Dynasty could be happening but Kim are you sure it’s UTAH, Sierra Brooks is the Champion, We had a perfect 10 in region 5, well we had 10 alums at nationals, Region 5 National Champion at the USAG Nationals, It’s a Ring for Torrez, Sad face feelings continues for Davis and the ESPN event streams are the best for behind the scenes crazy! We also announce our R5 College Salute Best of 2023 on each event list.

Dynasty could be happening but Kim are you sure it’s UTAH, Sierra Brooks is the Champion, We had a perfect 10 in region 5, well we had 10 alums at nationals, Region 5 National Champion at the USAG Nationals, It’s a Ring for Torrez, Sad face feelings continues for Davis and the ESPN event streams are the best for behind the scenes crazy! We also announce our R5 College Salute Best of 2023 on each event list.

College Salute- What Makes a Dynasty? 2023 NCAA Championships

So Many Routines, Three Region 5 Alums moving on as Individuals, 6 competing athletes on teams, some drama filled finishes to regionals but should one have been, Some athletes might just have a GPS for landings in their Nervous system, There was at least one 10 at every regional one went to a region 5 alum, Kim takes us behind the scenes at Pitt and please more Payton Richards

So Many Routines, Three Region 5 Alums moving on as Individuals, 6 competing athletes on teams, some drama filled finishes to regionals but should one have been, Some athletes might just have a GPS for landings in their Nervous system, There was at least one 10 at every regional one went to a region 5 alum, Kim takes us behind the scenes at Pitt and please more Payton Richards

College Salute: Regional Championships- Under Stressure

4 Regional sites,  4 competitions at each,  a crazy 5 days of competition from Wednesday to Sunday.  What are the R5 Universities Chances of qualifying to nationals, what R5 Alums have qualified as  individuals, what should Region 5 fans be watching. Who do Kim and I feel will be moving onto Regional Finals and NCAA's? Well after this special podcast episode you are going to know the answers to all those questions.

4 Regional sites,  4 competitions at each,  a crazy 5 days of competition from Wednesday to Sunday.  What are the R5 Universities Chances of qualifying to nationals, what R5 Alums have qualified as  individuals, what should Region 5 fans be watching. Who do Kim and I feel will be moving onto Regional Finals and NCAA's? Well after this special podcast episode you are going to know the answers to all those questions.

College Salute: Regional Breakdown- Region 5 Style

Conference Championships weekend did not disappoint, from the excitement, to the faces, the stuck landings or stick and show to the high fives it was non stop crazy all across the country. For some this was the last stop on their gymnastics journey and the lasting memories of their lives in gymnastics but for many it’s one last tune up for NCAA Regionals. They hope they have NORMENTUM going into post season.

Conference Championships weekend did not disappoint, from the excitement, to the faces, the stuck landings or stick and show to the high fives it was non stop crazy all across the country. For some this was the last stop on their gymnastics journey and the lasting memories of their lives in gymnastics but for many it’s one last tune up for NCAA Regionals. They hope they have NORMENTUM going into post season.

College Salute: Championships Weekend- Teflon Covered Diamond Studded Beasts

Final week of the regular season with Conference Champs only a few days away well unless your special and compete for a school in the WIAC, who needs a shoulder…. Bustello sure doesn’t, Is the commentator curse real well Kim didn’t want to test that out at EMU for AG but sure did for EC, Kent is hosting MAC’s next week but it might be another BALL STATE WMU SHOW TWO weeks in a row, Tetter Town is where it’s at Hey Ball State I have a plan, the Sarah SHOW and we apparently need to NIP and TUCK!!!!! 

Final week of the regular season with Conference Champs only a few days away well unless your special and compete for a school in the WIAC, who needs a shoulder…. Bustello sure doesn’t, Is the commentator curse real well Kim didn’t want to test that out at EMU for AG but sure did for EC, Kent is hosting MAC’s next week but it might be another BALL STATE WMU SHOW TWO weeks in a row, Tetter Town is where it’s at Hey Ball State I have a plan, the Sarah SHOW and we apparently need to NIP and TUCK!!!!!

