My Gameplan for the GK U.S. Classic

[@ichitafalls]

You know, I always think about how everyone (me included) gave Mykayla a hard time for being "cocky" or "overconfident" but the more I watch her, the more I think she's just the product of a positive coaching environment where she is sure of herself and her abilities rather than a nervous wreck who's been emotionally or physically abused so much that she's terrified to even put a toe wrong. I think we owe her an apology for the bad rep and we should give her gym a huge round of applause for the environment they've fostered.

[@RitaBaumann]

I love the POSITIVE coaching. This is how all athletes should be treated. The coaching is honest, no sugarcoating of mistakes, but they also point out the good stuff. No one is name-calling or doing anything nasty. If I had a child in gymnastics, this is the tytpe of gym I would be seeking out.

[@kimbarleemoon3870]

He is super fantastic! My coaches in the 80s used to scream at us and tell us how horrible we were and that we were Pansies... the abuse has been so pervasive in different ways over the years. I am so glad that is finally changing: great coaches prevail; makes even better gymnasts! Oh my word how I love you all!!!!!

[@KaMaJuSo]

@@kimbarleemoon3870 I started gymnastics in 2003 and ended in 2004, because my coach told me I was to fat for the bar. I was 6, of course I have baby fat. They made us run around if we laughed or had fun. Glad my mom took me out, the coach got fired short after. But also little sad that I wasn't able to do something I loved. Small village in Germany so they did not have any other Programms or clubs nearby. Since then I have struggled with body image, and only now realized I was normal skinny, even though I thought I was big. But I love where the sport is heading to, positive coaching, courages women, and a lot of empowerment.

[@soimsha.]

Yes and make sure you can be there during practices and have an open and honest relationship with your kids. So they tell you when adults are being rude/not acting as they should. Same goes for teachers in a school

[@Chloeyboey217]

I did gymnastics for 9 years from around 2002 to 2010 (I quit when I was 14) and my coaches would just straight up ignore me if I did something wrong, and when I got frustrated that I couldn't do a skill and cried they told me to stop having a pity party for myself and just do it. They also lined us all up in a line and told us we needed to do more core conditioning because we were so fat (I could see my abs through my leotard). Definitely not the best coaches sometimes. I'm hoping Bob's coaching is the type of coaching that is demonstrated to every single kid in that gymnasium. I'm in training to become a coach myself and I hope I can help lead kids like this coach leads Mykayla

[@kimbarleemoon3870]

@@Chloeyboey217 That is awesome and super inspiring Chloe! I love people that take charge and change the paradigm, it takes courage and a ton of initiative but I'm sure completely worth it! I had started down the path of being a coach myself, but then I developed some bad habits where I had to disqualify myself from doing that (smoking cigarettes which I highly regret! I have since quit.) Anyway, I think it's a lot like mentoring and being a good example for your athletes as well as constructive coaching instruction. Maybe at times you have to be their therapist because of a mental block they are experiencing and so some psychology couldn't hurt mixed with some sports medicine education. Hey, good luck sweet heart!!! 💗😍😘👏👏👏👊

[@hannahblack438]

that triple is so beautiful im obsessed. GO KILL IT AT CLASSICS

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

thank youuuu ❤️❤️

[@liceous]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial girl you can definitely handle a front layout walkout into triple full! +0.1 bonus 😉

[@tylerkihm8131]

@@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial girl go get the triple at classics!!! It was sooooo good!!!

[@airtrackgymnastics8362]

@@liceous and it might save her up to 3-5 tenths considered it’s a backwards landing and she would avoid any major steps

[@anettkruus]

The sound of the bar catching is soo satisfying for some reason.

[@jeniyahmccarty5925]

you know it’s good routine/skill when you hear the perfect catching sound of

[@jennyz9429]

Why I hate watching gymnastics with the sound off. It's just not right without the sounds of the landings particularly.

[@mrparts]

Lol it sounds (and is) painful

[@jamiekuntz1019]

I never knew how much goes into putting routines together...the stamina and rigor these athletes go through is amazing

[@breejohnson1175]

Yes! I love this peek behind the curtain because I've never done gymnastics, only watched it, so I've always wondered how all this stuff works. Good luck Myck! 🌸

[@Sunflower_vally]

Okay gurl, your popping off with form improvements, keep up the amazing progress!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

just doin what I can!!

