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Seven Tips Every Volleyball Player Needs To Increase Their Vertical Jump

Seven Tips Every Volleyball Player Needs To Increase Their Vertical Jump

Whether you are a defensive specialist, a setter, or an attacker, increasing your vertical and jump height will help you in your volleyball skills. While playing the game over and over through...

ByRebekah Morris | Fri Jan 07 2022
Ten New USA Bobsled Athletes Who Were Discovered On GMTM

Ten New USA Bobsled Athletes Who Were Discovered On GMTM

Following the social distancing mandates and travel restrictions made during the pandemic in the summer of 2021, USA Bobsled & Skeleton coaches were concerned about how they were going to find new...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Aug 26 2022
Olympic Talent-Transfer: How These Former College Athletes Made The USA Handball Team

Olympic Talent-Transfer: How These Former College Athletes Made The USA Handball Team

Like many other Olympic sports, talent-transfer athletes make up a majority of the talent pool in Team Handball. Talent-transfer athletes find team handball after excelling in other team and...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jun 15 2022
Five Sports We'd Like To See Added To The Olympics & Why

Five Sports We'd Like To See Added To The Olympics & Why

When it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, most people think about the athletes who compete their hearts out for a chance to play on the world’s biggest athletic stage. But it’s not just athletes...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jul 14 2021
Every Olympic Sport You Can  Virtually Tryout For Right Now

Every Olympic Sport You Can Virtually Tryout For Right Now

The Winter Olympic Games are being held in Beijing, China from February 4 to February 20, 2021. But, even though the world's best athletes in each Olympic sport are competing on the biggest stage,...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Jan 02 2022
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How Much Do Collegiate Olympic Athletes Make For Winning? Not Much

How Much Do Collegiate Olympic Athletes Make For Winning? Not Much

Imagine being in college student athlete sitting in a dorm room, dreaming about competing at their sport’s highest level. While certain young athletes might have a chance to compete for team and...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Feb 23 2022
Women’s Cross Country: Who Are The Top Runners In Division I

Women’s Cross Country: Who Are The Top Runners In Division I

Women's cross country is a sport that flies under the radar and doesn't get much attention outside of the Olympics. However, these ladies train extremely hard to be regarded as one of the best in the...

ByAlexis Peltzer-Harding | Thu Sep 30 2021
Women's Squash: Unpacking the Dickinson College Controversy

Women's Squash: Unpacking the Dickinson College Controversy

There’s been quite a debate brewing in the last several weeks at a liberal arts school in central Pennsylvania. Dickinson College, an institution with just under 2,000 matriculants according to 2020...

ByAndrew Pistone | Sun Nov 14 2021
Women's Volleyball: Brazilian Olympic Medalist Wins 1,000 Pro Matches

Women's Volleyball: Brazilian Olympic Medalist Wins 1,000 Pro Matches

Agatha Bednarczuk is the Brazilian Olympic Medalist that had a huge accomplishment on Friday October 22! Agatha won her thousandth (yes, thousandth) professional beach volleyball match during the...

ByGrace White | Sat Nov 13 2021
Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program (NEP) is the main talent identification process for female youth athletes in Canada. For the second year in a row, Volleyball Canada is hosting the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Nov 16 2021
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Five Sports That Could Produce The Best U.S. Rowing Athletes

Five Sports That Could Produce The Best U.S. Rowing Athletes

Cross-country athletes have said for centuries that their sport is every other sports' punishment. A similar sentiment could be said about the sport of rowing. Rowing is an activity that has become...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jun 22 2022
NCAA, ESPN Will Broadcast More Women’s Gymnastics In 2022

NCAA, ESPN Will Broadcast More Women’s Gymnastics In 2022

With the momentum of the Summer Olympics [gmtm.com/articles/tag/summer-olympics/] behind it, NCAA women’s gymnastics will be a lot more accessible via mainstream media in 2022. The ESPN family...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Dec 01 2021
How does Speed Skating work in the Winter Olympics?

How does Speed Skating work in the Winter Olympics?

Speed skating is a type of ice skating where competitors race each other in traveling a particular distance on skates. There are different kinds of speed skating, they include short track...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Dec 06 2021
How does the sport of Rowing work in the Summer Olympics?

