Choosing gyms is not easy for parents who have little experience with the sport. Gymnasts should be in the best possible gym as early as possible. Continue reading
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2 Years at One Level?
Is staying at any compulsory level for two years ever a good idea and should a 15 year old be allowed to move up to optionals without having to score a 36.0 Continue reading
Quiet Gymnast Lost in Loud Crowd
When there are problems in the gym, parents tend to think coaches have favorites, but it is best to talk directly and find out what is really going on. Continue reading
Level 5 Boys Gymnastics Motivation
Motivating gymnasts and dealing with gymnast psychology is often a weakness of gymnastics coaches. Here is some information about what can improve it. Continue reading
Olympic Trial Member Selection
The selection procedure for making the World Championship or Olympic teams results comes from the regular Elite meet season. Continue reading
Starting with Dowel Grips?
Dowel grips are not a problem, but really strong and flexible gymnasts should be fast tracked in a TOPs or similar program. Continue reading
Type of Mats Needed for Home Gym
Suggested mats for home equipment, but suggest putting the money into more gym time instead of home equipment, which is often underutilized or outgrown. Continue reading
Getting Attention from My Coach
Permanent gymnastics facilities are almost always superior to facilities where equipment is set up and taken down for both equipment and coaching . Continue reading
Gymnastics or Not?
Fear and mistrust are emotions that are not real, an emotional responses to a future situation that has not happened yet. Fear should not rule your life. Continue reading
Training Strength and Training Hours
Strength training before gymnastics skills and routines practice is less safe and effective. Gymnasts can adapt to most any reasonable time schedule. Continue reading
