Lakewood Ranch Showcase: Preparing for the Next Level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lakewood Ranch Showcase in Bradenton, Florida, brought gymnasts together to showcase their skills and receive valuable feedback from some of the top coaches in collegiate gymnastics. With the upcoming season on the horizon, let's take a look at the upgrades, standout skills, and exciting progressions catching our eye! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99080"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f3a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coman Gymnastics Academy gymnast Briana Bragg showcased impressive power and upgrades across multiple events during the event. On bars, she demonstrated a high-flying full-out dismount with excellent landing execution, while on floor, Bragg trained a round-off double pike and a front through to round-off double back, both demonstrating impressive height and rotation. Her power was also highlighted on vault with an upgraded front handspring front pike, building on last season's front handspring front tuck, which earned her first place at Eastern's with a 9.775.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["61134"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f3e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenzie Morin looks ready for a comeback season, with several exciting upgrades in the works. On floor, she showcased an impressive front layout 2.5 with a tight, controlled twist. On bars, her full-out dismount and straddle Jaeger caught our eye, while on beam, she impressed with a beautifully executed front toss to scale. With upgrades across multiple events, Morin is one to watch this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4157"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f410"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Juliana Royer brings impressive power and sharp lines to her gymnastics, both of which were on full display during the clinic at Lakewood Ranch. On bars, she trained a toe pike half dismount, a Chow, and an impressive stalder handstand toe handstand to Maloney. Her power was further highlighted on vault with a Yurchenko 1.5 and on floor with a front double full, both showcasing beautiful form and impressive execution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["99085"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f431"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Level 9 gymnast Riley Hopkins came to impress during the showcase, shining on beam with a solid back handspring layout step-out series, front toss to beat jump, and a showstopping press handstand mount. She also showcased exciting upgrades in the works, including round-off back handspring double backs on floor. On bars, Hopkins trained full pirouettes, Pak saltos, and a clear hip to double back dismount, which has made impressive progress over the summer. With upgrades across multiple events, Hopkins is building exciting momentum heading into the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3987"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f44e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giuliana Serrao is ramping up for an exciting senior season, showcasing impressive difficulty and dynamic tumbling. On bars, she impressed with a high-flying Hindorff and a clear hip to toe pike half dismount. On floor, Serrao trained a front layout to double full connection, front through to round-off back handspring double back, and front double full to 180-degree split jump. Her power and growing difficulty make her an exciting gymnast to watch heading into her final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4486"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f46c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Georgia gymnast [player_tooltip player_id='4486' first='Brooke' last='Flanigan'] showcased impressive consistency on beam with a beautiful front toss and a no wobble back handspring step-out to layout step-out series. Her power was on full display on floor, where she trained a front full to front full connection, an impressive double layout, and a piked full-in. With her combination dynamic tumbling and exciting upgrades, Flanigan is one to watch this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4483"],"_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-6ae80dfa9f48a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='4483' first='Reign' last='Mack'] brings impressive power and confidence to her gymnastics, showcasing exciting upgrades. On floor, she trained a big full-in and a front through to round-off back handspring double back, highlighting her dynamic tumbling. On bars, Mack worked a blind straddle Jaeger and a toe-on bail to handstand, demonstrating her difficulty and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->