Tuesday marked the last practice for the Bruins and retiring head coach Valorie Kondos Field. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the roller coaster of emotions.
Coach Val is one in a million! This day had to be so hard. She loved every single girl who had ever been on her teams. She reminded them to have fun and to love one another. Such a class act who will be missed. I’m from Utah but am rooting for UCLA to win it...for her🌷
I've never been a huge gymnastics fan, but this team & these ladies have that it factor. They have fun, love one another. That's what great teams do. They are such an inspiration. Go Bruins. But in football go Colorado buffaloes.
love the ballet. because ballet is such a strong foundation because it focuses on body position! ms val really out here applying her ballet background into gymnastics beautifully!
i cried! the trust she has earned from each athlete is unlike any other. she has a special bond with everyone. her and kate are a match made in heaven. ❤️
Brielle being Brielle. 😂😂😂. I’m gonna miss this senior class so much. 😫 And congrats Miss Val, you left a legacy. What an amazing team you made this years. Now make the 117!!! 💍! 💙 forever go Bruins!
Katelyn not doing all round? That's ok. I like this TEAM and the coach is putting her best 5 up for each event. Totally cool and best of luck to the UCLA team and thanks for all the young ladies who made this a very fun group and it shows in their performances and their true joy in a very tough sport
K I know this is emotional but I just had to mention that Katelyn’s bhs+loso+layout full dismount was SO CLEAN. katelyn, along with all of the other seniors, you will be missed.#gobruins 😭😭😭
My Mom was a Proud Bruin All Her Life (Graduated Class of 1948) ..... She NEVER stopped letting people she knew how UCLA BRUIN BLUE She Was!! Cheers Gang
I will miss you miss Val I’m crying your the best coach ever to be seen even tho I don’t know you I always watch your girls compete they are so inspireing it tells me to be good on every competition I go to and when I see this I’m going to do my states comp good just for you ms Val 😘😘
Nancy Abjornson special ed? Show me your proof. Maybe the answer was in the video, but I didn't see the whole video because I didn't have time so I *thought* you were a nice person and simply asked. I see how it is, pretending your nice and then actually being rude. Funny, i'm sure miss Val wouldn't tolerate your erroneous behaviour as Katelyn Ohashi has been through cyber bullying. I'm just stating the truth.
Naia Haji you bitch Kaitlyn Ohashi such a nice person and I don’t think she would want to be around you anyway I thought the question you wrote I thought you were trying to be rude
I hope Miss Val will stop and smell the roses many times in her travels with the team. I would like to see her remember everything very clearly in her final season. The team certainly sees that and are bringing the magic!
Her words and influences traveled way farther than UCLA ....her " do you want it " " well go get it " has stayed with me and i hear her in my head ....such a treasure mrs Val is and what a legacy
Tears in my eyes throughout! Miss Val you truly have left a legacy in your time at UCLA! As a gymnastics coach myself I aspire to have the kind of relationship you have with your athletes! A true inspiration in gymnastics and you have touched so many hearts and lives ❤️❤️
Thanks, Miss Val! I don't know you, except from TH-cam videos, but I had a marvelous time! What joy you bring with you and what joy you leave behind! With love, I wish the best of everything for you! And keep on dancing!!! I will, too!!
It's so amazing to see the awesome relationship between a coach and teammates! A person with that much talent, love , and who cares about their students is a rare find in today's society! She will forever be remembered, loved, and referred to as one of if not the BEST gymnastic coaches of all time! Good Luck to Mama Val in her life after Gymnastics!!❤
Mennnn i don't do gymnastics i swimm but i FREAKING CRY when i see miss val leaving such a strong and energetic woman, she has bring so much live and support on this team i love her 😭❤
I will miss Miss Val sooooo much.. it’s incredible what she has meant to the team AND to the sport for all these years. Sending lots of love and hugs and kisses from the Netherlands ❤️🇳🇱
I recently discovered Miss. Val and I'm incredibly disappointed I did so late, she captured a piece of my heart and it's almost like it was my last practice. What a wonderful women, you can see the way she transformed lives and encouraged these young ladies into top performers, simply letting them be themselves!