How does the sport of Rowing work in the Summer Olympics?

One of the oldest Olympics sports is Rowing. It is a sport that tests the level of endurance and teamwork spirit that a player has. In 1896, Rowing became an Olympic sport. Although the first...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jul 13 2022
USA Luge Hosts Virtual Talent Search For Hopeful Winter Olympians

USA Luge Hosts Virtual Talent Search For Hopeful Winter Olympians

USA Luge is starting their nationwide search for talent this winter. And they're doing it in a way they've never tried before... With a virtual talent search open to...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Dec 06 2021
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Winter Olympics: What Is Luge?

Winter Olympics: What Is Luge?

Now that USA Luge has made it possible for any athlete to gain attention from their team coaches in the USA Luge Talent Search, it might be a good idea to spread some more info about this Winter...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sat Jan 15 2022
What is the Difference between Field Hockey and Ice Hockey?

What is the Difference between Field Hockey and Ice Hockey?

Field Hockey is a sport where each team carries a hard plastic ball with the stick to the rival’s goal. Developed in the 19th Century, the people of the British Isles enjoy a game of field hockey...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Jul 12 2022
Running: Can a long distance runner turn into a sprinter?

Running: Can a long distance runner turn into a sprinter?

Long-distance running is very different from sprint. It is interesting to see how athletes transition from one to the other but these have happened on only very rare occasions. There are very...

ByJamison White | Tue Sep 20 2022
US Speedskating Hosts Virtual Short Track Challenge For Skaters Of All Ages

US Speedskating Hosts Virtual Short Track Challenge For Skaters Of All Ages

US Speedskating is offering short-track skaters a completely new way to interact and participate in the sport. Within a new virtual talent...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Feb 20 2022
Simpson College Becomes Third Division-III School To Add Gymnastics Team

Simpson College Becomes Third Division-III School To Add Gymnastics Team

Slowly but surely, it seems like gymnastics is starting to establish itself as a presence in the landscape of American sports. It’s always a big hit during the Olympic games, and some of that...

ByAndrew Pistone | Thu Dec 09 2021
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Winter Olympics: The Differences Between Speed Skating and Short-Track

Winter Olympics: The Differences Between Speed Skating and Short-Track

Speed skating is an exciting sport and it is one of the sports that the Olympics features. Speed Skating and short track speed skating are different. Long-Track and Short-Track are two different...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Dec 08 2021
What is Curling? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Curling? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

Whether you’re looking into new sports to try out, or just enjoy watching curling in the Winter Olympics, curling is one of the most interesting sports to participate in! Nicknamed the “chess on...

ByAbigail Penn | Fri Jan 28 2022
What is Biathlon? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Biathlon? Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Olympic Sport

Every four years, when the Winter Olympics headlines the February sports lineup after the Super Bowl, the sport of Biathlon finally gets its time in the limelight. Biathlon combines cross country...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jan 12 2022
Want To Be A Bobsledder? Here's Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

Want To Be A Bobsledder? Here's Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

Ice Hockey has had its moments in history. Downhill Skiing may be the most-exhilarating sport ever put on TV. And Figure Skating is about as technical and awe-inspiring as anything. But only one...

ByAbigail Penn | Wed Sep 07 2022
Women's Gymnastics Development Program: How To Get Started With Team USA

Women's Gymnastics Development Program: How To Get Started With Team USA

If you are a part of the gymnastics world, people often ask questions like, " Exactly how wide is the Balance Beam?" or, "How old were you when you started gymnastics?" These seem like simple...

ByTiana Schoney | Thu Jul 07 2022
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What is Nordic Combined? The Ultimate Guide To The Winter Olympic Sport

What is Nordic Combined? The Ultimate Guide To The Winter Olympic Sport

The two events included in Nordic Combined are quite different: cross-country skiing, which requires endurance, and ski jumping, the daredevil event that rewards courage, aerodynamic form, and a...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Dec 19 2021
USOPC Launches The Road To Gold, Virtual Tryout For Winter Olympic Sports

USOPC Launches The Road To Gold, Virtual Tryout For Winter Olympic Sports

There is just under one month until 86 nations join together for the opening ceremonies of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. And just like in years past, athletes and sports fans across America are...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jan 26 2022
Men's Gymnastics: Legendary Coach Kurt Golder Retires from Michigan

Men's Gymnastics: Legendary Coach Kurt Golder Retires from Michigan

There are arguably few more satisfying feelings in the world of sports than going out on your own terms, and University of Michigan men’s gymnastics coach Kurt Golder is doing just that. After 25...