College Salute Week 10: MAYor of Teeter Town and the 1 Arm Beamer

KRAZY In Michigan- 3 exciting meets all in the Mitten state and Kim was there for them all, she might even have some blue blazer stalkers, there was a  4th meet on Monday and we are going to quickly discuss it, Records set and then broken, 3 perfect scores this week,  LIU vacationed in Michigan this weekend and poparazzi Kim was all about it  We have the NFL, the NBA the MLB but our favorite Gymnastics Aunt might have another 3 Letter combo that killed it in week 9… plus, and we take Kim back to math class

KRAZY In Michigan- 3 exciting meets all in the Mitten state and Kim was there for them all, she might even have some blue blazer stalkers, there was a  4th meet on Monday and we are going to quickly discuss it, Records set and then broken, 3 perfect scores this week,  LIU vacationed in Michigan this weekend and poparazzi Kim was all about it  We have the NFL, the NBA the MLB but our favorite Gymnastics Aunt might have another 3 Letter combo that killed it in week 9… plus, and we take Kim back to math class

College Salute Week 9- Records and 10s in Pure Michi-GAN!

Cross town rivals share BIG Ten, High 5 Helps make it epic again, Munoz is making her mark in more ways then one, Flip for Ella and of course  Mikayla Stuckey Mikayla Stuckey Mikayla Stuckey. Oh and maybe some talk about some the Betts blinged out  R5 shoes. That and our  Week 8 R5 University line-up coming at you 

Cross town rivals share BIG Ten, High 5 Helps make it epic again, Munoz is making her mark in more ways then one, Flip for Ella and of course  Mikayla Stuckey Mikayla Stuckey Mikayla Stuckey. Oh and maybe some talk about some the Betts blinged out  R5 shoes. That and our  Week 8 R5 University line-up coming at you

College Salute Week 8- Blinged Shoes, History Made, and certainly a HIGH FiVE

Region 5 has 5 to Nastia, It’s Back Back again, Q’s Vault tell a friend, we have a breakdown of BIG and JPAC, I have another new favorite bars team, we got some FAB,  MAKIE oh she brought it, week 7 R5U and first NQS and we have the REAL NQS.

Region 5 has 5 to Nastia, It’s Back Back again, Q’s Vault tell a friend, we have a breakdown of BIG and JPAC, I have another new favorite bars team, we got some FAB,  MAKIE oh she brought it, week 7 R5U and first NQS and we have the REAL NQS.

College Salute Week 7: IT's Back, Tell a Friend

Week 6 and oh it was somethin Something Even College rules don’t have an answer for, MAC conference holding their own in the R5U line-up this week, Linda Zivat let’s the judges know what an actual stuck landing is literally, Volpe is spectacular and fabulous more on that, Murphy surely AL SCHARNS it, and Kim has a scroll of Fab for you this week

Week 6 and oh it was somethin Something Even College rules don’t have an answer for, MAC conference holding their own in the R5U line-up this week, Linda Zivat let’s the judges know what an actual stuck landing is literally, Volpe is spectacular and fabulous more on that, Murphy surely AL SCHARNS it, and Kim has a scroll of Fab for you this week

College Salute Week 6: S-omething E-ven C-ollege Gymnastics Can't Explain

Bowling strikes and knocking teammates down after routines is the new standard, another alum 10, EMU is my favorite bar squad in the NCAA and Did R5U thrive in week 5? We recap Buckeye Classic, break down our week 5 line-up and find out who fired up the chips and who celebrates like a happy dolphin. 

Bowling strikes and knocking teammates down after routines is the new standard, another alum 10, EMU is my favorite bar squad in the NCAA and Did R5U thrive in week 5? We recap Buckeye Classic, break down our week 5 line-up and find out who fired up the chips and who celebrates like a happy dolphin.

College Salute Week 5- Fire Up the Happy Dolphins

College Gymnastics podcast that follows the NCAA careers of our Region 5 alumni each and every week during the NCAA season with alumni interviews during the off season. We also have R5 University which is our own weekly take on Fantasy Gymnastics. If you love college gymnastics and Region 5 and follow the Region 5 Insider this podcast is for you.

