Miss Val Retirement Tribute

Take a journey with us through @OfficialMissVal's time at UCLA. Miss Val - on behalf of every soul you've touched over your 36 years as a Bruin, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love you.

[@koopatroopa187]

I'm not a Bruin nor a gymnast, but Valorie Kondos Field is a legend and it is truly the end of an era in collegiate athletics. Miss Val, you've left some really big shoes to fill and I wish your new coach the best of luck, and I wish you the best of luck wherever life takes you.

[@amberreneey]

she has left it in good hands Jordyn Wieber

[@Girlsttal2]

amber parham Jordyn's not the new coach. She is now the head coach at Arkansas. Chris Waller, assistant coach, is now the head coach. Good choice b/c he is a world class gymnast and a great coach and can carry on the legacy created by Miss Val.

[@evacody1249]

@@Girlsttal2 Better him then Jordyn at this stage. That's not to say Jordyn would be bad. But Chris is much older and would be better with keep the legacy going. Jordyn can build her own legacy as a head coach at Arkansas with out having the shadow of Vals legacy over her. In 15 years she could end up back at UCLA as the head coach. Many young coaches no matter the sport are better off building there own legacy at a different school.

[@Girlsttal2]

Delain124 I totally agree

[@Carnage7314]

If Katelyn had been put in at the end when everyone is saying, "I love you, Miss Val" I think I'd need help with how much I'd be crying

[@Quartknee29]

wait shes not at 8:49 ??

[@nata1_e35]

Courtney Maffit She isnt

[@ErinneKennedy]

@@nata1_e35 she is she you can see Katelyn O dancing behind her starting at 7:17 to 7:21

[@ErinneKennedy]

@@Quartknee29 7:17 to 7:21

[@adrianops7]

I just want to highlight that you didn’t even need to be one of her students to be touched by her incredible positive atitude. I have been following UCLA and Miss Val for the past 5 years on line - and even on my darkest days, the routines, the smiles and her words of encouragement made me want to make the most of my days, even when I thought I no longer could. Thank you Miss Val. Your legacy is all the lives you touch, and a lot of them you are not even aware of. Lots of love x

[@mesquitegirl2013]

agreed

[@georgetolliver9339]

😊

[@dianaavina1319]

Who else is crying?? 😭😭

[@chrissyjoy08]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@sophiathegymnast2285]

Me

[@dilbertdoe601]

Not me

[@avrilgenao5271]

Diana Avina MEEE

[@goldenboyi1989]

i never ever cry

[@orlaoto5794]

That women becomes more beautiful as she gets older.

[@nataliestaheli51602]

I've never met her, but I can clearly tell that she is an amazing lady!

[@gabipotoczak2699]

Miss Val = what bruins gymnastics is

[@Ckillen2422]

I never knew she was such an awesome dancer... let's go Miss Val: enjoy your retirement.

[@theresakavs6590]

I'm not even a Bruin, but Miss Val has inspired me too. This world loves you 💙

[@dogpaws20]

And... a HUGE thank you to Dr, Judith Holland for believing in Miss Val!!!!

[@virreroni87]

I Really hope for Jordyn to become the next head coach.., she is made for this.., and all these years alongside of Val... it will be perfect ❤️❤️❤️

[@Luzalvarez]

Veronica Wagner she’s the head coach in Arkansas :/

[@borique60]

Nope...she the head coach in Arkansas

[@yuridia7665]

Be anxious for nothing and grateful for all things.

[@bp7792]

Amen

[@mariam__x]

I just can't believe she's going. Miss Val *_is_* UCLA gymnastics, and everything it encompasses. She will be missed.

[@mkthom1791]

No, that's something in my eye ... not crying ... I got something in my eyes ... both of them ... not crying at all.

[@miriam3848]

Ninjas be choppin' onions

[@hellok8tty]

I cried when I saw Peng 😭💜🐧

[@katiedid1851]

i am now addicted to all videos that are Bruin gymnastics. don't just watch once. world class.

[@TheKappybook]

If only she could bring her energy, beauty and support and uplifting women to USGA, she is everything that the old regime was not, and her results are proof it works....

[@Top5_Pilipinas]

She has an unlimited supply of hugs in great times and in bad as shown in this video.

[@santiagotrujillo345]

SOOOO much respect for Val not just for being one of the BEST coaches ever but also being a mentor to all your athletes, ALL your athletes are SOO blessed to have you in their lives😍

[@egonbalder5749]

Eine dieser Frauen die immer Schönheit ausstrahlen - atemberaubend 😍

[@BellaZ209]

The most beautiful tribute ❤️

[@deannaseguin4342]

Retirement is something people look forward to when they have a job they don't love. I am sure Miss Val has an amazing life beyond work, but wow, must be hard to move on from that job, all those amazingly talented young people. Congratulations on your retirement, and may you have many more wonderful years of amazing experiences to come!

