UNC gymnastics just wrapped up a successful season, with a top-25 national ranking and Gwen Fink qualifying for the NCAA finals. Head coach Danna Durante joins Aaron to discuss the season, the way she’s built the program over the last five years, and the keys to success in the future – not just for Tar Heel gymnastics, but in general as well.

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