Did you know? Members of the 2016 Region 5 All Star Team share their favorite pre-meet meals, favorite animals and what their meet hair rituals are.
Coaches Wired: Lori Koch, Olympia | Technical Eye with A Positive Approach
Lori Koch owner of Olympia Gymnastics in Michigan has been one of our regions top coaches for many years. She has coached many national champions along with coaching many to college scholarships. She is tough with a very structured system but one that comes off in a positive and loving way. Listen in as she guides 2016 JO National Bar Champion and All Star team member Annie Maxim during her warmups and bar set at the 2016 JO Nationals.
THIS or THAT with Anastasia Webb, IGI
Get to know 2016 Region 5 All Star Team member Anastasia Webb from IGI as she answered some this or that questions. Great gymnast, poor choice in Pro Football teams :). Find out more about this 2016 JO National Floor Champion and AA runner-up.
Spotlight: Taylor Buis, Champion USA | Moving On in Champion Style
Taylor Buis from Champion Gymnastics USA didn’t let a serious ankle injury derail her goals and dreams of ending her senior year in champion style. The 2016 season would be her last and one she will never forget. Overcoming a two year break from competitive gymnastics, Taylor finished her career exactly how she wanted to and excited for what is to come at Western Michigan.
Katie Teft Forever Grateful For The Impact Gymnastics Has Had In Her Life
Katie Teft Minasola reflects on how gymnastics has impacted her life and shaped her into the women she is today. She talks about looking up to fellow Region 5 elites Amanda Borden and Jaycie Phelps during her career and how cool it was to compete along side them. Region 5 has been a big part of her life and it is where she gained the foundations that help her to be the best coach she can be in the college ranks.
meet video clips provided by USA Gymnastics
Click Here for Katie’s Acceptance Speech
Click Here for John Gedderts Introduction for Katie
Click Here for Kathryn Gedderts Poem honoring Katie
