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Post 10
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Jennifer |
Pioneer
Post 10 -- Week of Jan 10, 2005
Hello to all of our fans! We returned to practice on January
2. We had three two-a-day practices, two marathon practices
and two days off to begin the New Year. The team has been working
very hard in the gym not only doing gymnastics but also cardio
and conditioning. The coaches have been so enthusiastic and
fun throughout all the practices. That has helped the atmosphere
to be more relaxed and motivating. In addition, after each
marathon practice and before the two-a-day practices we have
eaten together as a team.
Coach Kudlac
left us for a couple of days to “work” a
meet in Cancun! So the other coaches kept us in line and working
hard. Just joking, Coach. We know you were working hard too,
but we missed you in the gym! One day while stretching in our
second practice of the day we entertained ourselves by taking
turns model walking down the mats. Not only did some of my
teammates surprise me, but the coaches and trainer also participated!
We were all rolling on the floor laughing. Then our coaches
were so proud of our work ethic at practice that Coach Jackie
let us eat at Beth Marie’s on Friday, which was also
Dana’s birthday. Beth Marie’s is the best ice cream
parlor around.
On top of all the fun we have been having together for hours
upon hours in the gym we have been making progress. We started
doing full beam sets and Coach Jackie has really pushed us
to train hard when we are on her event! On floor, we started
putting our tumbling into our floor routines. On bars, we are
working on our first halves and second halves so much that
we wear out our hands during two-a-days. Then on vault, we
have been working timers one day and flipping on others. Everyone
is looking awesome. We are getting stronger and more consistent.
If we can do this well while we are tired just imagine how
well we can do once we are rested.
This next week we have one more two-a-day practice and a couple
of team practice days to get prepared for our first meet on
Saturday against Oklahoma at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, we have our
team psych dinner and we will watch a motivating movie together.
I hope you all can make it out to our meet to support us!
Thanks for keeping up with us,
Jennifer Bolli
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