In a video you said I never wanted children of my own. I have never regretted it at all. Instead God knew you had a route to take having many in your life. In 30 yrs you have coached 100s. You became a mom,teacher of dance, philosopher, motivator and one not one will ever be without! You have went through breast cancer and still be there every moment of the way. Each one you taught is going to or has done great things because of YOU.! This is now your time to shine. You and your husband to make your own memories. Each person,male and female will tell others or teach others because you gave them the strength to love the sport and themselves.They will never leave your life and to make even further memories. Blessings to you,your husband all the support he gave and God for giving you 100s of children to teach and others who competed that wish they had you!
Valorie has created a great enviroment for success and greatness. All members on the team are great athletes and stars in their own right. Looking forward to watchingyou.
Ma'am I have no gymnastics bones in my body but I see the impact you've had on all these women and I think its incredible, empowering and just beautiful. Wishing you and incredible journey afterwards cause you're absolutely greatness 💓💓💓
College is not just about education it’s also about building up social skills interacting on different levels and self esteem. This appears to be a beautiful team building experience in all aspects 💕 At the age of 45, not going to college is my only regret 😢
I think what Miss Val did was to change the look of Women's Gymnastics. She came aboard as a dance instructor, not a gymnastics instructor. Marrying the two was absolutely beautiful. Great athletes came aboard as usual, but she taught them how to be and look like a woman. The result has been some of the most beautiful girls ever. Not just at UCLA but across the entire board in the sport. That will never go away!
I never believe in regrets and am more than happy being a spectator but if I could turn back the clock, I would have done so only if Miss Val was a coach or dance teacher. I am 3000 miles away and how to view college gymnastics has increased tremendously in past years. I have become a fan and it feels strange to be one of those fighting back tears. Miss Val you are a special lady! Don't be a stranger!!! From a Boston Bruins fan to a UCLA Bruins fan....Wicked Awesome!
she rly is a badass coach... Vals the absolute best. just shows you can love your kids and make them successful! you dnt need to tear them down and break them like so many other coaches think and yall know who im talkin about. thank the gymnastics God for Ms Val 🤍🤍 everyone's going to miss her
Valorie Kondos é intensamente linda e generosa. Cercada de meninas e moças maravilhosas!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lol I just realized, I have met all of these amazing coaches. W o w. What a blessing. I’m gonna be so sad when half the team graduates next year. Hope you have fun at your last meets Miss Val
I love her love for her girls! It shows through their amazing results and standings. And to think she originally didn't think she was cut out for this. Ridiculous!! The entire school obviously realizes just how important this team is
I love Katelyn, and I really hope their relationship is as good as shown in this video because that's what she deserves. She is absolutely adorable and a sweet human being. She's been through so much but persevered.
Katlyn the daughter she never had. Such a special relationship. But then again ms. Val loves them all. Wonderful, amazing loving woman.
Forest Hart I hunk she has a special bond with katlyn
@@emmamalka6546 I think miss Val has learned as much from katilyn as katilyn did from her
@Kelly Clemente You're all wrong lmao. It's Katelyn.
Bless this Coach!
I teared up when miss Val went outside and katelyn hugged her
smaeee ughhh
Chloe Ratcliff and when they held hands
*Katelyn
Dilbert Doe wdym
@@anonymousperson2902 Chloe didn't capitalize Katelyn's name. That's disrespectful.
And when Brielle’s was wearing the party hats, it reminded me of Peng! 🙈😂
Alice Grace I meet peng at a competition edit:at my competition
It reminded me of Brielle.
Alice Grace yessss
She reminds me of Peng! Oh my gosh 😂😂😂🤗
Aw😢 Miss Val is so loved even the volleyball players were like “We love you miss Val!” Such a great, fun team!
We will miss you so much Mrs Val 💔 😢😭 and of course the seniors as well
Awwww omg when she shut the door. Reminds me of my last time coaching and then having to move away. Every small task feels so hard
@@danceballetacro yeah....