[@familyentertainmenttelevis8327]

Gorgeous

[@gabriellageada1539]

Please tell me I’m not the only one crying

[@laticanthony2327]

Miss Val 1989 Perry Jones Capital City Rescue Mission since best wishes

[@bethcooley9224]

What an incredible woman! Love you Miss Val. Good luck in whatever comes next

[@clumsycookie10]

Alright, who started cutting onions...cuz I have not stopped crying

[@anaiyah3752]

When Ariana berlin came in I just thought of how far she has come and how much mrs.val has helped them ❤️😭

[@imogenobrien3771]

I’m crying! anyone else?

[@ellamargaret5212]

I love you Miss Val, you are so inspiring!

[@skypeters3034]

She's a legend and so beautiful

[@TheStuport]

THANK YOU MISS VAL......YOU ARE LOVED BIG TIME

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

Miss Her 😢

[@gymblondie]

As an ex-college gymnast, I so wish I would have had the experience that Val has given so many of her athletes. Mine was far from it and it warms my heart that some girls left their college gymnastics careers with a couple less scars or much more healing from the sport thanks to Ms. Val

[@nickcosta8419]

It's nice to know you are loved. Ms. VAL, you are loved.

[@ddelaney712]

Gymnasts of UCLA, present and future 2020, it is these shoulders that you are standing on. Don't falter, don't hesitate, be you. Goofy, funny intelligent, amazing, stunning. Beautiful, even if you don't feel it. You are to someone. The world is waiting for you. And be the shoulders for future generations to stand on.

[@brennaisabelle6269]

anyone else get major chills?

[@JoshuaFazeli]

I love you, Miss Val.

[@paolatellez7880]

Crying!!😭😭😭😭 What a woman miss Val! Forever thankful with you, what an amazing work with the team! Thank you for everything!! Forever Miss Val, forever bruin’!

[@bruin4937]

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being and coach. We're really going to miss this incredible lady. Go Bruins!

[@USCBeastmode]

A beautiful tribute for a wonderful woman.. You are a credit to all coaches everywhere miss Val and Thank you for the memories 👏🌹❤️💙💜💛💚⭐️👍🏽

[@rachelkim875]

The first time I watched this I couldn’t finish because through half of it I was crying soooooo hard. When Peng came on I got serious chills.

[@foresthart5599]

Coach Val is a true champion.

[@Julia-en5ys]

Thank you, Miss Val. Thank you, Deanna!

[@vafajabbarpour9920]

we love you and wish you the best miss val (from all over the world)

[@kimxo9]

You can tell Miss Val is so down to earth, & truly a good woman

[@happycommuter3523]

So lovely! What an amazing woman!

[@leejane9688]

Best wishes Miss Val. You know that question that people ask in interviews of who you admire? I’d answer YOU. And I’m someone who has never met you. I live in Australia. I watch all the Bruins comps as much as I can. When I was little I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. Ok so that didn’t happen 😂 however please know I can feel your positive energy even through a screen. I hope retirement brings you all the happiness you deserve. Congrats on an AMAZING career that has impacted so many people. Keep on dancin Mis Val💃🕺

[@poop4912]

*i really hope jo gets to be the new head coach💛💙*

[@poop4912]

Justin Time *yessss lol. I was watching the jordyn weiber video idk what it’s called it’s like 4 years later or something but it said she’s probably gonna become head coach and I really hope so*

[@poop4912]

DeeDee Megadoodoo *shes literally so nice and hypes the team up saying they’ve got this. What are u talking about😂*

[@BonnieDragonKat]

Tears! She has been a real inspiration! I 💜💙💛❤️ Miss Val!

[@sarahk.g.7861]

Miss Val is the most professional, constructive, and encouraging woman i’ve seen in gymnastics. she’s completed the greatest human task: build others up and create hope. she is regal. she’s a legend. i’m going to miss seeing her coaching the Bruins when they compete at the University of Utah. i truly hope she enjoys her next chapter 💙💛

[@SpriteoftheDnieper]

"The greatest human task: build others up and create hope" 😍😍😍

[@frankcorso1699]

Never been prouder to be a UCLA Bruin! Thank you for over 3 decades of excellence, teaching, coaching, and uplifting so many.

[@Nightstroller34]

Much respect, Miss Val! ❤

[@casterman2]

Made me cry. Miss Val you’re amazing!

[@nettylang]

I did gymnastics from the age of 5 until I was 13 but in the recreational format as I was so shy and afraid of trying scary things. So I my love of Gymnastics became one of a spectator sport and Miss Val just inspires me to come back in my next life to not be afraid but to also fight my medical battles in this life with grace and a dance. Cheers from Boston.

[@KandeShack]

What a beautiful tribute! No one can ever fill her shoes!

[@mcsmaria28]

I’m bawling right now. This is such a beautiful tribute ❤️😭

[@elmienliebenberg9145]

May Ms Val find so many many more people who need her and help them. God bless you Ms Val!