College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider

In this episode we break down the art of Periodization in order to prepare a season plan to peak at the right moments of the season. This can be a very scientific process but as we discuss on this show, you can make it a much simpler process that still addresses your needs for all aspects of the gymnasts training during the year. Enrique Trabanino owner of Perfection Gymnastics joins us to give his years of knowledge and success with this type of planning and preparation. 

In this episode we break down the art of Periodization in order to prepare a season plan to peak at the right moments of the season. This can be a very scientific process but as we discuss on this show, you can make it a much simpler process that still addresses your needs for all aspects of the gymnasts training during the year. Enrique Trabanino owner of Perfection Gymnastics joins us to give his years of knowledge and success with this type of planning and preparation.

Episode #5: Periodization- Mind Map to Successful Planning and Peaking

Episode 3 of our College Salute breaks down the triple header in the SEC which featured two nail biter down to the last routine finales. We also got some background stories on a few of our alums during the broadcasts including a unbreakable bond between a Gator and a Tiger. Lots of of talk on our Region 5 alums in week 3 and our Alum Athlete of the Week conversation with Illini junior Karen Howell. 

Episode 3 of our College Salute breaks down the triple header in the SEC which featured two nail biter down to the last routine finales. We also got some background stories on a few of our alums during the broadcasts including a unbreakable bond between a Gator and a Tiger. Lots of of talk on our Region 5 alums in week 3 and our Alum Athlete of the Week conversation with Illini junior Karen Howell.

College Salute Episode #3 | SEC Nail Biters, Unbreakable Bonds

Our second College Salute 2020 Season preview looks at our Region 5 Alums in the Big Ten. The Big Ten features many of the big names from Region 5 and there is a lot to look forward to in this conference in 2020. The excitement is building with the incoming freshman around the Big Ten and the impact they will have on this upcoming NCAA season. Before we back dive mount to our Big Ten preview, we break down the Michigan Quad exhibition meet held at the University of Michigan which featured quite a few former Region 5 athletes.

Our second College Salute 2020 Season preview looks at our Region 5 Alums in the Big Ten. The Big Ten features many of the big names from Region 5 and there is a lot to look forward to in this conference in 2020. The excitement is building with the incoming freshman around the Big Ten and the impact they will have on this upcoming NCAA season. Before we back dive mount to our Big Ten preview, we break down the Michigan Quad exhibition meet held at the University of Michigan which featured quite a few former Region 5 athletes.

College Salute- Season 2: Michigan Quad, BIG Things in the BIG TEN for 2020

On this episode we are talking college recruiting, how to start, what’s important during the process, what do you say to coaches and how to approach it all. Full out Recruiting joins us to break it all down. 

On this episode we are talking college recruiting, how to start, what’s important during the process, what do you say to coaches and how to approach it all. Full out Recruiting joins us to break it all down.

Episode 4: The Full Out of College Recruiting

In this episode we look at one of the most important aspects of sport performance and participation.... Motivation. We talk about strategies to help set up a culture in your gym to drive and sustain motivation through the training year. There are many different motivational strategies and each athlete is motivated differently. We discuss many different ways to enhance motivation and make the daily grind of training and competition fun. Creating a culture of excellence in your gym and develop a plan for keeping the energy and excitement toward your goals both individual and team helps to keep motivation high. 

In this episode we look at one of the most important aspects of sport performance and participation.... Motivation. We talk about strategies to help set up a culture in your gym to drive and sustain motivation through the training year. There are many different motivational strategies and each athlete is motivated differently. We discuss many different ways to enhance motivation and make the daily grind of training and competition fun. Creating a culture of excellence in your gym and develop a plan for keeping the energy and excitement toward your goals both individual and team helps to keep motivation high.

