290: Valeri is Out

GYMTERNET NEWS (03:28) Valeri Liukin has RESIGNED as National Team Coordinator! Our reactions Was Valeri forced out, or did he decide this himself? Who should succeed him as NTC? The state of the current WAG program We discuss the new verification competition being held at LSU ...and the ensuing, totally predictable NCAA coach freak out The 180 USAG just did on the family chaperone issue, along with our concerns #WST Larry Nassar's FINAL sentencing (37:33) We might never have to look at him again! The dad who lunged at him in court. Yea or Nay? Michigan State offices raided by law enforcement The USOC failed to act on Nassar's abuse for a full year (Shock! Surprise!) Senator Gillibrand calls for the DOJ to investigate the USOC The New York Times says at least 40 people were abused by Nassar AFTER the FBI already knew about him. What an ACTUAL FBI agent told Gina Nichols, and why it sort of blows up USAG's party line THE. SIMONE. MOVIE. (52:38) Ironically amazing or actually amazing? WHAT WAS THAT RANCH? That thing where Aimee has to explain to Martha what gymnastics is The Biles is really just a whip 1/2, you guys Why the casting of the national team maybe needed some work And SO MUCH MORE. MEET NEWS (1:08:57) All about THAT Oklahoma/UCLA meet We find out how many times Jessica cried Why this meet perfectly encapsulated everything about college gymnastics and everything sport should be Spencer has to ruin the mood by whining about the scores Charlie Tamayo is out at Georgia Alex McMurtry explains why she opted out of elite Brooklyn Moors won Elite Canada and has a new, UPGRADED floor routine (1:34:18)  SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome clothing and gifts here. MY GYM JUDGE This episode is brought to you by MyGymJudge. MyGymJudge bridges the gap between you and the judges. It’s simple. Go to www.mygymjudge.com, submit a video of your routines, and receive detailed analysis from one of our incredible judges. My Gym Judge sets out to empower athletes, coaches, and parents with the knowledge to both UNDERSTAND their scores and HOW to improve upon them. Their certified judges include judges who judge at Olympic Trials and World Championships, like Chellsie Memmel and Loana Cruz! GO to www.mygymjudge.com today and use the code GC20 to receive a 20% discount! RELATED EPISODES 289: 175 Years 288: Ding Dong The Ranch Is Dead 287: Simone and Maggie Too 286: Cover Your Eyes and Silently Scream 282: GymCastic Book Club – Fierce, by Aly Raisman 281.5: Aly Raisman Comes Forward As Nassar Victim 277.5: McKayla Maroney Alleges Abuse from Nassar 259: The Nassar Plea, Parkour Responds to FIG, and Ranch Updates! 257: The Daniels Report 254: Vanessa Atler 246: Kathy Johnson Clarke Regionals Preview 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 232: Conflict of Interest 227: Jane Doe2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 187: McKayla Maroney 88: Rhonda Faehn & Mackenzie Caquatto