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The 7 degrees of separation between Kate and the 2000 Olympic Vault debacle is revealed! We also discuss the backstory of the qualifying procedures for the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, the impact of Canada winning its World Team Medal, and so much more!

Kate Richardson is one of Canada's most successful gymnasts of all time. In this episode, she discusses how she started gymnastics, training at 2 separate gyms as she prepared for the 2000 Olympics, her "weird" choreography and skill selection, the Canadian abuse allegations, and so much more... Part 2 will reveal the 7 degrees of separation between Kate and the 2000 Vault debacle.

Air awareness, communication with athletes, simplifying back twisting to front saltos, timelines of peaking, beam acro, and more. Olympic Medalist and NCAA Coach, Justin Spring and Olympic Choreographer, Judge, and International Clinician, Nicole Langevin TALK GYMNASTICS. Comparing WAG vs MAG technique, warm up tactics, approach to competition, and SO MUCH MORE. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode. This is a limited series brought to you by Inside Gymnastics

Fred Richard made history TWICE at the 2023 World Championships. Listen as he watches his final High Bar routine that clinched team USA's Bronze medal. We also dive into his AA performance, future plans, and expectations for 2024's Olympic Team.

Fred Richard has made history...TWICE in the span of a few days. Learn about his club days as a gymnast, his unique perspective as a young athlete, his Historic Worlds debut, and his short-term and long-term goals.

With an understanding of Motivation Tactics, Developmental Stages, and Training Phases, athlete longevity can be increased. Nicole and Dr. Shira Lewis take a deep dive into their popular lecture, "Keep Kids in the Gym." This is a MUST LISTEN for ALL competitive coaches!

There comes a time for every coach, at a competition, when you have to ask yourself, "Who's show is it?" Check out this glimpse into "Our Chenko," a new limited series hosted by Nicole Langevin and Justin Spring. Enjoy unique perspectives and in depth discussions of technical and philosophical sides of gymnastics. A MUST LISTEN FOR COACHES AND ATHLETES!

A trip down memory lane, goals for 2024, a comparison of past and current training approaches, and more on this week's continuation of "What Makes Eddie Penev Think....

Eddie Penev has impeccable form, cat-like air awareness, and consistency. He was all but a lock for Team USA headed into the Toyko Olympics until an untimely injury took him out of the running. Now competing for Bulgaria, he has his eyes set on Paris. In this interview, he discusses how it felt when he was not named to the U.S. National Team after a stellar few seasons, his multiple Nationality changes, the vaulting board situation, and so much more!

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shira Lewis, and Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Brandi Smith, discuss Prehab in gymnastics. This is a great episode for coaches to learn how, what, and why Prehab in a so important to the safe progress of their athletes.

Scott dives into his 1992 Olympic experience...the highs...and the lows. We also dive into his post-Olympic career and his current relationship with gymnastics.

Early 90's gymnastics icon, Scott Keswick, has not talked about his gymnastics career publicly since it ended in 1996. In this 2 part interview, he uncovers the ups and downs and ins and outs of his early career, Olympic experience, and comeback.