Episode 6: Motivation- Developing the Culture in the Gym

We are back for season 3 Episode #1 as we dish on what went down at the 2019 Region 5 High Tech/ High Performance Training Camp, very in depth conversation on the JO Rule Changes for the upcoming season and trends we think we will see in terms of skill selection (might just break out in song Round the Outside, Round the Outside) and our favorites from the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships. 

We are back for season 3 Episode #1 as we dish on what went down at the 2019 Region 5 High Tech/ High Performance Training Camp, very in depth conversation on the JO Rule Changes for the upcoming season and trends we think we will see in terms of skill selection (might just break out in song Round the Outside, Round the Outside) and our favorites from the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships.

Season 3 Episode #1: Round the Outside Round The Outside | Training Camp, Updates and Trends For 2020

Chalk Warrior

Chalk Warrior's own Lauren Stevens joins us for a full breakdown of this weeks upcoming Level 10 JO Nationals in Indianapolis. We look at each age group giving you the ones to watch and some interesting tidbits of information about the athletes you may or may not have known. How will Region 5 compare amongst the nations best? Who will win the 2019 JO Nationals Championships? We give you our predictions and more in this episode. 

Chalk Warrior's own Lauren Stevens joins us for a full breakdown of this weeks upcoming Level 10 JO Nationals in Indianapolis. We look at each age group giving you the ones to watch and some interesting tidbits of information about the athletes you may or may not have known. How will Region 5 compare amongst the nations best? Who will win the 2019 JO Nationals Championships? We give you our predictions and more in this episode.

Episode 11: Grit and Grind- 2019 Level 10  JO National Preview with Chalk Warrior .mp3

"The MAC Attack" In this first episode of the 2020 NCAA season we preview what the MAC conference looks like for the perspective of our Region 5 alums. We break down the seven teams in the MAC with discussion on each terms returnees that will make an impact as well as the incoming freshman. Lots of talent Region 5'ers will compete in MAC this season we give you insights on who and what to watch from this underrated conference. 

"The MAC Attack" In this first episode of the 2020 NCAA season we preview what the MAC conference looks like for the perspective of our Region 5 alums. We break down the seven teams in the MAC with discussion on each terms returnees that will make an impact as well as the incoming freshman. Lots of talent Region 5'ers will compete in MAC this season we give you insights on who and what to watch from this underrated conference.

College Salute Season 2- "The MAC ATTACK" 2020 MAC Conference Preview

We had an upset in the SEC, some crazy bar falls, perfect 10 from gymnast on a team other then the BIG 4 and who really cares about the out of bounds deductions anyway. We also got all we need to know about wrestling while trying to watch gymnastics and Rachel Dickson vaulted herself to a 9.975 and huge all around win and joins us for this week's Alumni of the week conversation. 

We had an upset in the SEC, some crazy bar falls, perfect 10 from gymnast on a team other then the BIG 4 and who really cares about the out of bounds deductions anyway. We also got all we need to know about wrestling while trying to watch gymnastics and Rachel Dickson vaulted herself to a 9.975 and huge all around win and joins us for this week's Alumni of the week conversation.

College Salute Episode #6 | Upset in SEC, Crazy Falls on Bars, Dickson Rocks Vault

Region 5 won the 2019 JO National Super Team Title with a dominating performance on the second day of competition. JO National All Around Champion Sierra Brooks from Aspire Gymnastics joined us to break down all the action from top routines you might have missed to the behind the scenes stories from the floor. Region 5 rallied on day 2 with five age group wins and four national all around champions. The big performances, the memorable moments plus our thoughts on some hot topics all that and more into this episode. 

Region 5 won the 2019 JO National Super Team Title with a dominating performance on the second day of competition. JO National All Around Champion Sierra Brooks from Aspire Gymnastics joined us to break down all the action from top routines you might have missed to the behind the scenes stories from the floor. Region 5 rallied on day 2 with five age group wins and four national all around champions. The big performances, the memorable moments plus our thoughts on some hot topics all that and more into this episode.

