Coaches Controlling Behavior Does Not Work in the Long Run
Most female gymnasts are unimpressed and remain unmotivated by coaches who resort to yelling, screaming, verbal intimidation and attempts at controlling behavior. Most female gymnasts prefer a more calm and interactive approach to learning the sport.  It is key to determine which individualized approach motivates each gymnast best.

Coaching is Teaching
To be successful when coaching female gymnasts you must be a good teacher and also a good listener. Ultimately, all coaching is nothing more than teaching.   Coaches must successfully transmit their knowledge and experience to their gymnasts in a way that allows the gymnasts to put it to good use for themselves.  Too many programs and coaches try to treat their female gymnasts like mushrooms (keep them in the dark and feed them a pile of manure).

The Training Program Must Be Solid
Coaches must be knowledgeable about the skills and events being taught.  The program must be implemented in a logical and progressive manner.  Gymnasts need to be taught the basic skills and fundamentals essential to future skill levels and future skill performance. 

Their Feedback Will Help The Training Process
Female athletes will provide coaches with valuable feedback as to how to improve their training is the coach is a consistent good listener and sensitive sounding board for their feelings, problems and desire. Certain girls make excellent team leaders and they should be used as intermediaries and allies in the training program.  Doing this can allow coaches to be able to work better with the other female team members. 

Positivity, Praise and Participation
The most successful strategy in coaching female gymnasts is to use liberal amounts of earned praise and positive reinforcement.  Allowing female gymnasts to actively participate in their own short and long-term goal setting will also contribute to an easier and more successful learning process. 

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