[@natalieross168]

Omg!!! This made me want to cry! You will be missed miss Val!!!!

[@NJSportsGirl2]

This was soo sweet

[@debaratibiswas7975]

Thank you for being the light to so many even outside the gymnastics community. Salute Miss Val...and yes I cried ...am still crying...not sure why!

[@makeupanddance1548]

UCLA gymnastics will never be the same!

[@timn4481]

i have nothing to do with gymnastics but this video is a tear jerker. so much respect for miss val. obviously a one in a million.

[@gigifreakingdies]

imma miss you miss val. i don't know you but you've inspired me to pursue my dreams for gymnastics and then cheerleading. thank you!

[@robertaglass]

So touching! What an incredible woman!

[@abbiesmith169]

Sobbed my eyes out watching this

[@valentinis84]

The legend of Valorie Kondos.

[@klt5756]

why am i cryin in the club rn

[@jenguyen07]

Miss Vall = GOAT

[@cilluzza08]

Omg I'm so emotional right now!

[@helenreyes7879]

I wish i went ucla when she was still there

[@f9qo]

To love....and be loved in return.

[@layray210]

I’m not crying you’re crying 😭😭😭😭😭 such an inspiration

[@kaylamccalla1251]

I love you miss Val 😩

[@narayan7134]

There is tremendous compassion in Miss Val's heart

[@danielaolinic5262]

You really have the talent of making people cry, but of course with such inspiring people, how couldn’t we cry?

[@pappysprite]

what a wonderful tribute. So amazing to feel how you have touch so many lives in a such a positive way.

[@eugeniebakker881]

Sad to see such an angelic being retire. The effect she had on all the ladies is evident. It's clear that this team is not just about perfectionism but about joy and giving the audience some entertainment. I sincerely hope that the next coach will also be a people's person who takes the interest of each individual seriously. It's honestly great that this is about a team and not about I. I am no gymnast and I used to find gymnastics boring and clynical cause it appeared to me that there was no fun in it at all. Your team made gymnastics performing arts. Well done and enjoy your retirement Miss Val.😀

[@klynntaylor9097]

I felt like her and katelyn had a close relationship

[@lucybowkett7570]

This video was really beautifully put together Deanna ❤️

[@liv8169]

I love you Miss Val

[@isaurodominguez6055]

This was very special .. Thank you for sharing

[@delbertannis5642]

The epitome of what a coach truly is. Thank you for paying it forward, Miss Val.

[@bradleyhaynes7766]

Love her with John Wooden.

[@Tifa161]

😭😭😭 such a nice video♥️

[@ashleynoelle1632]

So touching .

[@marcosilva8398]

Very emotional, Miss Val is such a big inspiration for me, thank you and i love you Miss Val Kisses from 🇧🇷

[@zoelynch687]

Your Amazing Val!

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

I watch this whenever I need a good happy cry.

[@antiNuetron]

So much love. The world needs more of this.

[@chrissyjoy08]

❤❤I'm crying so hard...😢😭😭❤❤

[@caligal1090]

i just discovered this video today and now im on the floor crying brb

[@Taylor.Wiseman]

Wow that was beautiful

[@avapascalar3051]

Best of luck to you Miss Val

[@time4kolene]

It's sad to see you leave. But through all the testaments, you have shown these young girls turned woman a wonderful outlook on life. Bless you

[@nomdeplume2213]

oh Miss Val, you've reached people all over the world. ppl who haven't done gymnastics in 24 yrs, since they were 8, like me lol you touch and inspire everyone. you're a beacon of hope and happiness in gymnastics thats all too rare but becoming less and less rare because of you. you make other coaches see that it takes unconditional love and support to make amazing athletes not abuse, pain and trauma. you changed the entire landscape for better.

[@kelleydavis100]

Geez! I didn’t think I could cry anymore than I have watching these beautiful videos! I am not a gymnast nor a college student - I am a simple Kansas gal, nearly 50, who like the rest of the world was mesmerized watching Katelyn Ohashi absolutely DOMINATE the floor during her routines. I then became interested in who was teaching and leading all that greatness so I’ve watched many of these videos....dance party goodbye had me bawling by the way! These women were more than lucky to have you in their lives and I don’t doubt for a moment they will never forget you. I don’t know you, but I will miss you and I wish you all the love and success you have earned so gracefully.....thank you.

[@conwoo1]

I hope someone makes a movie about Miss Val and all her girls....awesomeness! There are not enough people in this world like you, that we need so badly in 2019!

[@coachibarra5824]

God bless the legend of UCLA and around the world MISS. Val she should be in the hall of fame of gymnastics 100%. I hope in the future katelyn Ohashi comes back as a coach so she could also leave her own legacy just like miss val im sure she will be a good coach and God will bless her and take care of her.

[@jessiecronshaw6615]

"fear turned into purpose and gratitude"