In this episode, Casey chats with Ellen Barker, head acrobatics and tumbling coach at Calvin Univeristy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Coach Barker is Calvin's first A&T coach as they enter their inaugural season in 2025! In this episode, you'll hear: Coach Barker's sheer EXCITEMENT for the upcoming inaugural season.  Why you don't have to be a high-level, elite tumbler or gymnast to be successful on an college acrobatics and tumbling team.  How faith, desire, passion, self-motivation, and hard work are some of the most important recruiting factors for Coach Barker. The importance of going to camps and clinics as a prospective recruit.  How Calvin emphasizes community, diversity, and counseling services for all of their students. Helpful Links: Calvin University Arcobatics & Tumbling: https://calvinknights.com/sports/acrobatics-tumbling Recruiting Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/y7vxb7zf Calvin Acrobatics and Tumbling Clinics: https://acroandtumbling.calvinsportscamps.com/ Acrobatics and Tumbling FAQs: https://thencata.org/sports/2019/8/26/this-is-FAQ.aspx Calvin A&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvinacrotumb/ See all of our interviews and get free college recruiting resources at: https://discovercollegegymnastics.com/ We'd love to hear from you! Email us: [email protected]  

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