[@lwlwawaw8699]

Bob seems like an amazing coach and you have such a great relationship with him. So good to see after all the elite gymnastic coaching issues over the last few years. Good luck for upcoming competitions xx

[@mmoran3]

Coach isn't kidding! You were spinning like a top on that front stepout to triple! That was a beast pass, and you got the perfect timing on the landing!

[@meghanheffernan8850]

Honestly I love how he coaches. Instead of being angry and upset with missing the connection from the pirouette, just had you go to the floor bar and work them! That's how coaching should be... not making your kids burnt out and afraid... that's my opinion at least. I just remember being so terrified and miserable and ended up leaving the sport because of that. Love watching you!!

[@internaloptometrist2702]

Classics should be on NBC Saturday 6pm 😍 ready for gymnastics to be BACK ON!

[@zombieloveproductions]

“Bob?!?”........ I died 😂😂😂

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

of course he isn't watching when I nail it 🤣🤣

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

Yes that was just too funny and relatable 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kaydencelockhart2525]

That’s bob for you

[@zombieloveproductions]

Still my favorite moment ever…. 2 months later! 😂😂

[@patriciab.5913]

In one of your previous vids you talked about how you peaked at the 2016 olympic trials but you've never looked better!! Your form has improved so much, especially on twisting, the double double layout and on bars. Rooting for you at Classics!!!

[@shannagrobinson]

Hey, Myk! I’ve personally had a very rough couple of weeks, and I just wanted you to know that your videos have been such a bright spot for me. You are such a joyful soul. And I’m so happy you decided to share your gymnastics journey with us. Will be rooting for you at Classics! P.S. Coach Bob is my spirit animal! Such a great guy!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lolagutierrez3948]

The way she makes flipping her body through the air look so effortless 🤩 I admire her strength, commitment, and beauty!

[@brodypenn]

Yes the triple is back! I love the front tuck to triple, reminiscent of Kristin Maloney.

[@samarahlawson8543]

I can not wait to watch you at the classic 🎉😊cheering for you 🎊🥳🎈

[@samarahlawson8543]

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[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

thank youu ☺️💕

[@brodypenn]

Congrats on your first meet back! I love your new floor routine but you *need* to get that triple double on floor. Your moors is ICONIC but I'm afraid the judges will devalue it with your bent knees and that would kill your score. The triple double will increase your difficulty and your execution because it is a tucked skill so you don't have to worry about bent knees. Please train it again you'll do so well and you'll go so far with it! Can't wait to see the front tuck to triple at championships, just try to get that endurance up and let the train carry you through. You got this #Tokyo2021

[@dennisdesormier6886]

Beam is all about E-score these days, so shorter exercises often score better. A shorter routine might also help with the big dismount (which looks great here). I really think you could rock the following: mount (D) flip-flop full (B + F + 0.2) side aerial + split + straddle (D + B + B + 0.2) simple full spin with choreography done in relevé before and after Side straddle half (D) Sideways jump full (D) sideways choreo (I worry some judges will say you don't have enough as of now) to set up: BHS swing down, do a little choreo low to the beam and rest up before the big dismount roundoff full in (B + G + 0.2) D-score: 5.9 or 6.1 depending on the side jump connection E-score: You really could get mid 8s for this shorter exercise! Total score: Mid-14s. It does cut out the switch leap + switch half + back tuck and the spin sequence, but those are all going to get hit hard with E-score deductions, if we're being honest. They are just tough passages to do well. But I don't think you need them with all the other content!

[@Reiswaffel94]

I'd say you're right in some points. Hitting a high D-Score isn't enough nowadays. Personally I would say that right now she won't get credit for full to BHS swing down due to leg/hip extensions after the full. Similar thing in the Side straddle half to side jump full connection. I'd say right now she is doing an extra armswing, but shouldn't be too hard to fix. Beside those D Score issues I think some judges might hit her hard on the switch half and maybe even more on the illusion. It's gonna be interesting to see the actual routine and scoring at Classics and Championships.

[@dennisdesormier6886]

@@Reiswaffel94 Thanks for such a thoughtful reply.

