It’s a truth universally acknowledged that sports are more fun when you have a team to root for (or against, as the case may be).
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Does Athletic Prowess Predict Coaching Success?
If you ask a group of longtime college gymnastics fans for their lists of the greatest coaches and teams, they’ll probably have roughly the same
Read moreLarissa and Bailey Libby Juggle Their Relationship in and out of the Gym
The Iowa gymnastics team and its culture has been a big part of Bailey Libby’s life ever since she was a baby. Because her mom,
Read moreData Deep Dive: Head Coach Compensation Versus Performance
We spent the 2022 offseason requesting publicly available coaching contracts to compile a one-stop source for head coach compensation and contract information. We requested contracts
Read moreData Deep Dive: Head Coach Total Possible Compensation
We spent the 2022 offseason requesting publicly available coaching contracts to compile a one-stop source for head coach compensation and contract information. We requested contracts
Read morePotential Lineups: Big Ten Part I
The top half of the Big Ten had a big year in 2022. Minnesota and Michigan went to the national semifinals, and Michigan State had
Read moreData Deep Dive: Head Coach Rankings
There are a lot of ways to discuss success in coaching, but they’re often very subjective in gymnastics since we can’t rely on win/loss records
Read moreThe Meaning of Face Stickers Goes Beyond Looks
Picture what a college gymnast looks like on meet day. A stunning leotard is essential, and the hair strikes a balance between beauty and function.
Read moreFresh Start Key for Linda Zivat in Collegiate Debut
It’s January 8th, 2022 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, as Iowa prepares to take on Eastern Michigan. Linda Zivat stands at the end
Read moreCreative SIDs Take Promoting College Gymnastics to New Heights
College gymnastics teams around the country have varying budgets, staff sizes and followings, but one thing they all have in common is a designated media
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