The Routine: Gymnastics Conversations

Our best NCAA gymnastics commentator, best gymnastics teacher, Olympic medalist and mom to every gymnast Kathy Johnson Clark spends time talking with us. Kathy shares what her goals are as a commentator, her thoughts on the growth of women's college gymnastics, and what it's like to work with the crew of ESPN's "Friday Night Heights." Website: https://www.theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com

Today we share some of our highlights from the meets last weekend including Boise State vs UCLA, LSU vs Georgia, and Auburn vs Alabama. We also share our listener emails and comments.  What were some of your favorite moments from the meets last weekend? Let us know! Website: https://www.theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we chat with University of Michigan star freshman Sierra Brooks. Sierra shares why she decided to graduate high school a year early, why she chose University of Michigan, and what goals the team has for the 2020 gymnastics season. Become a Routine Podcast member to hear Sierra's answers to the 5 questions we ask every gymnast we interview! Website: www.theroutinepodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Stuck in knowing what to say to your gymnast daughter at the end of a long practice? In today's episode, we get advice from Rebecca Smith of Complete Performance Coaching. Learn the five things you should never say after practice or a competition. We also share which team we think will win this year. Website: https://www.theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we recognize this years seniors and celebrate their success before the season starts. We also chat with College Gym News editor and UNC commentator Christina Chauvenet. She discusses what code changes we should look out for this year and what this means for the composition of routines on each event. Website: https://www.theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we talk with former UCLA gymnast and current stunt double Sadiqua Bynum. Sadiqua has been a stunt double in a number of shows and movies including HBO's Watchmen and Black Panther. She shares what it was like transitioning from collegiate gymnastics to performing as a stunt double for stars such as Regina King. Website: https://www.theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we discuss which freshmen we are most excited to watch during the 2020 women's college gymnastics season. Want to hear more of Rebecca's interview? Join our Box or Front Row Seat membership. Which freshmen should we interview before the start of the 2020 season? Website: http://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we start season three of The Routine Podcast! For this teaser episode we share what's new this season and what you can expect from us for the 2020 NCAA gymnastics season. We also discuss our new website and what new features we've added including our new membership program. What do you think of our new website? What topics do you want us to discuss this season? Let us know! You can tweet us, email us or leave us a voicemail. Music: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Today we wrap up our "Summer Series." The tables are turned on us in today's show where we are the interviewees instead of the interviewers. Dr. Dave Tilley talks to us for his podcast The Shift Show. Plus, don't forget to take our annual Routine Podcast survey! Your answers will help guide our future episodes. Routine Podcast Survey: https://conta.cc/2KzQi5T MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we chat with former UCLA coach Randy Lane who shares his passion for growing the sport of gymnastics through the Collegiate Gymnastics Growth Initiative (CGGI). We also speak with assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse Robyn Magee who shares her goals of starting gymnastics programs at historically black colleges. Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we have a fun chat with MyKayla Skinner who shares her 2020 Olympic dreams with us. We also talk about her success at the University of Utah and how her experience there has made her a better elite gymnast. MyKayla also talks about how the environment at USA Gymnastics has changed since she was last on the National Team. Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we welcome back Dr. Dave Tilley! He talks about a NCAA study that found female NCAA gymnasts use narcotic pain meds at a higher rate than any other college athletes. He believes that we, as a gymnastics community, are all responsible. What do you think we should do to change the culture in the gymnastics community? Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we chat with Coach Rick McCharles from gymnasticscoaching.com. He celebrates the success of Canadian gymnasts competing here in the States in the NCAA. He also was at Regionals at Oregon State University and shares his thoughts about the new format. Who have been some of your favorite Canadian gymnasts to watch in NCAA? Let us know! Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we chat with sports writer Dvora Meyers about her "Gymnastics Doesn't Need a Safety Valve" article. We discuss whether we should transition to all five scores counting towards the team score and not have a sixth competitor in line-up. Should all five scores count or should teams still be able to drop a score? Let us know! Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM

Today we chat with new University of Arkansas Gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber. She shares her goals for the program, how she chose her coaching staff, and her thoughts on the Arkansas Athletic Department's one-of-a-kind welcoming events celebrating her arrival. Who else should we feature on our "Summer Series" episodes? Let us know! Website: https://theroutinepodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/routinepodcast Email: info@theroutinepodcast.com MUSIC: ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: WWW.SOUNDOTCOM.COM