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Category Archives: Ask The Gymnastics Coach
Answers About the USA Gymnastics HOPES and Junior Pre-Elite Programs
Answering a parent’s questions about the HOPES and Junior Pre-Elite programs, including qualifying, testing and competition information. Continue reading
Elite Testing
Answers to questions, links to resources and information about Elite testing and strength training requested by a young gymnast. Continue reading
Beginner Backward Roll Safety Concerns
There are some backward roll safety concerns regarding neck injuries, especially when young beginner gymnasts are first learning them. Continue reading
USA Gymnastics vs USAIGC
Answers to questions from a gymnast wondering about the relative merits of USA Gymnastics vs USAIGC when trying to get a college scholarship. Continue reading
Gym Does Not Allow Private Lessons for Team Gymnasts
It is difficult to understand when gyms make private lessons & other decisions that make little sense financially or in terms of competition. Continue reading
Learning Cartwheels
Apparently, there are misconceptions even about learning cartwheels. Is lack of strength, poor technique or training system to blame? Continue reading
Devastated That She is Quitting Because of Back Injury
Back pain and back injury are all too common now in youth sports including gymnastics. A review of some of the considerations to be taken. Continue reading
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4 Year Old with Potential – lol
What to do and when with a 4 year old with gymnastics talent, potential, heredity & parent who is planning her daughter’s gymnastics career. Continue reading
Younger Sister Banned From Gym
A parent wants to move her oldest gymnast to a higher level gym and the current gym bans a younger team gymnast from staying and competing on their team. Continue reading
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