Why am I crying? I've only been following them closely since 2016
I'm balling. Been following them since they began filming. Val aged amazingly and she is really going to be missed. As will the seniors. Wahhhhh😪😪😪
i’ve been following them for a few months and i’m dying
JoJo 70 same I’ve been following them since they started filming
I'm crying too and I've been following them closely since last season
I've never followed them closely but I still had to cry
Coach Val is one in a million! This day had to be so hard. She loved every single girl who had ever been on her teams. She reminded them to have fun and to love one another. Such a class act who will be missed. I’m from Utah but am rooting for UCLA to win it...for her🌷
Wow, what a difference between abuse and encouragement. They can work yet still enjoy the sport they love! A safe haven. Refreshing to see.🥰🤩
Omg the height difference between the gymnasts and the voleyball players😂😍
Zoe Wright ikr
Sadie Mears the gymnasts are so tiny lol
Gymnasts are meant to be small
@@izzykriebel5732 volleyball players are masculine
@@izzykriebel5732 I mean volleyball players are literally the height of men they are literally
Over 6 foot they would tower over most girls
I've never been a huge gymnastics fan, but this team & these ladies have that it factor. They have fun, love one another. That's what great teams do. They are such an inspiration. Go Bruins. But in football go Colorado buffaloes.
That last "Bye Yates" was beautiful. What an icon. UCLA gymnastics is what it is because of you.
Best coach ever : ) i don't know her, i'm not from UCLA, i'm not american, but i love this woman so much, greetings from Italy ms. Val
idem
Anch'io!!
Heey 😃 idem per me!!!
Un grande esempio Miss Val.. oltreoceano 💗☝🔝
I swear I was scrolling through the comments and saw your profile picture.....ummm yeah my reaction was intense
love the ballet. because ballet is such a strong foundation because it focuses on body position! ms val really out here applying her ballet background into gymnastics beautifully!
i cried! the trust she has earned from each athlete is unlike any other. she has a special bond with everyone. her and kate are a match made in heaven. ❤️
An amazing group of world famous athletes and coach playing like kids. No wonder they are winners. Loved Coach Val's final gestures of love!!
Brielle being Brielle. 😂😂😂. I’m gonna miss this senior class so much. 😫 And congrats Miss Val, you left a legacy. What an amazing team you made this years. Now make the 117!!! 💍! 💙 forever go Bruins!
Most emotional goodbye since The Office finale
She’ll be there for there for next seasons meets though. But I’m sooooo sad to see her go. She’s an amazing coach.
😂Honestly, they should just start a dance team😂
Katelyn not doing all round? That's ok. I like this TEAM and the coach is putting her best 5 up for each event. Totally cool and best of luck to the UCLA team and thanks for all the young ladies who made this a very fun group and it shows in their performances and their true joy in a very tough sport
That gymnastics teacher is an incredible woman. Very inspirational
Very positive
We will miss you, miss Val!!
#micup should be a weekly thing like bruinbainter
K I know this is emotional but I just had to mention that Katelyn’s bhs+loso+layout full dismount was SO CLEAN. katelyn, along with all of the other seniors, you will be missed.#gobruins 😭😭😭
Don't mind me, again, I'm just balling my eyes out.
Right here with you
I fee that
My Mom was a Proud Bruin All Her Life (Graduated Class of 1948) ..... She NEVER stopped letting people she knew how UCLA BRUIN BLUE She Was!! Cheers Gang
Lol what a loser
Someone is cutting too many onions over here. Love you miss Val.😭
Miss Val is a gem, she’s such an amazing coach, i love her
I will miss you miss Val I’m crying your the best coach ever to be seen even tho I don’t know you I always watch your girls compete they are so inspireing it tells me to be good on every competition I go to and when I see this I’m going to do my states comp good just for you ms Val 😘😘
Nancy Abjornson wait do you know why she is leaving? And if they will have another coach?
Yes I know who she is Naia and she is leaving because she’s retiring I’m not like you who is special Ed
Yea there going to have another coach
Nancy Abjornson special ed? Show me your proof. Maybe the answer was in the video, but I didn't see the whole video because I didn't have time so I *thought* you were a nice person and simply asked. I see how it is, pretending your nice and then actually being rude. Funny, i'm sure miss Val wouldn't tolerate your erroneous behaviour as Katelyn Ohashi has been through cyber bullying. I'm just stating the truth.
Naia Haji you bitch Kaitlyn Ohashi such a nice person and I don’t think she would want to be around you anyway I thought the question you wrote I thought you were trying to be rude
I cannot wait to see what you'll do next.