ByAndrew Pistone | Sun Jan 23 2022
Olympic Sports: How To Participate In The Road To Gold Winter Tryout

Olympic Sports: How To Participate In The Road To Gold Winter Tryout

The Olympic Winter Games are right around the corner with teams from 100+ nations convening in Beijing for the quadrennial event. For many athletes with a competitive spirit, watching the fanfare of...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Jan 27 2022
Climbing Canada Hosts Virtual Qualifying For Youth Speed Nationals

Climbing Canada Hosts Virtual Qualifying For Youth Speed Nationals

You wouldn't think rock climbing athletes would be affected by a global pandemic. What comes to mind is wide open skies, harrowing cliffs, and time spent in places others can't physically get to. Add...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Feb 24 2022
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Life After Sports: Advice For Adjusting To Life Without Training And Competition

Life After Sports: Advice For Adjusting To Life Without Training And Competition

When you have been an athlete for as long as you can remember, it is hard to imagine a life without competing on a day-to-day basis. It is even harder to comprehend the amount of change that...

ByMyriam Glez | Sun Mar 06 2022
How To Participate: Climbing Canada Youth Speed Nationals Virtual Qualifying

How To Participate: Climbing Canada Youth Speed Nationals Virtual Qualifying

The Virtual Qualifying for Climbing Canada's Youth Speed Nationals is a form of talent discovery that the sport has never seen before. For the first time ever, youth climbers from across Canada are...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Mar 16 2022
Speed Climbing: A Guide To The New Olympic Sport And How It Works

Speed Climbing: A Guide To The New Olympic Sport And How It Works

Speed climbing is a new Olympic sport that was added to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Speed climbing is considered a form of traditional vertical rock climbing, but gained massive popularity as...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Mar 17 2022
The Road To Gold: Three Talent-Transfer Athletes Who Impressed In The USOPC Winter Tryout

The Road To Gold: Three Talent-Transfer Athletes Who Impressed In The USOPC Winter Tryout

Even though many states are still seeing snow fall this late in the new year, the opportunity to try winter sports remains a hard one to find. With only a couple bobsled and luge tracks on American...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Apr 06 2022
USA Triathlon Partners With GMTM For Future Talent Identification

USA Triathlon Partners With GMTM For Future Talent Identification

For the last few years, we've seen top high school football recruits retitle their position as "athlete" to indicate their ability to play anywhere on the field. Similarly, we've seen the most...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Jun 14 2022
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches Virtual Try Out on GMTM

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches Virtual Try Out on GMTM

Pay attention to how any Winter Olympian trains in the off-season, and you’ll see the work doesn’t stop when the snow and ice melt. After months of international competition, America's winter sports...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Jun 27 2022
How GMTM is helping organizations recruit athletes on an international scale

How GMTM is helping organizations recruit athletes on an international scale

"Sports are going borderless." That is how GMTM founder Joey Grant sums up the unlimited reach his company's platform has offered to coaches looking for talent. Within the social network his team is...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Jul 25 2022
USA Football Partners With GMTM   For National Team Identification

USA Football Partners With GMTM For National Team Identification

Football continues to be America's most popular sport. As another season is underway, football fans are gassing up their barbecue grills and honing their tailgating skills. One organization has its...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sat Aug 27 2022
USA Team Handball Launches New Collegiate Athlete Network on GMTM

USA Team Handball Launches New Collegiate Athlete Network on GMTM

[Orlando] This week, USA Team Handball is launching their official Collegiate Handball Campaign on GMTM, inviting college athletes from around the country to connect directly with Team USA, fellow...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Aug 09 2022
Why Track & Field Athletes and Runners Should Never Ignore Foot Pain

Why Track & Field Athletes and Runners Should Never Ignore Foot Pain

Full-time track athletes will put in hundreds of hours of workouts each year to help elevate their craft. Running, recovery, biking, lifting, throwing, jumping, or sprinting workouts are all part of...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Aug 11 2022
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Track & Field: Will there ever be another Usain Bolt?

