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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

[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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...