Uneven Bars History

Many coaches, gymnasts and fans are unaware of the fascinating history of uneven bars. A video and text history of uneven bar development. Continue reading

Why Gymnasts Excel in Academics… and Life

Do you know the many ways gymnasts excel in academics (and life for that matter.) Chances are you’ll learn a few new ones in this article. Continue reading

Should Parents View Gymnastics Classes?

Coach Howard tackles the complex question of where, when and how often parents should view their children’s gymnastics classes. You may be surprised to learn that getting this wrong has been scientifically proven to slow gymnasts’ progress. Continue reading

Do You Have Young Coach Syndrome?

Learn several mistakes to watch out for that young coaches (and some more experienced ones) make. Continue reading

Winning Open Warm-Ups at Gymnastics Meets

Winning warm-ups is not as satisfying or important as winning meets, but it can set the tone for the meet and be fun for you and your gymnasts. Continue reading

Jump in Practice Hours at the Gym

The Coach talks about many parents’ concerns over the number of hours their kids workout at the gym and how they can decide what is reasonable for them. Continue reading

Winning is Only Important to Coaches and Parents

Parents and coaches have a warped view of winning that their gymnasts do not always share, and in this case, the gymnasts are more right than their parents and coaches. Continue reading

4 Questions on Using Strap Bars

This time the coach answers 4 strap bar questions including… what types of bars to use, finding straps, and making your own gymnastics straps. Continue reading

True Gymnastics Safety, Not Just Liability Risk Management

Learn the many ways to keep gymnasts safe, not just to reduce liability like most gymnastics federations, lawyers, and insurance companies focus on. Continue reading

What Do I Do If I Fall on the 1st Skill of a Beam Flight Series?

Gymnasts (and their coaches) need to have a plan if they fall on the first skill of a flight series on beam. Learn how to maximize your score if this happens to you. Continue reading