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Assistant Coach: Joanne
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a positive attitude, work hard every
day, and enjoy the whole team experience." |
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- Joanne Bowers 2003 |
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| Nickname(s): |
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Jo |
| Birthday, Sign: |
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6/19, Gemini |
| Hometown: |
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Newport News, Va and
St. Pete, Fl |
| Parents: |
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Richard & Shirley
Caravana |
| Siblings: |
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Debbie (Spain), Mike
(VA), Gina (VA), and Nancy (FL) |
| Pets: |
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dog - Rocky |
| Major: |
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MA in Education w/teaching
certificate in healthy and PE |
| Hobbies: |
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reading, swimming,
biking, spending time w/family |
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Q & A - About Gymnastics and U-M
| At what age did you start
gymnastics? |
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6 |
| How did you become involved
in gymnastics? |
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Youth aerial circus in St.
Pete, FL. Youngest trapeze flyer in the US
at the time! |
| What is your favorite event?
Why? |
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When I competed it was always
bars because I didn’t have to think
as much and it came easier to me. |
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| What attracted you
to the University of Michigan? |
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The gymnastics program. |
| What is it like competing
for U-M? |
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As a coach, when Calli
Ryals got a 10.0 on floor at Ohio State last
year. I have never been coaching an athlete
that got a 10.0 before! |
| What has been your
most memorable (gymnastics) moment at U-M? |
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As a coach, every time
I am talking/hugging one of the girls and
I know we have a special relationship and
I am making a difference in their lives. |
| What has been your
most memorable (non-gymnastics) moment at
U-M? |
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Spending time with all
these wonderful people! |
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| What inspires you to keep
going after a disappointing meet or a tough
week of practice? |
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I have been coaching for
20 years and I realize no loss or bad practice
is ever as bad as we feel about it. Chin up
and keep plugging away. |
| What advice would you share
with up-and-coming gymnasts who aspire to
be like you or one of your teammates? |
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Keep a positive attitude,
work hard every day, and enjoy the whole team
experience.
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Some of my Favorites include...
actor/actress: |
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Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts |
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song/music: |
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Soft Rock |
movie: |
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On Golden Pond, Tommy Boy |
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class/subject: |
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Psychology/ Child Development |
food: |
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Seafood, Italian, Mexican |
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website: |
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mgoblue.com |
restaurant: |
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Real Seafood Co, Olive Garden |
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volunteer
event: |
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anything with kids |
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Q & A - About You Personally
Something
unique about me:
Married to a division
I college football coach for 22 years!
Of all the places
you have traveled to, which has been your
favorite? Why?
Nags Head, NC for a
family get-together.
Vail, CO was beautiful.
Hawaii was fun and beautiful.
Who do you
admire most in this world? Why?
My sister Gina
– she is amazing. She keeps our family
all together even though we’re all
spread out..
Besides family
or friends, what is the ONE thing you couldn't
live without?
chocolate |
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