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GymnasticsVille Podcast features in-depth, unfiltered conversations with the athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping competitive gymnastics. From Olympic comebacks to coaching philosophy, mental training to life after elite competition — if it matters to the gymnastics community, we talk about it. Hosted by Mubarak Simmons, co-founder of GymCrew Talent Management, alongside co-hosts Taqiy Simmons and Kerry Adderly. This isn't highlight reels or quick takes. These are real, long-form conversations about the sport we love — the struggles, the triumphs, the lessons learned, and the stories that don't make it to the competition floor. New episodes monthly. Produced by GymCrew Talent Management. --- CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @gymnasticsville YouTube: GymnasticsVille Podcast Website: gymnasticsville.com Email: admin@gym-crew.com --- TOPICS COVERED: Olympic gymnastics, NCAA gymnastics, elite competition, coaching, mental training, athlete comebacks, retirement and transition, gymnastics training, USA Gymnastics, college gymnastics, club coaching, sports psychology, gymnastics careers --- FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: Contact: admin@gym-crew.com

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May 6, 2026

Sophia Campana on the Fire Within Experience Tour, Italy & Gymnastics | GymnasticsVille Podcast

<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Sophia Campana joins Mubarak Simmons and Taqiy Simmons on the GymnasticsVille Podcast for one of our most powerful episodes yet.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Sophia is an elite gymnast with dual American and Italian citizenship, 2021 Italian National Bars Champion, MTV Italy reality star, bestselling author, and empowerment coach with nearly one million followers on both Instagram and YouTube. This summer she is taking her Fire Within Experience Tour across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> In this episode we cover:</p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The Fire Within Experience Tour and what to expect at each event</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Her Powerful Mind mentorship program and the 1% improvement concept</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Her journey from Colorado to competing for Italy's Serie A</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Life inside elite gymnastics and her role as ambassador of abuse prevention for the Italian Gymnastics Federation</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Her viral YouTube channel Sophialand and how it all started</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The Fire Within Leo collection just launched for pre-order</li> </ul> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> Follow Sophia: Instagram: @sophia_campana YouTube: @Sophialand Website: sophiacampana.com Fire Within Leo: <a href= "https://sophiacampana.com/en-us/products/fire-within-hot-pink-preorder" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">sophiacampana.com/en-us/products/fire-within-hot-pink-preorder </a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]"> Follow GymnasticsVille: YouTube: @gymnasticsville Instagram: @gymnasticsville Website: <a href="https://gymnasticsville.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gymnasticsville.com</a></p>

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March 23, 2026

Kevin Mazeika: 3x Olympic Head Coach on Winning Gold, EVO Gymnastics, and Team USA at LA 2028

<p dir="ltr">Kevin Mazeika — USA Gymnastics Hall of Famer and three-time U.S. Olympic Men's Team Head Coach — sits down for his first-ever long-form podcast interview on GymnasticsVille Podcast Episode 2.</p> <p dir="ltr">Kevin has coached Team USA to back-to-back Olympic medals, including the 2004 Athens silver medal (the first non-boycotted Olympic team medal since 1932) and the 2008 Beijing bronze. Today he leads EVO Gymnastics in Sarasota, Florida, where Brody Malone and Donnell Whittenburg both won gold at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta.</p> <p dir="ltr">For hosts Mubarak Simmons and Taqiy Simmons, this conversation is personal. Both trained under Kevin at Houston Gymnastics Academy from 1999 to 2004. This is the interview they have been waiting 20 years to have.</p> <p dir="ltr">WHAT WE COVER:</p> <p dir="ltr">- How Brody Malone and Donnell Whittenburg won World Championship gold at EVO Gymnastics</p> <p dir="ltr">- The strategy behind Brody's high bar final and the Winkler decision</p> <p dir="ltr">- Coaching Team USA three weeks after September 11, 2001</p> <p dir="ltr">- What made the 2004 Athens team the best in a generation</p> <p dir="ltr">- Why Kevin's first coaches meetings at EVO had zero gymnastics talk</p> <p dir="ltr">- The "Surrender to Win" philosophy and how it applies to athletes and coaches</p> <p dir="ltr">- Kevin's bold prediction for Team USA at LA 2028</p> <p dir="ltr">ABOUT KEVIN MAZEIKA:</p> <p dir="ltr">- USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, Class of 2010</p> <p dir="ltr">- Three-time U.S. Olympic Men's Team Head Coach (2004, 2008, 2012)</p> <p dir="ltr">- 2004 Athens: Team Silver — first non-boycotted Olympic medal since 1932</p> <p dir="ltr">- 2008 Beijing: Team Bronze</p> <p dir="ltr">- Head coach at four World Championships (2001, 2003, 2007, 2011)</p> <p dir="ltr">- Executive Director, EVO Gymnastics — Sarasota, Florida</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">FOLLOW GYMNASTICSVILLE:</p> <p dir="ltr">Website: https://gymnasticsville.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: https://instagram.com/gymnasticsville</p> <p dir="ltr">Newsletter: https://gymnasticsville.com</p>

