwigs of the spirit industry have contributed their stories and poems to STS and all the companies of the industry are accounted for! Or if you simply miss those golden days of yore, join us in an adventure into nostalgia!
Download or read book The End of the Perfect 10 written by Dvora Meyers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting and insightful account of the controversial world of gymnastics, the recent changes of the scoring system, and why those changes will drive American gymnasts to the top of the sport in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Jake Maddox Girl Gymnastics Jitters written by Jake Maddox and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.
Download or read book Chalked Up written by Jennifer Sey and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated With a New Introduction “I am grateful to Jennifer Sey for sharing such an honest account of her experiences as an elite gymnast. She has eloquently and fairly exposed a dark side to our sport that parents have long needed to be made aware of.” —Dominique Moceanu, Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Fanciful dreams of becoming the next Nadia Comaneci led Jennifer Sey to become a gymnast at the age of six. Her early success propelled her family to sacrifice everything to help her become, by age 11, one of America’s elite. But as she set her sights higher and higher, Jennifer began to change, setting her needs, her health, and her well-being aside in the name of winning. And the adults in her life refused to notice her downward spiral. Now, Sey reveals the tarnish beneath her gold medals. A powerful portrait of intensity and drive, eating disorders and stage parents, abusive coaches and manipulative businessmen, Chalked Up is the story of a young girl whose dreams would become subsumed by the adults around her.
Download or read book Authentic written by Sarah Abell and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2009-11-26 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Authentic] offers hope to anyone who has ever wished for stronger friendships, deeper relationships - and to be a better person” Rob Parsons, Care for the Family97.5% of people admit their relationships could be improved 64% of people don’t think they give enough time to their close friendships 59% of single people often feel lonely 80% of people don’t respect their boss Are your friendships as strong as you’d like them to be? Are you struggling with a relationship at the moment? Have you ever wondered why some people make you react in a certain way. Perhaps you long for more time to spend with your loved ones, or for loved ones that you would want to spend more time with. Do you wish you didn’t lose your temper so much or that you could express your emotions more easily? Would you like to understand those around you better? If you want to have genuine, meaningful relationships with anyone everyone in your life AUTHENTIC is the book for you. Full of practical advice, it will show you how to invest in authentic relationships - one of the most rewarding adventures we can ever undertake.
Download or read book Kicking Center written by Rachel Allison and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigation of a professional women's soccer league breaking through the ceiling of the male-dominated center of US professional sport. The author examines the challenges and opportunities and demonstrates how gender inequality is both constructed and disputed in professional sport.
Download or read book Little Girls in Pretty Boxes written by Joan Ryan and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.
Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Dennis J. Caine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport.
Download or read book Gym Bag Books written by Alexander Babinets and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote this book not just to give you illustrations of exercises and rules to follow. I've seen too many people quitting. Those were the people who belonged to the top-notch facilities, who were prescribed amazing fitness programs, who joined boot camps, and even those who had long term one-on-one personal training packages. It breaks my heart to see how many of you looking so enthusiastic at the beginning and later completely losing interest in pursuing your fitness goals.
Download or read book Feel No Fear written by Bela Karolyi and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1994-05-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The charismatic coach of gymnastic stars including Nadia Comanec and Mary Lou Retton chronicles his life and career, from troubles with Romanian secret police, through his decision to defect, to his fight for better gymnastics in the United States.
Download or read book I ve Got This written by Melisa Torres and published by Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books are like Babysitters Club with gymnasts.