[@dennisdesormier6886]

BTW, I am a big fan of the grit, determination, work ethic, and good-humored approach to training these videos show us every week. I look forward to new videos. I just hope that she / you are open to deleting a few things in order to maximize your score!

[@singsongeric]

LOL @ 7:17 when coach pulls the mat with you on it. Everything seems to be coming together, good luck at Classics! Also agree, the triple full is way better than the 2.5.

[@chloe.s]

I'm cheering for you so bad, I'm really convinced that you have a true shot for Tokyo and not only as an alternate !

[@jennystiller4146]

I am getting so excited for the Olympics!!! I always wonder how exciting it is for the younger kids at the gym while watching you practice

[@patricksmith8037]

Bruh that front through to triple is GORGEOUS. I feel like a 1.5 through to a triple would look even better tho-cause in college I loved the 1.5 through to double full

[@bryanthan9363]

Kinda wish she brought back the double Arabian to stag too so that she could fulfil the front requirement if she does add the 1 1/2 through to triple

[@bryanthan9363]

@@patricksmith8037 I mean she kinda only competed it once or twice in 2013, honestly idk why she took it out

[@katekramer7679]

1:45 "This is you staying on the beam. Make sure it's what you want." *flashbacks to club gymnastics commencing*

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

That triple is a thing of beauty. AMAZING! You GO girl!

[@andrewgill1314]

YOU ARE GOING TO KILL IT AT CLASSICS!!!🥳💞

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

🥰

[@stephaniecline7648]

Great week of practice, even though you have to be exhausted. You are so, so close to absolutely killing it at Classics and Nationals!

[@megan2911]

MyKayla, the triple twist, YESSSS

[@colesmith7509]

I love how in competition she just hucks the double double dismount no matter what the last handstand is like or if she looks set up correctly. I wish more people would do that kind of stuff

[@mrparts]

It’s amazing she can crank a double double with such little momentum.

[@Diamondelight92]

I've never before had the experience of watching someone learn a trick from scratch. There's that one section in the middle of your bars routine that we've seen you miss dozens of times before and now it looks so easy. My mind is blown!!

[@mhilo15]

YOU DID SO GOOD AT THE CLASSICS! Cannot wait to see you make that Olympic Team. You got this!

[@stephaniestaubin184]

mykayla remember the doorknob. you got this

[@faithpreston5902]

i was thinking the same thing!!!

[@shepherd941]

Great minds think alike.

[@carolc.776]

I was thinking the same thing

[@mingming9604]

congrat on winning the Classic VT title ;).. That Cheng was definitely much improved !!

[@Redh3adElizabeth]

Good luck Myk!!! You've got this, you're a true competitor. So excited to watch, we'll all be cheering you on from home!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

❤️❤️

[@angietoro912]

My weak ankles are crying watching her tumble and hearing how loud she's landing. Lol wish you the best in classics

[@kenzieblowers]

you are amazing Myk! I can’t wait to cheer you on in the Olympics!😍

[@heyhihowyoudoin5411]

I remember watching you in person at one of the Nastia cups! I knew you had talent and would be seeing you do great things! Very excited to watch you this comp year!

[@robertgref4904]

The front through to tripple and full twisting beam series are my favorite things!

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

These videos are the besttttt, I'm so rooting for you at classics 🙌

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@anthonylovesgymnastics3787]

It was so exciting watching you yesterday! I know it didn’t go exactly as planned BUT I believe in you! I can’t wait to see your next training video 💕. Come on Nationals and Trials! You’ve got this!

[@lonelyhorse5313]

Rooting for you, chellsie, leanne and grace

[@mrdsn189]

Good luck MyKayla! You can do it!

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ikeoss]

Love that after all the years with your coach you still amaze him! That says something about your capacity!!! 😁😁

[@coachbobpeterson]

I have been coaching elite level gymnastics for decades and I have seen it all. It is really hard to impress me at this point. But with Mykayla, every day is like, "I can't believe what I'm seeing". Truly one of a kind, once in a lifetime gymnast.

[@evan-dunn]

So proud of you and all your efforts. Can't wait to see it all come together this weekend :)

[@tuscanyfairer9547]

Hi Mykayla I love watching you do gymnastics as it motivates me so much. I wish you all the best for the classics :) Keep up the hard work x

[@emilieroman9838]

That floor routine at the classic was MEGA!! Loved it!

