Welcome to the Discover College Gymnastics podcast. If you’re a gymnast or parent of a gymnast dreaming of competing in college, you’re in the right place. Each week, join me as I talk to college gymnastics and acro/tumbling coaches from across the country. They'll reveal what they look for in a recruit, what it’s like to be a college athlete, and they’ll talk about what makes their program unique. All of this is presented in short, easy-to-consume episodes because believe me, I know you’re ...
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Director David Lowery discusses his hit film from this year's Sundance Film Festival. Ain't Them Bodies Saints tells the story of a young outlaw couple, Ruth (Rooney Mara) and Bob (Casey Affleck), who are apprehended after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds an officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, Bob escapes from prison and sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store Regent Street, in Lo ...
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Greenville University Gymnastics Head Coach | Anique Grenier
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19:02In this episode, you'll hear: How she didn't really think she wanted to be a college gymnast and what changed. What she loves about team (college) gymnastics and how it's different than club. When she wants athletes to reach out and what her recruiting timeline is like. Why she feels like more contact is better--reach out often! What stands out whe…
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University of Montevallo Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach | Kati Horstmann
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30:55In this episode, you’ll hear: How she looks for “good humans” and athletes who fit in with their culture. How she finds many of her recruits on Instagram and how she likes going to gyms to observe practices to see how recruits interact with coaches and teammates. Things she’s seen recruits do at practice that show her an athlete isn’t recruitable. …
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West Liberty University Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach | Kelsey Kyle
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32:42In this episode, you'll hear: How DII recruiting rules are different and how she plans to contact athletes earlier. Why there is so much room for development and growth once an athlete is on an A&T team. How athletics are highly supported at West Liberty. How an athlete's willingness to try new things is absolutely KEY in A&T. That is possible to g…
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Simpson College Gymnastics Head Coach | Emily Barrett Payne
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27:39In this episode, you’ll hear: Her preferred method of contact if you want to get recruited and how she likes communication “early and often.” Why vault and bars are the most recruited events at Simpson. Why on-the-mat skills are important, but what she thinks are the most important skills OFF the mat. What might be surprising about the Simpson Coll…
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West Chester University Pennsylvania Gymnastics Head Coach | Barbara Cordova
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27:05In this episode, Casey chats with Barbara Cordova, head gymnastics coach at West Chester University in West Chester, PA. In this episode, you’ll hear: The difference between DII vs. DI & DIII-how DII can now talk to athletes of all ages. How West Chester balances being a competitive athlete and being a student. How West Chester prides itself on aca…
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Hamline University Gymnastics Head Coach | Doug Byrnes
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28:27In this episode, Casey chats with Doug Byrnes, head gymnastics coach at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Coach Bynes is entering his 26th year as head gymnastics coach at Hamline! In this episode, you’ll hear: How the Division III recruiting timeline differs a bit from other divisions. How there are always exceptions to the recruiting timeline. …
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Calvin University Acrobatics and Tumbling Head Coach | Ellen Barker
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28:31In this episode, Casey chats with Ellen Barker, head acrobatics and tumbling coach at Calvin Univeristy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Coach Barker is Calvin's first A&T coach as they enter their inaugural season in 2025! In this episode, you’ll hear: Coach Barker's sheer EXCITEMENT for the upcoming inaugural season. Why you don’t have to be a high-lev…
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Gustavus Adolphus Gymnastics Head Coach | Aryn DeGrood
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30:01In this episode, Casey chats with Aryn DeGrood, head gymnastics coach at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Coach DeGrood is entering her 11th year as head coach and she is also an alumnus at Gustavus where she competed as both a gymnast AND a track and field athlete. In this episode, you’ll hear: Coach DeGrood talk about how it’s never to…
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Podcast Trailer | Discover College Gymnastics
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1:06Choosing a college is a big decision, especially when you're a gymnast. With over 150 colleges offering gymnastics and acro/tumbling programs, it can feel overwhelming to find the right fit. Websites and brochures only tell you so much, and visiting every campus just isn't possible. That's where the Discover College Gymnastics podcast comes in! Eac…
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Ain't Them Bodies Saints: Meet the Filmmaker
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47:03Director David Lowery discusses his hit film from this year's Sundance Film Festival, Ain't Them Bodies Saints. Moderated by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store Regent Street, in London.
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