Pitt Fall Clinic: A Preview of What’s to Come

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gymnasts from near and far gathered this weekend at the home of the Panthers for the Pitt Fall Clinic! The gym was filled with incredible talent, hard work, and exciting upgrades as athletes showcased what they've been working on. There was so much potential on display, and this is just a glimpse of the talent and future stars we may see on the competition floor in the seasons ahead!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4374"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3956d474d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ivory Haggard showcased great control, power, and precision throughout the clinic. On bars, she impressed with a Maloney to bail to handstand connection, followed by a high-flying double layout dismount with excellent landing execution. She also demonstrated impressive power and amplitude on vault with a Yurchenko 1/1. Ivory is entering her senior season with strong skills, impressive execution, and the potential to make an immediate impact at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99802"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3956d47576"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mia Baugh showcased exceptional form, precision, and attention to detail throughout the weekend! On beam, she impressed with a 1.5 dismount, demonstrating excellent landing execution. She brought power and precision to floor with a round-off back handspring double back and a layout 2.5. Mia also continued building difficulty by training a double layout dismount into the pit. Baugh combines the difficulty, execution, and consistency needed to make a strong impact at the collegiate level. Her skill set and attention to detail make her an exciting athlete to watch! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4877"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3956d475e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='4877' first='Keira' last='Steinmetz'] turned heads throughout the clinic with her explosive power, and beautiful execution. On floor, she demonstrated powerful dynamic tumbling with a full-in and double layout. She brought great amplitude to vault with a Yurchenko 1/1 to a mat while also working a Yurchenko 1.5 into the pit. On beam, Keira impressed with a back handspring to gainer full dismount and a beautiful 180-degree switch leap to switch leap connection. Steinmetz is a dynamic Level 10 athlete with exciting difficulty and tremendous potential. She is definitely a gymnast to keep an eye on as the upcoming season approaches! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["97378"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3c3c9876e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nora Hawthorne made an impressive statement at the fall clinic, showcasing her versatility, difficulty, and strong execution across all four events! On floor, she demonstrated exciting tumbling with a front 2/1 and round-off back handspring 2.5. She brought great power to vault with a Yurchenko 1/1. On beam, Hawthorne impressed with a beautiful candle mount, back handspring layout step-out series, an aerial, and a round-off 1.5 dismount with excellent landing execution. On bars, she continued building difficulty by training a double layout dismount and piked Gienger. Hawthorne is an outstanding all-around gymnast whose upgrades and well-rounded skill set make her one to watch heading into the upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98034"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3c3c987778"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samantha O'Neil put in the work during the fall clinic and is showing that she's ready to take her gymnastics to the next level! On bars, O' Neil showcased a clear hip to double back dismount, while on beam she demonstrated a back tuck to wolf jump connection, back handspring step out to aerial series, and round-off tuck 1.5 dismount, all with excellent landing execution. On floor, she brought power and confidence with a round-off double back and pike-through to round-off 1.5, and she continues to impress on vault with a powerful Yurchenko layout. O'Neil's hard work and dedication are paying off, and she is building an exciting arsenal of upgrades heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4873"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3c3c9877c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='4873' first='Isabella' last='Distilo'] brought precision and confidence to the weekend at the Pitt Fall Clinic. She showcased a strong upgraded candle mount and work on a Shaposhnikova-to-bail connection on bars. Distilo is also training several exciting upgrades, including a front toss to beat jump and switch leap to sheep jump on beam, front through to round-off double back and a round-off double pike on floor, and a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault. Her perseverance and determination throughout the offseason have been evident in the continued progress she is making across all four events. Those qualities, combined with her growing skill set and competitive mindset, make Distilo an exciting athlete to watch and a potential strong addition to a college lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["62794"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6af3cd3baa080"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cassidy Bandholz showcased her power, talent, and determination throughout the clinic. She shined on bars, where she performed a Jaeger, a unique blind full to layout full dismount, and a beautiful Pak salto, showing off great form and impressive height. Bandholz also demonstrated exciting upgrades across the events, including a round-off 2.5 and front layout to front 2/1 on floor. On beam, she worked a gainer 1.5 into the pit and a side somi. Bandholz impressed on vault with a Yurchenko 1/1, showcasing beautiful form. She is heading into the season with great momentum and exciting upgrades to build on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->