Track & Field: Will there ever be another Usain Bolt?

The world of athletics will never forget the man who rose to dominate the sport for several years. Usain Bolt, a representative of Jamaica, was a powerhouse of an athlete. He set multiple world...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Aug 17 2022
How To Participate In USA Team Handball’s Collegiate Athlete Network

How To Participate In USA Team Handball’s Collegiate Athlete Network

The handballers that represent the United States in international competition come from a variety of athletic backgrounds, many of which started a long way from a handball court. A glance across the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Aug 24 2022
GMTM Hosts Coaches Referral Program as a Way to Connect Athletes to Olympic Opportunities

GMTM Hosts Coaches Referral Program as a Way to Connect Athletes to Olympic Opportunities

Because our mission at GMTM is to connect athletes to opportunities, we are always looking for new and creative ways to increase awareness and create more access for athletes. Our team is proud to...

ByTiffany Allen | Tue Aug 30 2022
How Athletes From Different Backgrounds Are Discovering Handball On GMTM

How Athletes From Different Backgrounds Are Discovering Handball On GMTM

Cinch Smith took a familiar route to find a place in college baseball. The 6’1” right-handed pitcher was a standout at his high school in Chandler, Arizona before finding a place in the rotation at...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 01 2022
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With GMTM For Future Athlete Identification

Have you watched the Olympic Winter Games and thought, ‘I want to do that’? Now you have the opportunity. U.S. Ski & Snowboard has partnered with GMTM to recruit young athletes and Olympic hopefuls...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Sep 12 2022
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USA Weightlifting Hosts Virtual Event To Find 'The Strongest High School Athlete In America'

USA Weightlifting Hosts Virtual Event To Find 'The Strongest High School Athlete In America'

USA Weightlifting, the organization that facilitates events for Olympic style weightlifting, is teaming up with GMTM to find the “Strongest High School Athlete in America.” In their free virtual...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Sep 14 2022
USA Bobsled and Skeleton Hosts Third Annual Digital Combine For Hopeful Olympic Athletes

USA Bobsled and Skeleton Hosts Third Annual Digital Combine For Hopeful Olympic Athletes

Coaches from the United States’ Olympic teams are serious about helping athletes from different backgrounds discover winter sports. And the return of the USA Bobsled Digital Combine makes it easier...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 22 2022
How To Participate In The U.S. Aerials Ski Team Digital Combine On GMTM

How To Participate In The U.S. Aerials Ski Team Digital Combine On GMTM

If you’ve ever tried the sport of skiing, you’ve certainly felt the rush that comes when you speed down the mountain. Whether you spent your day in ski school or glided over the moguls on an expert...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Sep 29 2022
Frequently Asked Questions About USA Weightlifting’s High School Throwdown

Frequently Asked Questions About USA Weightlifting’s High School Throwdown

In a free virtual combine called the High School Throwdown presented by Caffeine & Kilos, USA Weightlifting is searching for high school athletes - ages 13 to 18 - of any weight class to see how they...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Oct 31 2022
Do They Have High School Sports In European Countries?

Do They Have High School Sports In European Countries?

Unlike the United States, European countries do not have high school athletics. It is a completely different system than what we have in the USA. Generally speaking, in America, athletes grow up...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Nov 22 2022
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Olympic Talent ID: Six Hopeful National Team Athletes Posting On GMTM

Olympic Talent ID: Six Hopeful National Team Athletes Posting On GMTM

If you are an athlete at a young age, it is very common to have the dream of representing your country in the Olympics. Every Olympic season represents the chance for an athlete to become the next...

ByNisshanth Perumalsamy | Fri Feb 17 2023
USA Weightlifting Names ‘The Strongest High School Athletes In America’

USA Weightlifting Names ‘The Strongest High School Athletes In America’

The title of "Strongest High School Athlete In America" has been decided. This fall, High school athletes from every state and weight class were invited to participate in High School Throwdown...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 01 2022
Bobsled Tryouts: Which other sports produce the best American bobsledders?

