Vezz

The raw talent is 100% there in this team. They definitely have the ability to win although they are taking a more difficult path this season with the regionals they have seeded into.

Looking at their early season performances they were more focused as a team and on track to take the trophy.

Honestly, I think the biggest mistake in the season was taking Alexis Jeffrey as a transfer. It was right after that the team seemed to lose focus and it cascaded. It definitely took the teams attention off where they need to be and added unecessary drama for a team member that has done only one exhibition and has yet to contribute to the scores. I worry that despite the team vote, her walking on the team has lowered morale and lead to a less cohesive team. The second and third biggest mistakes were not pushing for more event exhibitions/ depth testing through out the year and pursuing with Durante on beam.

Focus, mental resilience and team cohesiveness is hopefully what they can focus on over the next 4 weeks. I believe that they can turn it around by then.

As for Jay, it's early days. He is definitely a great recruiter and bars/vault coach. He is still growing into the head coach role and that may take time. I definitely don't see Tigers current situation to be anything like Georgia's Courtney Kupets head coach conundrum that they have right now.