Ask yourself these 13 questions every week and your gymnastics skills will soar. Continue reading
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Learning to Control Self Talk for Gymnasts
Self-talk has a definite effect on gymnasts’ practice/competition performance. Controlling self-talk determines whether that effect is positive or negative. Continue reading
Look Me in the Eye When I Am Talking to You
Gymnasts have many different ways of learning. Coach Howard explains the concept of learning modalities to help coaches communicate with gymnasts more effectively. Continue reading
The Pyramid of Positive Gymnastics Psychology
The basis and bases for gymnastics success, as described in a hierarchical pyramid structure, gives some insight into what it takes to make it to the top. Continue reading
Extreme Home Makeover Gymnast Style
Former gymnast, chosen by Extreme Makeover Home Edition for its show, was injured attempting triple back in gymnastics pit reminding us all – safety first. Continue reading
Relaxation Skills for Gymnasts
Learn how coaches and parents can teach gymnasts to relax on command… a very valuable skill for gymnastics and life. Continue reading
Finding a Program Who Can Train Elite Gymnasts
Coach Howard helps a parent who is considering moving gyms understand how to find elite level gyms and what to look for in selecting one. Continue reading
15 Factors In Building Gymnast Confidence
There are so many different factors, physical and psychological that go into a gymnast’s level of self-confidence, which is key to competition success. Continue reading
Mental & Emotional Gymnastics Training
Coach Howard advises a parent who’s 8 year old daughter suddenly began showing signs of emotional instability 6 weeks ago. Continue reading
Spychological Gymnastics Coaching
Gymnastics is too focused on the physical aspects of learning/teaching the sport. There will be no high level success unless the psychology is mastered. Continue reading