Bobsled Tryouts: Which other sports produce the best American bobsledders?

The U.S. National Bobsled Team is pretty unique when compared to the roster of other winter Olympic sports. This team is unique because it is composed almost entirely of athletes who came from a...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Dec 14 2022
How GMTM helps Ontario Volleyball create more opportunities for Canadian athletes

How GMTM helps Ontario Volleyball create more opportunities for Canadian athletes

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) has an interesting problem.  Located within a few hours of 94-percent of the province’s population, OVA’s problem certainly isn’t finding elite athletes. In...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Mon Mar 20 2023
Team USA Creates Community Hub For Winter Sports

Team USA Creates Community Hub For Winter Sports

Team USA and GMTM are partnering to create a Winter Sports Hub to allow high-performance staff, coaches and athletes to access educational resources, share information, and drive a Winter Sports...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 29 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions: Team USA Winter Sports Community on GMTM

Frequently Asked Questions: Team USA Winter Sports Community on GMTM

This article was written to help athletes navigate the Team USA: Winter Sports hub on GMTM. To read more about the Winter Sports hub and how it will help hopeful Olympic athletes be discovered, check...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Dec 29 2022
How Ohio State Handball Is Becoming A Talent Pipeline For European Clubs

How Ohio State Handball Is Becoming A Talent Pipeline For European Clubs

J.D. Orr isn’t the most recognized coach at Ohio State. At a state school where the athletic programs are about as shiny and fine-tuned as the sousaphone dotting-the-i, J.D. is among the only ones...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Dec 12 2022
Former Texas football player earns an invite to USA Bobsled Rookie Training

Former Texas football player earns an invite to USA Bobsled Rookie Training

Ten promising Olympic hopefuls were chosen by USA Bobsled and Skeleton to attend their January Rookie Camp. Each of the athletes was discovered after participating in the team's annual digital...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Jan 24 2023
Digital Talent Identification: Volleyball Canada's Solution for Saving Athletes Thousands

Digital Talent Identification: Volleyball Canada's Solution for Saving Athletes Thousands

The average family of a youth volleyball player will spend $30,000 a year to compete at an elite level. That’s more than it costs to enroll the same child in college for a year. Parents sacrifice...

ByJoey Grant | Tue Jan 24 2023
USA Triathlon Coach Helps Find An Alternative Workout To Running And Cycling This Winter

USA Triathlon Coach Helps Find An Alternative Workout To Running And Cycling This Winter

As the winter weather settles in, many outdoor athletes are faced with a decision: either tread lightly on slippery roads and snow in your running shoes or take your workouts indoors. On the one...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Feb 22 2023
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Athletes Who Earned Their USA Football Tryout Invite on GMTM

Athletes Who Earned Their USA Football Tryout Invite on GMTM

Does football season really end anymore? The day after the Super Bowl, which marks the end of the season for every fan, was just another day for the average football player. In fact, all over the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Mon Mar 06 2023
4 GMTM Athletes Attend USA Football's National Team Trials

4 GMTM Athletes Attend USA Football's National Team Trials

March 10, 2023 - It’s a gray, rainy Friday morning in Charlotte, NC. We’re inside the Belk Gymnasium, on the UNC-Charlotte campus, since the weather conditions aren’t ideal for outside...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu Mar 16 2023
Meet The Top Finishers At The 2023 USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Championships

Meet The Top Finishers At The 2023 USA Bobsled & Skeleton National Championships

LAKE PLACID, NY - The 2023 Skeleton Selection Races and the USABS National Championships for both Skeleton and Bobsled took place this weekend at Mt. Vanhoevenberg near Lake Placid. Four total heats...

ByAbby Slenker | Thu Mar 30 2023
Ontario Volleyball Association: February/March - News and Updates

Ontario Volleyball Association: February/March - News and Updates

A new season means new events and opportunities for volleyball athletes across Canada. As the winter weather starts to disappear, beach volleyball athletes are also coming out of hibernation and...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Thu Mar 30 2023
Auburn Gymnast Suni Lee’s NIL Deals are Gold Medal Worthy

Auburn Gymnast Suni Lee’s NIL Deals are Gold Medal Worthy

The 2020 Olympics were a challenge for all involved, considering the ever-changing logistics and shifting preparation obligations for the athletes. What was a four-year physical and mental journey...