Episode #23- "Flex On EM" Region 5, 2019 JO Nationals Recap

Hu Dat

Whose House, Hu's House! Missouri Freshman and gymternet sensation Helen Hu joins us for our Alumni Conversation. Week 3 in the NCAA showcased some great performances for our Region 5 Alums we break down the highlights and recap CMU vs EMU, Michigan vs Illinois and OSU vs MSU. 

Whose House, Hu's House! Missouri Freshman and gymternet sensation Helen Hu joins us for our Alumni Conversation. Week 3 in the NCAA showcased some great performances for our Region 5 Alums we break down the highlights and recap CMU vs EMU, Michigan vs Illinois and OSU vs MSU.

College Salute Season 2 Episode #2: HU DAT Gymnast,  Week 3 Recap

Michigan Junior

Michigan Junior sat down after the Wolverines meet against Oklahoma on senior night to talk about her performance, what her seniors mean to her, and 2019 team. Lexi is battling some lower leg injuries this season which has limited her two only two events. She talks about that how it has impacted her training and competition mindset this season. 

Michigan Junior sat down after the Wolverines meet against Oklahoma on senior night to talk about her performance, what her seniors mean to her, and 2019 team. Lexi is battling some lower leg injuries this season which has limited her two only two events. She talks about that how it has impacted her training and competition mindset this season.

College Salute: Alumni Conversation with Michigan Junior Lexi Funk

It's about that time again for the JO competition season to begin and on this episode we break down all the new event requirement/compositional changes for the 2019 season. We talk about each change and give some examples of what could be done to meet that requirement. We also look back on the 2018 USA Championships and how Region 5 did along with our highlights of the competition. This year in USA Gymnastics hasn't been tough to say the least and we discuss the current situation and give our thoughts on safe sport and a new president.

It's about that time again for the JO competition season to begin and on this episode we break down all the new event requirement/compositional changes for the 2019 season. We talk about each change and give some examples of what could be done to meet that requirement. We also look back on the 2018 USA Championships and how Region 5 did along with our highlights of the competition. This year in USA Gymnastics hasn't been tough to say the least and we discuss the current situation and give our thoughts on safe sport and a new president.

Episode 3: JO Gymnastics  gets rid of the Perfect 10 ... IT's NOW 10.1

Is your head preventing you from achieving your goals in competition? In this episode we are talking everything you need to be Mental Tough. Mental toughness is the key to success and as with skills in gymnastics you need to develop the skills to create a tough mind. Joining us today is the owner of Head Games, creating an unshakable mind through mental toughness training, Dr. Alison Arnold, Doc Ali as she is known, gives us some great tools to use to get yourself mentally tough.

Is your head preventing you from achieving your goals in competition? In this episode we are talking everything you need to be Mental Tough. Mental toughness is the key to success and as with skills in gymnastics you need to develop the skills to create a tough mind. Joining us today is the owner of Head Games, creating an unshakable mind through mental toughness training, Dr. Alison Arnold, Doc Ali as she is known, gives us some great tools to use to get yourself mentally tough.

Episode #8: Let IT GO! Compete Free!  Mental Toughness Training

We sat down with Alabama Junior Shea Mahoney in this weeks Region 5 Alumni of Week conversation to talk about her 2019 Bama team and their outlook on this season. Shea talks about competing in the SEC and how Region 5 prepared her for that. We get some insights to her new floor routine, change in bar routine this year and why no beam as of yet. We also find out from her what ROLL TIDE truly means!

We sat down with Alabama Junior Shea Mahoney in this weeks Region 5 Alumni of Week conversation to talk about her 2019 Bama team and their outlook on this season. Shea talks about competing in the SEC and how Region 5 prepared her for that. We get some insights to her new floor routine, change in bar routine this year and why no beam as of yet. We also find out from her what ROLL TIDE truly means!

Alumni of the Week Conversation | Week #5- Shea Mahoney on Bama in 2019 

In our first episode of our College Salute podcast we review the first weekend of the 2019 college season and highlight some the top performances from around the country and from our Region 5 Alums. We also talked to Michigan seniors Olivia Karas and Emma Mclean as well as SEMO freshman Anna Kaziska and got their reactions to their individual and team performances in the opening weekend. 

