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UCLA gymnastics coach on why ‘winning at all costs’ doesn’t work
The UCLA women’s gymnastics team is a powerhouse. They have two Olympic gold medalists on the team, and have won seven NCAA championships. Head coach Valorie Kondos talks about coaching the team for more than three decades.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenThe UCLA women’s gymnastics team is a powerhouse. They have two Olympic gold medalists on the team, and have won seven NCAA championships. Head coach Valorie Kondos talks about coaching the team for more than three decades.
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