ByAndrew Pistone | Fri Apr 07 2023
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USA Team Handball: Three Handball events you should pay attention to this month

USA Team Handball: Three Handball events you should pay attention to this month

It may seem like a sleepy time for Olympic sports, halfway through a year with no Olympic games. But, things could not be further from the truth in the growing sport of Handball. Beyond this spring,...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Apr 12 2023
Can Canadians play college sports in America? NCAA Eligibility guide for international athletes

Can Canadians play college sports in America? NCAA Eligibility guide for international athletes

Are you a high school volleyball player dreaming of playing college volleyball in the United States? You're not alone. Many international athletes have successfully gone on to play at the NCAA level,...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Wed Apr 12 2023
GMTM At The 2023 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships

GMTM At The 2023 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships

Last weekend, over 1,000 of the best collegiate triathletes arrived in Lake Lanier, Georgia to compete in the 2023 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships. 80 different college clubs...

ByConnor Dietz | Thu Apr 20 2023
Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

A new season means new events and opportunities for volleyball athletes across Canada. As the winter finally disappears, beach volleyball athletes are also coming out of hibernation and volleyball...

ByJoey Grant | Thu Apr 20 2023
A few of the best Canadian beach volleyball players who call Ontario home

A few of the best Canadian beach volleyball players who call Ontario home

Ontario has a rich collection of Volleyball players who had great international careers. From small-town gyms across the province to the sand courts dotting the shores of Lake Ontario, a ton of great...

ByOklend Llakaj | Thu Apr 27 2023
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Aerials Project Gold: U.S. Freeski Looks For Top Junior Skiers on GMTM

Aerials Project Gold: U.S. Freeski Looks For Top Junior Skiers on GMTM

U.S. Ski and Snowboard is investing time into the thousands of elite junior freeski athletes working towards their podium dreams. In a new pathway to their Aerials Project Gold Camps, the coaches at...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon May 01 2023
USA Football: Two NFL Teams To Provide Coach Certification To Support Youth Football

USA Football: Two NFL Teams To Provide Coach Certification To Support Youth Football

The Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns have announced their support for USA Football's Youth Coach Certification process. This initiative aims to provide young athletes and their families...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu May 04 2023
College Gymnastics: NIL Changes Dynamic For Young Olympic Gymnasts

College Gymnastics: NIL Changes Dynamic For Young Olympic Gymnasts

All the pressure in the world used to be on teenage gymnasts leading up to the Olympics. The signature sporting event only takes place once every four years, placing the supreme onus on the athletes...

ByAndrew Pistone | Fri May 05 2023
Learn How USA Football Selects The Flag Football National Team

Learn How USA Football Selects The Flag Football National Team

The sport of Flag Football has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. The introduction to the international stage - paired with the lack of contact in comparison to other major sports - has...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu Jun 01 2023
How A Former College Runner Is Using GMTM To Become A Triathlete

How A Former College Runner Is Using GMTM To Become A Triathlete

Every day, athletes are using GMTM as the starting line for their new athletic journeys. From high school athletes working toward college recruitment to post-graduates transitioning to new sports,...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Jun 02 2023
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Girls Expert BMX Rider is on GMTM winning races against the boys

Girls Expert BMX Rider is on GMTM winning races against the boys

When you win, you scream it from the mountaintops. And when you lose, you get back to work. That seems like the mentality that BMX Rider Dreyann Foster carries with her in the days between...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Jun 08 2023
USA Bobsled & Skeleton Hosts In-Person Combine Open to the Public

USA Bobsled & Skeleton Hosts In-Person Combine Open to the Public

USA Bobsled & Skeleton has been working to provide unique opportunities for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills and potentially start a career in an olympic sport. On June 11, 2023 USA...