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February 8, 2026

Yul Moldauer Returns: The Next Chapter

<p>Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer sits down for an unfiltered conversation about his comeback journey after 16 months away from the sport.</p> <p>In this episode, Yul discusses:<br /> - His emotional return at Rocky Mountain Open<br /> - Starting on pommel horse - the most nerve-wracking event<br /> - Event-by-event breakdown of his first competition back<br /> - Why love for gymnastics is what truly drives his comeback<br /> - Cross-training secrets: Running, swimming, working at a mason jar factory<br /> - Taking full responsibility for his whereabouts violation<br /> - The Peach Half Healy - getting a skill named after him<br /> - Future goals: Winter Cup, National Team, 2028 Olympics</p> <p>This is more than an interview. This is his story, unfiltered.</p> <p>Guest: Yul Moldauer<br /> Instagram: @yulmoldauer</p> <p>Full show notes, transcript, and timestamps: https://gymnasticsville.com/yul-moldauer-episode-1/</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS:<br /> 0:00 - Introduction & Transparency Note<br /> 1:03 - Rocky Mountain Open: Stepping Back Into Competition<br /> 1:46 - Getting Emotional Before the Meet<br /> 2:47 - Starting on Pommel Horse<br /> 4:36 - Hearing the Crowd Support<br /> 5:39 - Event Breakdown: Rings & Shoulder Injury<br /> 7:26 - Vault: Playing It Safe<br /> 7:57 - Parallel Bars: Showing Off<br /> 9:21 - High Bar: New Grips Challenge<br /> 9:51 - Floor: When Legs Go Dead<br /> 15:54 - Cross-Training: The Secret Weapon<br /> 22:46 - A Day in the Life: Working at the Mason Jar Factory<br /> 25:34 - Sauna Meditation & Mental Training<br /> 28:57 - Did You Ever Question Coming Back?<br /> 38:13 - "I Should Go Back Because I Love It"<br /> 39:09 - Addressing the Suspension: Taking Responsibility<br /> 41:03 - Explaining Whereabouts Requirements<br /> 44:01 - Systems to Never Let It Happen Again<br /> 46:22 - Future Goals: Winter Cup to 2028 Olympics<br /> 47:25 - The Peach Half Healy: Getting It Named<br /> 1:00:18 - Advice for Athletes Going Through Setbacks<br /> 1:02:25 - "Take It Day By Day"<br /> 1:03:54 - Thank You to Family, Friends & Fans</p> <p>---</p> <p>CONNECT WITH US:<br /> Instagram: @gymnasticsville<br /> YouTube: GymnasticsVille Podcast<br /> Website: https://gymnasticsville.com</p> <p>GUEST:<br /> Yul Moldauer<br /> Instagram: @yulmoldauer</p>

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What is GymnasticsVille Podcast?

GymnasticsVille Podcast features in-depth, unfiltered conversations with the athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping competitive gymnastics.

From Olympic comebacks to coaching philosophy, mental training to life after elite competition — if it matters to the gymnastics community, we talk about it.

Hosted by Mubarak Simmons, co-founder of GymCrew Talent Management, alongside co-hosts Taqiy Simmons and Kerry Adderly.

This isn't highlight reels or quick takes. These are real, long-form conversations about the sport we love — the struggles, the triumphs, the lessons learned, and the stories that don't make it to the competition floor.

New episodes monthly.

Produced by GymCrew Talent Management.

CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @gymnasticsville YouTube: GymnasticsVille Podcast Website: gymnasticsville.com Email: admin@gym-crew.com

TOPICS COVERED: Olympic gymnastics, NCAA gymnastics, elite competition, coaching, mental training, athlete comebacks, retirement and transition, gymnastics training, USA Gymnastics, college gymnastics, club coaching, sports psychology, gymnastics careers

FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: Contact: admin@gym-crew.com

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This podcast updates daily.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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