GymACT 2025 Season: week 11
Weekend of March 22-23
Week 11 was calm for most teams in the GymACT league. New York Alliance and Northern Illinois University had a virtual meet adding one last set of scores to their national rankings. Otherwise, teams are crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s in preparation to the post season championships. We are just a couple weeks away from the coveted East vs. West ALL STAR championships, then Conference and Nationals soon thereafter. SWEET!
Quick links to this edition’s topics:
Week 11 summary and recap
Stick Masters - team stuck landings
From the coaches - updates from individual GymACT programs
College bound camps - East and West Summer Camps
Gymnast of the week - nominations and selection
In the media - what the world has to say about us
Meet the coaches - Spotlighting GymACT program head coaches
Up next: upcoming meets
Week 11 summary
Who was where and when?
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Virtual Dual Meet: NY Alliance (🏆288.05) vs. Northern Illinois (278.75)
More ranking information on roadtonationals.com/results/standingsGA/
Short and sweet; just the meet update. That’s it from the rock in the middle of the Pacific.
Breeze
STICK MASTERS
🏆NIU: 3
From the Coaches
MINNESOTA: setting up equipment on the week off, you know… the usual.
The final meet of the regular season was on March 8 at the NIU Invitational. With Spring break occurring at the University of Minnesota the week following our final regular season meet, I let the team go home for Spring Break. This was the first time in my 45 year coaching career that my team has been given Spring Break off. A well deserved break for our undefeated season.
GymACT Socials:
Keep an eye on our social media channels as we get closer to Championship Season!
IG: @gymact
FB: @GymACTeams
YT: @GymACT
EAST AND WEST CAMPS
Registration OPEN NOW!
This year, for the first time we have TWO college bound camps so that we can bring the action closer to YOU!
GymACT is launching East Conference (Cincinnati, OH) and West Conference (Lafayette, CO) summer camps.
Double the IMPACT!
Per usual ALL of the GymACT programs will be represented, only now gymnasts may choose a deeper training opportunity with the coaches from the geographic area closest to them. Or, go to both camps and get experience DOUBLE the college recruiting opportunity!
Register now and guarantee your spot!
Gymnast of the Week 11
Nominee
NIU: Jerid Enyard
Senior Jerid Enyard had a phenomenal meet against NYA. Jerid hit a massive pommel horse routine earning first with a 12.65 and stuck his double layout dismount on rings earning him second place on Still Rings with a 12.5. Be on the lookout for Jerid Enyard at GymACT All Stars and at Eastern Conference Championships! Go Huskies!!
IN THE MEDIA:
Coach Mike Burns featured in CGA Hot Takes last week. Not only is GymACT mentioned, but he’s wearing a GymACT Camp t-shirt!! (Shameless plug)
GymACT Episode on a new podcast from Christian Marsh.
Neutral Deduction Episode, going over some major issues with Judging at Nebraska vs Michigan.
Push for implementing a way for judge's to be checked for higher D-Scores rather than just when they are low on D-Score.
MEET THE COACHES:
ELI RICHARDSON: Washington Men’s Gymnastics
This week, we’re proud to spotlight Eli Richardson, Head Coach of Washington Men’s Gymnastics. Eli competed for and served as both captain and president of Texas A&M’s self-funded mens and women’s gymnastics programs—an athlete-led team with no formal coach. During that time, he became a 4-time NAIGC All-Around National Champion, showcasing elite talent, grit, and leadership.
With 18 years of coaching experience under his belt, Eli has continued to elevate the sport. He has served as both the Washington State Chair and Region 2 Chair, and was awarded the prestigious Roberto Pumpido Award from USA Gymnastics for coaching the top 18-year-old athlete at Development Nationals.
Eli holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, but his true passion lies in mentoring athletes and building opportunities through collegiate club gymnastics. His favorite food is pizza, and his favorite human is his daughter, Lola—whose middle name, Belle, is a tribute to his favorite parallel bars skill.
Up Next:
No GymACT competitions week 12
Week 13: Friday, April 4, 2025
East Vs. West ALL STAR Championships: Arizona State, Bay Area Bandits, Florida Storm, Georgia United, Indi-hio, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, NY Alliance, Rocky Mountain, SC United, Temple, Washington
Week 14: April 11, 2025
Virtual Dual Meet: Temple vs RMM virtual meet
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