[@carolc.776]

So excited to see u at Classics! Great bday present watching this! We will be rooting for you! 🥇 your form has gotten so great on the bars! You have improved and matched your big explosions! Can’t wait to see you in Tokyo! Gold Grandmas! 🥇 🇺🇸 triple amazing 🤩

[@texasbelle19]

Good Luck!! We will be cheering for you. Love Bob as always so funny.

[@deannastoppler1091]

You’ve got such a great attitude! Love watching you get stronger and stronger.

[@stevec6002]

Haha, we all know that feeling of doing an amazing turn and no one's watching "Bob...??", lol! Anyway, Mykayla, you're looking so much better and stronger, so excited for you! And the VanLeeuwen had such better form when you just did the 2nd half of your bars routine, so just keep on remembering to squueeeezzzeee, hehe. And your punch front through to triple full on floor was amazing, you def need to add that in for Nationals. Looking strong! Good luck at Classics!

[@marythiccmas]

Okay, but if your double double layouts look better on the diagonal... HOLY MOLY. The form issues you had on that skill have cleaned up so much, I'm impressed! And your bars have honestly come a long way as well. Your flow is better, your handstands are less choppy/archy, and the Maloney half when you do the back half of that routine is SUPER clean. Once your endurance level is there, that's gonna be a strong routine for you. I can feel it. Also, you didn't do vault in this video, but I think it warrants saying that your technique has improved so much, particularly on the Cheng! Everyone made a meme out of you blocking with only one arm, but they wouldn't be able to say that now! I'm excited to see how you do at Classics.

[@malousmom9231]

wishing you the very best of luck!!! i love how much you laugh!!

[@AmyCH102]

I'm excited to see how you do at Classics! Good luck!

[@danaricketts8970]

When you walked out at Classics, I lost it. So beautiful. I'm cheering for you for Tokyo.

[@karilevasseur6124]

Mykayla i am rooting for u girl! Ur a just an amazing athlete and person and u deserve this!

[@matthewxcountry]

Wow, those shap-half flights from the low to high bar are gorgeous at the end of your bars training! Such an improvement (even within the same set). Absolutely beautiful, go duplicate that at the classic and you'll kill it.

[@sabinaorozco7138]

Yes MyKayla!!! Rooting for youu and wish you the best of luck, INCREDIBLE ATHLETE 💞💞💞

[@dominicVSdomo]

Very very proud of the progress you’ve made - I hope you are too 🙏🏾. You’re a fighter and that alone deserves an immense amount of respect. Good luck to you at Classics, Myk.

[@madelinemurphy1777]

OMG you’re KILLING IT!!! I am so excited to see you compete - you’re my favorite gymnast + it has been so fun following your journey!!!

[@meganc1385]

Rooting for you so hard!!! Can’t wait to watch you kill it at Classics! You’ve worked so hard and pushed through so much, you DESERVE everything good that’s coming for you!!!💜

[@elizabethw.9042]

You are doing awesome Myk! Good luck at Classics!

[@etswift6162]

I’m rooting for you!!! You got this!

[@suzannaw691]

You are an original all the way! You are progressing so nicely with form and difficulty upgrades...plus a positive attitude and a can do spirit. Thanks for the updates!!!

[@joymorrill574]

Congrats!! Can't wait for classics!

[@daniellaconway3477]

Wishing you lots of luck amazing job keep going

[@julias2977]

OH YOU GOT THIS! GOOOOO MYKAYLA! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@datoboe9228]

Keep going McKayla! You are such an inspiration! Say hi to the girls for the rest of us gymnastics nerds, lol.♥️♥️♥️

[@amyterry2990]

MyKayla!!!!!! Girl! You look sooooooooo good!!!!! I’m so so so excited for you I can hardly stand it! Your bars looks amazing and I know you got it! Your front thru to triple pass is absolutely gorgeous!!! I’m pulling for you at Classics! I know you are going to have an awesome meet! Have fun!!! 🎉🏆🥇

[@sunsetswans416]

You go guuuurl!! Keep up the AMAZING work!! 🔥🔥😎😎👍👍👏👏 rooting for u!! Ik you’ll make it to the olympics!! ❤️❤️

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

thank you!! I sure hope so 🙌🏼

[@erinhuang1563]

I love you doing the triple turn compared to the double wolf turn on floor lol 😂

[@katekramer7679]

I love [anyone] doing [literally anything] compared to the wolf turn on [any event].