Omg this is so emotional, we will miss you with all our heart miss Val❤️
The ending made me cry. Mrs Val is such an incredible person. I will miss her very much
I hope Miss Val will stop and smell the roses many times in her travels with the team. I would like to see her remember everything very clearly in her final season. The team certainly sees that and are bringing the magic!
I started crying when Miss Val left... YOU LEFT A LEGACY MISS VAL!
I LOVE THIS TEAM! 💕💕💕
Thank you Ms. Val and to this year's seniors!
Good luck on the nationals!
Good luck with finals guys! So sad and happy at the same time. Love Ms Val and all the team. Best wishes from Ireland
Her words and influences traveled way farther than UCLA ....her " do you want it " " well go get it " has stayed with me and i hear her in my head ....such a treasure mrs Val is and what a legacy
I adore Miss Val, thank you to the legend for improving the sport of Gymnastics!
Tears in my eyes throughout! Miss Val you truly have left a legacy in your time at UCLA! As a gymnastics coach myself I aspire to have the kind of relationship you have with your athletes! A true inspiration in gymnastics and you have touched so many hearts and lives ❤️❤️
Such an incredible coach and human being. The great ones always bring so much more to the table, like Ms. Val. So very sad to see her go ...
Coach Val was coaching when I was a girl. I’m 30 and I coach gymnastics now. I couldn’t help but tear up watching her last practice with her girls.
Coach val was one in a million much respect she has done amazing things for UCLA gymnastics never forget coach Val
This was the saddest yet happiest video I’ve ever seen. We will all miss you Ms. Val 💕 and of course the amazing seniors.
Thanks, Miss Val! I don't know you, except from TH-cam videos, but I had a marvelous time! What joy you bring with you and what joy you leave behind! With love, I wish the best of everything for you! And keep on dancing!!! I will, too!!
You are an inspiration in every way! As woman, Coach and human being...
Can't wait for your next chapter!
It's so amazing to see the awesome relationship between a coach and teammates! A person with that much talent, love , and who cares about their students is a rare find in today's society! She will forever be remembered, loved, and referred to as one of if not the BEST gymnastic coaches of all time! Good Luck to Mama Val in her life after Gymnastics!!❤
What an amazing, talented woman in Miss Val! Your legacy will stand always! You have blessed so many lives with your love, mentoring, and friendship!
What a WONDERFUL environment. Miss Val. You are LEGENDARY. We all love you and all of UCLA.
I've never felt such simultaneous joy and sorrow before.
Mennnn i don't do gymnastics i swimm but i FREAKING CRY when i see miss val leaving such a strong and energetic woman, she has bring so much live and support on this team i love her 😭❤
I will miss Miss Val sooooo much.. it’s incredible what she has meant to the team AND to the sport for all these years.
Sending lots of love and hugs and kisses from the Netherlands ❤️🇳🇱
I recently discovered Miss. Val and I'm incredibly disappointed I did so late, she captured a piece of my heart and it's almost like it was my last practice. What a wonderful women, you can see the way she transformed lives and encouraged these young ladies into top performers, simply letting them be themselves!
Cannot. Stop. Weeping. What a legacy and a gift to us all.
It's so amazing to see that you always have fun!!!! 💕
“You left a legacy” such true words.
In a video you said I never wanted children of my own. I have never regretted it at all. Instead God knew you had a route to take having many in your life. In 30 yrs you have coached 100s. You became a mom,teacher of dance, philosopher, motivator and one not one will ever be without! You have went through breast cancer and still be there every moment of the way. Each one you taught is going to or has done great things because of YOU.! This is now your time to shine. You and your husband to make your own memories. Each person,male and female will tell others or teach others because you gave them the strength to love the sport and themselves.They will never leave your life and to make even further memories. Blessings to you,your husband all the support he gave and God for giving you 100s of children to teach and others who competed that wish they had you!
Valorie has created a great enviroment for success and greatness. All members on the team are great athletes and stars in their own right. Looking forward to watchingyou.
The love....fun among team mates is out of this world
Miss Val you are going to be missed so very much. I've enjoyed getting to know you and how you interact with all the girls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Such a class act. One of the best. Way to go Mrs. Val way to go!!!!
