Level 5 FX Routine Videos

Here are some good examples of Level 5 compulsory floor exercise routines that can give Level 5 gymnasts a standard to measure themselves against. Continue reading

Bloody Rips and Grip Pictures

Rips are badges of honor and a fact of life in the sport of gymnastics. Here are some pictures of some “good rips.” Continue reading

Teaching and Spotting Fulls

Here is some very specific advice on coaching twisting and one method of learning to spot fulls. Continue reading

Calling BS on Rampant Use of Keywords

Often pop gymnastics sport psychology fails to recognize that all physical actions are run by the subconscious and conscious mind actions just interfere. Continue reading

Improve Your Team’s Competition Performance

Most coaches do not track their team and gymnasts statistically, so they never know exactly what will give them the best individual and team medal count. Continue reading

Plans and Strategies for Gym and Training Programs

Without an overall strategy for your gym and training programs, long-term financial and high level optional gymnastics competition success are unlikely. Continue reading

The Problem with Perfectionism

Perfect performances are certainly and idea to strive for, but it can be counter-productive to believe it is achievable and must be achieved. Continue reading

What is Hypnosis and How Can It Cure Gymnastics and Tumbling Fear?

Fear is caused by the subconsious and must be cured in the subconsious and hypnosis is an quick, effective and efficient way to do that. Continue reading

The Subconscious Controls Gymnastics and Tumbling Fear

When fear strikes gymnasts, it hits hard and superficial conscious mind solutions have little effect. The subconscious is both the cause and the solution. Continue reading

Overcome Fear

About 6% – 8% of gymnasts at invitational gymnastics meets exhibit some type of altered behavior because of fear. Here are tips to overcome gymnastics fear. Continue reading