[@toristuart219]

Rooting for you good luck!!!!

[@DogHairRules]

Good luck this weekend!! Lookin' good!!!

[@sophier5508]

The triple twist and full in dismount made my day :) Best of luck for Classics !

[@whitneydouglas4794]

I'm so excited for Classics!! You, Simone, Chellsie, Suni, Laurie, Grace, Jade... and I am forgetting loads of other amazing gymnasts!! It is going to be epic! EDIT: I forgot to mention, I will be there in person!!! I was so excited when they opened tickets to the public!!

[@elisharoberts1029]

Squeeeeeee!!!!! So excited for you!!!!! Go get that team spot!

[@Hi-lo7im]

Can’t wait to see you and other top elites compete. Rooting for you myk

[@maruxfmm1407]

That triple twist is absolutely gorgeous!

[@DaniTash]

Dinner and A show, thank you Mykayla and good luck at Classics!!!!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥

[@ainelawlor5755]

I'm watching all these videos from day 1 I can definitely 👍 see a huge improvement in all your skills keep up the good work hard work pays off 👏 💪

[@deecee7042]

Looking great, Myk! Better with age!

[@rosariodelpedregalcastro5985]

Myk! You have improved so much ❤️❤️ I am so so proud of you, like really. You are so brave and such an inspiration for me. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@keirahealy7082]

GOOD LUCK 🍀👍🏼 You look SO GOOD 😊 I ❤️❤️❤️ watching all your videos!!! By the way I do gymnastics 🤸🏼‍♀️ and I love 💖 doing it!!!

[@angiebrown4463]

Wow you look awesome!! I love your coach he seems really great!!!

[@nucciluv6291]

We are rooting for you!! Love keeping up with you! Tumbling is looking beautiful! Cant wait till you connect your whole bar routine together

[@turkeybananalol7889]

Fun fact: the bhardwaj was invented because Mohoni Bhardwaj kept over-rotating a pak, so they added a full twist to it. :)

[@iamagirl9938]

that's a really cool fun fact. Keep overrotating? no problem Make it a new skill!!!!

[@stevec6002]

Thanks, didn't know that!

[@enchantedella6495]

It was invented before she actually started doing it but

[@katekramer7679]

*Mohini*

[@madnatty]

That front to triple is GORGEOUS!

[@cfb70]

I’ve been rooting for you since 2016. I can’t wait to see you complete this weekend.

[@zombieloveproductions]

Oh myyy goddddd!!! Sooooo exciiitedddd!!!

[@kjamison05]

Your technique has gotten so much better!! Get it, girl!

[@cgs5428]

You did great at the classics! We were already proud of everything you accomplished and you continue to inspire everyone. Cheering you from Tx. 😊

[@crissy7183]

You HAVE to put that triple in! I usually think twist are kinda ugly looking but yours are great! I’m so excited for you!

[@huntermcclain6051]

I’ve been waiting for this upload!

[@juliablake661]

Just came here to say you absolutely killed it at classics and should be soooo proud 💪🏻

[@They.Call.Me.Nicole34]

I'm so rooting for you!!... don't be nervous, just do what you know how to do best!!... with all love ❤ you are the Shizznit !! ❤ and just Go show out girl!!. .. 😘💋❤

[@julias2977]

We’re seeing a true Olympian in this clip. Gosh MYKAYLA, you’re soooooo ready! Just do this thing!😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@anovemberstar]

Your form has never looked better!!!!! Off to Tokyo!!! 😁😁😁

[@iluvunot]

I’m usually not a fan of twists but GIRL THAT TRIPLE 🔥

[@OmarLicea1]

Triple looks more beautiful! You Got this Mik!!! Classics on ✅

[@danag3757]

Awesome progress, Myk!!! You got this!!! Anyone else watch some of the girls in the background totally cheat their lunge walks? 😁

[@shannonpatch7233]

That triple is AMAZING!!! It looks so good!!

[@castropolous8784]

Can’t wait to cheer you on at classics! That triple is amazing! And all other upgrades looking awesome 🤩 too!