2011 World Championship Interview with John Geddart

The attitude and approach of gymnasts to high level competitions is a key to their success. World Champion coach John Geddart shares his perspective. Continue reading →

Definition: Yamawaki

Yamawaki: A high bar release move first done by Japanese gymnast, Kyoji Yamawaki. It is essentially a stretched Markelov. The FIG has rated it a “D” difficulty skills. Here is a video that begins with a crash and then has … Continue reading →

Virtual Gymnastics High Bar Routine

3D animation is an up and coming tool for gymnasts and coaches understanding gymnastics moves, but it is still out of financial reach for most. Continue reading →

Definition: Markelov

Markelov: A men’s and women’s high bar release move, that is essentially a vault catch. Here is a video of both Svetlana Khorkina and Courtney Kupets, both doing Markelovs on the uneven bars: Here is a video of Soviet gymnast, … Continue reading →

How Gyms Decide Who Coaches Work With

From: marie Subject: Level selection Sex: female Age: 7 Gymnastics Level: 5 Message: We have 3 Level 5 training groups in our gym. Why is my child in Level 5 group Gold working with a compulsory coach and not in Level … Continue reading →

College Gymnastics Scholarship?

Some quick advice on getting gymnastics college scholarships Continue reading →

Skills Needed to Make High School Gymnastics Team?

High school gymnastics has it own set of rules which can vary from state to state. Here is where you can find information about those rules. Continue reading →

Gymnastics Safety Pit Design

Subject: making of foam pit for gymnastics hall Sex: male Age: 55yrs Gymnastics Level: sr.coach in gymnastics I am from New Delhi. India. We need a foam pit built. Please give complete information. This is a complicated topic I cover … Continue reading →

Level 6 Beam Routine with Back Extension Roll

Back extension rolls on beam are an almost never chosen option for USA Gymnastics Compulsory Level 6 gymnasts for good reason. Continue reading →

The Most Effective Coaching Methods

The research is fairly clear on what are the most effective and efficient coaching methods and traditional and past “tough” training does not always qualify. Continue reading →