ByTiffany Allen | Fri Jun 16 2023
Sam Shaud: Pursuing Team USA Dream After a Successful Athletic Journey

Sam Shaud: Pursuing Team USA Dream After a Successful Athletic Journey

Sam Shaud, a determined athlete, is taking on a new challenge: joining the USA Skeleton Team. From his collegiate sports achievements to his academic success, Shaud's journey showcases his unwavering...

ByAlli Marbach | Wed Jun 21 2023
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches the 2023 Virtual World Flip League

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launches the 2023 Virtual World Flip League

Join the inaugural 2023 Virtual World Flip League (VWFL) - Your Path to US Aerial Summer Nationals and Project Gold Camps! The Virtual World Flip League (VWFL) is a new event brought to you by U.S....

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Jun 28 2023
A Wrestler's Journey of Passion and Perseverance

A Wrestler's Journey of Passion and Perseverance

The Power of Determination EJ Lauter's story is a testament to the power of determination and the love for a sport that knows no bounds. Her wrestling journey began in the 6th grade, and from that...

ByAlli Marbach | Tue Jun 27 2023
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How To Participate in the 2023 Virtual World Flip League

How To Participate in the 2023 Virtual World Flip League

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has just launched the first Virtual World Flip League. The Virtual World Flip League (VWFL) is a friendly, virtual competition for athletes nationwide to qualify for the US...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Jul 05 2023
From Collegiate Wrestling to Bobsled Aspirations

From Collegiate Wrestling to Bobsled Aspirations

The Competitive Spirit Logan Radik, a 24-year-old retired DII Collegiate Wrestler, is on a new journey to achieve greatness in the world of bobsled. With a passion for competition and a relentless...

ByAlli Marbach | Fri Jul 07 2023
Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 1

Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 1

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce the top two Virtual World Flip League submissions for the Week 1 Leaderboard. We’ve seen several incredible submissions so far, and we’re thrilled to...

ByTiffany Allen | Tue Jul 25 2023
USA Bobsled & Skeleton Launches Registration for August In-Person Combine

USA Bobsled & Skeleton Launches Registration for August In-Person Combine

USA Bobsled & Skeleton has launched registration for their next in-person combine open to the public. The August combine will be held at the U.S. Performance Center in Charlotte, NC. Participants...

ByTiffany Allen | Tue Aug 01 2023
Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant: Empowering Andrew Mackiewicz's Olympic Journey

Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant: Empowering Andrew Mackiewicz's Olympic Journey

How a GMTM Profile Helped Secure a Dream Sponsorship The journey of an athlete striving for Olympic glory is both exhilarating and challenging. The pursuit of excellence requires dedication,...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu Aug 03 2023
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Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 2

Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 2

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce the Week 2 Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard. We’ve seen several incredible submissions so far, and are thrilled to rank the submissions in Week...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu Aug 10 2023
Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 3

Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 3

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce the Week 3 Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard. We’ve seen several incredible submissions so far, and are thrilled to rank the submissions in Week...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Aug 16 2023
Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 4

Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard: Week 4

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce the Week 4 Virtual World Flip League Leaderboard. We’ve seen several incredible submissions so far, and are thrilled to rank the submissions for Week...

ByTiffany Allen | Thu Aug 24 2023
2023 U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave Competition On Deck

2023 U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave Competition On Deck

On August 26, the Utah Olympic Park will welcome several of the best aerials athletes in the world to Park City, Utah for the 2023 U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave competition.  The free event,...

ByLeann Bentley | Fri Aug 25 2023
Virtual World Flip League: Elevating Aerial Athletics Through Innovation

Virtual World Flip League: Elevating Aerial Athletics Through Innovation

In a world characterized by continuous technological advancements, traditional sports organizations are leveraging digital platforms to evolve their events and engage a wider range of participants....

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Aug 28 2023
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Lillis First at U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave Summer Grand Prix

Lillis First at U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave Summer Grand Prix

Over the weekend, the best aerials athletes in the world spent the day stunning the crowd at the 2023 U.S. Freestyle Ultimate Airwave Competition and Olympic champion Chris Lillis took home...