In our first episode of our College Salute podcast we review the first weekend of the 2019 college season and highlight some the top performances from around the country and from our Region 5 Alums. We also talked to Michigan seniors Olivia Karas and Emma Mclean as well as SEMO freshman Anna Kaziska and got their reactions to their individual and team performances in the opening weekend.

College Salute Episode #1: Recapping Week #1 in the NCAA

Two School make history with first program wins, Status Quo in the BIG 10, Close battles in the SEC and BIG 12 and a 10 explosion in the PAC 12. We are breaking down all the conference championships and giving you the 411 on how our Region 5 Alums did across the country. NIU made history at home and we sit down with MAC Beam Champ and NIU Sophomore Mia Lord for our Alumni Conversation. 

Two School make history with first program wins, Status Quo in the BIG 10, Close battles in the SEC and BIG 12 and a 10 explosion in the PAC 12. We are breaking down all the conference championships and giving you the 411 on how our Region 5 Alums did across the country. NIU made history at home and we sit down with MAC Beam Champ and NIU Sophomore Mia Lord for our Alumni Conversation.

College Salute Episode #11: Program First x2, 10.0 Explosion, Status Quo | 2019 Conference Championships

In this episode of the College Salute Podcast we look at week 2 in the NCAA for 2019. This week featured a "Tiger" takeover with 3 teams all having the Tiger as their mascot with one surprisingly taking down the higher ranked opponent. We highlight some of the meets around the country with our region 5 alums, spotlight 2 of our Division 3 alums and breakdown the NCAA qualifying procedures. Our Alumni of the week conversation is with Western Michigan Senior Rachel Underwood after their win against NIU in week 2. 

In this episode of the College Salute Podcast we look at week 2 in the NCAA for 2019. This week featured a "Tiger" takeover with 3 teams all having the Tiger as their mascot with one surprisingly taking down the higher ranked opponent. We highlight some of the meets around the country with our region 5 alums, spotlight 2 of our Division 3 alums and breakdown the NCAA qualifying procedures. Our Alumni of the week conversation is with Western Michigan Senior Rachel Underwood after their win against NIU in week 2.

College Salute Episode #2: Tiger Take Over, Denver Upset

We break down some of the new rules as well as all the action from week 2 in the 2020 NCAA Season. The SEC, BIG Ten and MAC all had competitive competitions with a few coming down to tenths for the win. We dive into the battle between NIU and Kent State with our Region 5 Alums being well represented. Michigan State hosted CMU and ISU while Michigan squared off with Texas Womens and Washington. Helen Hu is all the talk while Nyah Smith soars in her 2nd meet of her young career. This episode is full of DeMerzey with a Pinch of Mahoneyness. 

We break down some of the new rules as well as all the action from week 2 in the 2020 NCAA Season. The SEC, BIG Ten and MAC all had competitive competitions with a few coming down to tenths for the win. We dive into the battle between NIU and Kent State with our Region 5 Alums being well represented. Michigan State hosted CMU and ISU while Michigan squared off with Texas Womens and Washington. Helen Hu is all the talk while Nyah Smith soars in her 2nd meet of her young career. This episode is full of DeMerzey with a Pinch of Mahoneyness.

College Salute Season 2 Episode DeMerzey with a Pinch of Mahoneyness

In this episode of the College Salute we break down the action from our Region 5 Alums at the Big 5 Meet as part of Elevate the Stage. There was a historic perfect 10 given out this week, not to a Region 5 Alum but we discuss and the front runner for BIG 10 Freshman of the Year Sierra Brooks from Michigan joins us for our Alumni Conversation. 

In this episode of the College Salute we break down the action from our Region 5 Alums at the Big 5 Meet as part of Elevate the Stage. There was a historic perfect 10 given out this week, not to a Region 5 Alum but we discuss and the front runner for BIG 10 Freshman of the Year Sierra Brooks from Michigan joins us for our Alumni Conversation.

College Salute Season 2 Episode 6: Stage Is Elevated in the Big 10, Historic 10 

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