The Kentucky Wildcats gymnastics team didn't do all that well the 2007 season. Ending up 7th in the SEC championships. However, so far 2008 is a different story. The Lady Wildcats already beat Auburn and are currently ranked 18th nationally.
However 2007 wasn’t all bad. The Kentucky Wildcats gymnastics team did come out of the 2007 season with a few victories. The most notable was in January against Maryland. In March they went up against Texas and here again they were able to win first place. Last but not least the girls brought home a 3rd place victory against Arizona.
The head coach for the 2007-2008 season is Mo Mitchell and the two assistant coaches are Jackie McCarter and Chuck Dickerson. Team manager Hilary Wilson supports them.
Although the Lady Cats finished 7th in the SEC championships that is still in the top ten, and of course the coaches and staff were proud of the team. Now, as they prepare for the 2008 season, they are learning new routines, moves that are more difficult to perform and follow through on and also agility techniques.
Power and excellence run in this team. Although they have had set backs over the last season they are ready to take on their opponents for the 2008 season.
The ladies work hard on vaulting and floor routines. The beam takes the most concentration and the most practice. However, if you think about all the routines, every one of the team members do their part. Although there are individual competitions and they must work hard to get that victory too, for the most part it is a team effort.
The judges decision doesn’t rely solely on one performance of one team member but the combination of the entire team. No one stands alone it’s an all for one and one for all effort. Each member of the team encourages the other as they work through their routine to do their very best, and if they slip up- there’s no discouragement.
With some effort and extra practicing the coaching staff feels that the 2008 season is going to be a lot better for the team and the members’ confidence. Determination is strong among the team members.
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