ByLeann Bentley | Tue Aug 29 2023
Chasing Gold: From Football Field to Olympic Hopeful

Chasing Gold: From Football Field to Olympic Hopeful

Embarking on a journey toward Olympic glory is like stepping onto an uncharted path, where every twist and turn is an opportunity to test yourself and redefine your limits. In the realm of athletes...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Sep 19 2023
CrossFit Warriors: Forging a Path to Olympic Glory

CrossFit Warriors: Forging a Path to Olympic Glory

In the competitive world of athletics, the year 2000 marked a significant disruption across the sports industry, and for one discipline in particular – Olympic lifting. From the chaos surrounding...

ByLaura Luzzi | Fri Sep 22 2023
Weightlifting: Master Your Sport by Building Muscle

Weightlifting: Master Your Sport by Building Muscle

Are you an athlete looking to take your game to the next level? If so, then weightlifting may be the key to unlocking your full potential. In this article, we will delve into the world of...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Oct 02 2023
The Firefighter Taking His Strength to the Ice

The Firefighter Taking His Strength to the Ice

Firefighter & Family Man Tyler Muniz, 33, is a professional firefighter and prominent member of the De Soto, Kansas community. Serving Johnson County since 2019, Tyler is a family man who selflessly...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Oct 17 2023
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Rise to the Challenge: Join the USA Triathlon Virtual Combine this November

Rise to the Challenge: Join the USA Triathlon Virtual Combine this November

Are you ready to put your skills to the test, go beyond your limits, and claim your spot amongst the elite? USA Triathlon is thrilled to invite athletes of all levels to participate in the USA...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Oct 18 2023
GMTM Athletes Showcasing Heart and Hustle

GMTM Athletes Showcasing Heart and Hustle

Our mission at GMTM is to provide athletes with the ultimate social platform to connect with opportunities, coaches, and other athletes around the world. Many GMTM athletes aspire to compete at the...

ByLaura Luzzi | Wed Nov 15 2023
USA Triathlon Celebrates New Heights in November

USA Triathlon Celebrates New Heights in November

In a dynamic collaboration aimed at boosting collegiate triathlon, USA Triathlon joined forces with GMTM to take their mission to new heights. Over the past two years, this partnership has been...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Dec 13 2023
USA Football Dominates 2023: Unprecedented Growth and Digital Combine Triumphs

USA Football Dominates 2023: Unprecedented Growth and Digital Combine Triumphs

2023 has proved to be a year of acceleration for the sport of flag football. From a pivotal Olympic announcement, to remarkable digital combine participation, the sport has experienced a great deal...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Dec 18 2023
Bobsled Beginner to World Cup Brakeman: Emily Renna's Rise to the Top

Bobsled Beginner to World Cup Brakeman: Emily Renna's Rise to the Top

Emily Renna grew up in Fairport, New York, a suburb of Rochester, as a decorated athlete on her high school’s track and field team. A member of the Fairport High School varsity team since her...

ByLaura Luzzi | Tue Jan 16 2024
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From Challengers to Champions: USA Boxing Launches New Athlete Identification Program

From Challengers to Champions: USA Boxing Launches New Athlete Identification Program

USA Boxing, the National Governing Body for Boxing in the U.S., has launched a brand new Talent Transfer Program to identify athletes with speed, power, agility, mental toughness, and, most...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Jan 17 2024
USA Cycling: The Search for Speed Starts Here

USA Cycling: The Search for Speed Starts Here

Do you have a need for speed? If so, you should check out USA Cycling’s new talent identification program. Search for Speed, is a USA Cycling initiative designed to introduce track cycling to a...

ByTiffany Allen | Wed Jan 24 2024
GMTM Unveils Exciting Partnerships and Events for Athletes in 2024!

GMTM Unveils Exciting Partnerships and Events for Athletes in 2024!

2024 is proving to be an exhilarating chapter for athletes within the GMTM community. We are thrilled to unveil a spectacular lineup of new partners and incredible opportunities that promise to...

ByTiffany Allen | Mon Feb 26 2024
Spotlight on Aerials: From GMTM to World Cup

Spotlight on Aerials: From GMTM to World Cup

In 2023, U.S. Ski & Snowboard hosted their first-ever Virtual World Flip League on GMTM and launched the Project Gold interest form, in order to attract new athletes to the sport of aerials. Through...

ByLaura Luzzi | Mon Feb 26 2024