Ma'am I have no gymnastics bones in my body but I see the impact you've had on all these women and I think its incredible, empowering and just beautiful. Wishing you and incredible journey afterwards cause you're absolutely greatness 💓💓💓
College is not just about education it’s also about building up social skills interacting on different levels and self esteem. This appears to be a beautiful team building experience in all aspects 💕 At the age of 45, not going to college is my only regret 😢
thank you for so many great times. you and your team made me a fan of woman gymnastics. Love you and the Bruins.
I AM OBSESSED WITH THE TEAM omg. Such great leadership and wisdom from Ms. Val.
Always inspired with Miss Val’s leadership and compassion
This is literally so sad 😭 but heartwarming ❤️
Shew!!! Tissues!!!!! LOVE the bond this group has, what a model you have been Val!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I think what Miss Val did was to change the look of Women's Gymnastics. She came aboard as a dance instructor, not a gymnastics instructor. Marrying the two was absolutely beautiful. Great athletes came aboard as usual, but she taught them how to be and look like a woman. The result has been some of the most beautiful girls ever. Not just at UCLA but across the entire board in the sport. That will never go away!
1:51 OMG I ALMOST DIED WHEN I HEARD DDUDUDDUDU OMG BLINKS WUA
I DIDNT EVEN REALISE OMG
Crystal Lu omg I’m so with you!
YESSSS
I came back almost a year later to find if someone noticed
Love ,power ,strengh , peace ,with joy and sharing ..
In a single word : The true life.
I can’t wait to see the next year’s team develop and kick ass!
i love miss val so much. she’s gonna be missed. ❤️
I never believe in regrets and am more than happy being a spectator but if I could turn back the clock, I would have done so only if Miss Val was a coach or dance teacher. I am 3000 miles away and how to view college gymnastics has increased tremendously in past years. I have become a fan and it feels strange to be one of those fighting back tears. Miss Val you are a special lady! Don't be a stranger!!! From a Boston Bruins fan to a UCLA Bruins fan....Wicked Awesome!
ive just watched 6 videos of Miss Val. only just heard of her. just wow. the kids adore her.
Hi UCLA good luck at nationals😀😀😀 we. Miss you already mis val🥺😭
Oh my God my HEART! This is solid gold.
Awww. This make me happy and sad! Love you Miss Val! 💙💛8️⃣👏🏻
Miss Val has been coaching for a while now and she looks amazing! Beautiful. FINE! Good luck with your girls Miss Val.
Epic! Go Bruins! You come to slay at Nationals for sure! 💖Ms. Val.
she rly is a badass coach... Vals the absolute best. just shows you can love your kids and make them successful! you dnt need to tear them down and break them like so many other coaches think and yall know who im talkin about. thank the gymnastics God for Ms Val 🤍🤍 everyone's going to miss her
Except that she has. She has admitted to emotionally abusing some athletes. And tried to gaslight at least one of them. Read their accounts.
Gonna miss u so much miss Val ❤️😔
I remember hugging her when we went out my gymnastics camp she was so nice!
Nothing but respect to Coach Val. Go Bruins
awwww💘 when coach Val started crying I started to cry 😢
There will never be anything like this team😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭
We love you Mrs.Val!💕
We love you, Miss Val!
We will all miss u miss val and the seniors 😭😭💙💛💔
#GoBruins
😭😭😭💕💕 We will all miss you so much
nothing will beat this team ❤️
Awesome coach, better human being. GO YOU MIGHTY BRUINS!
May God give us more miss Val's. She is awesome.
Valorie Kondos é intensamente linda e generosa. Cercada de meninas e moças maravilhosas!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Ahh this is gold 😭❤️❤️miss Val is a legend
Lol I just realized, I have met all of these amazing coaches. W o w. What a blessing. I’m gonna be so sad when half the team graduates next year. Hope you have fun at your last meets Miss Val
This so sad, but UCLA will still thrive!
I love her love for her girls! It shows through their amazing results and standings. And to think she originally didn't think she was cut out for this. Ridiculous!! The entire school obviously realizes just how important this team is
It clear to see that Mrs Val is so much more than a coach to every single girl on the team
I love Katelyn, and I really hope their relationship is as good as shown in this video because that's what she deserves. She is absolutely adorable and a sweet human being. She's been through so much but persevered.
Miss Val left the sport of gymnastics with so much beauty. It is insane how amazing this woman is
Aww! This was so hard to watch! I love Mrs.Val! And the seniors