Getting Into The Zone… The Gymnastics Zone

The zone is a well-known temporary performance state that athletes may enter into in which they perform instinctively and without conscious thought processes. It is well known because it allows athletes to perform at their optimum level. In this scenario, … Continue reading

The Girls Who Saved Gymnastics in Their Town

The parent’s meeting had been raging on for almost two hours and it had been getting really heated. The Russian coaches, who had been the team directors for the last four years, had left the gym for an offer that … Continue reading

Team Values

As with any evaluation of what goes on in one’s life, it is commonly understood that for success it is necessary to create and write down goals. Less commonly known is that for goal setting to be really reflect true … Continue reading

Gymnastics Instruction Coaching Tasks and Duties

Gymnasts Work Best Together, Not in Isolation Keep gymnasts in groups working together for motivation and support. One of the best gymnastics instruction training tools is partners competing in practice everyday. Hold Daily Practice Competition Exercises The gymnastics instruction system … Continue reading

Gymnastics Facility Supervision Systems

Everyone agrees that children need to be supervised when they are in potentially dangerous or unfamiliar situations. For most young children, a gymnastics facility can be both unfamiliar territory and potentially dangerous to those unfamiliar with the equipment and traffic … Continue reading

Evaluating Your Strength-To-Weight Ratio Needs

When a gymnast initially either starts their gymnastics career or starts a new period of serious gymnastics training, the first thing they need to do is optimize their strength-to-weight ratio. Essentially we are talking about developing the amount of strength … Continue reading

Flexibility

Flexibility is fortunately one of those physical attributes that can be improved simply by spending time working on it. Most top level training programs require that you meet minimum gymnastics flexibility (and strength) requirements because it speeds the learning process … Continue reading

Solve the Collegiate Gymnastics Problem – Privatize

NOTE: Mike Jacki was kind enough to point out the NCAA and its rules would not allow an arrangement like this, but all involved in the sport should continue to try to come up with a solution for the crisis … Continue reading

Gymnastics Hand Signal Communication

It is absolutely critical that there be proper communication between spotters and gymnasts. If mis-communication occurs and either is expecting something different from the other, the gymnast may be seriously injured. Communication is Critical for Safety It is especially critical … Continue reading

Safe Gymnastics Outside

There are definite safety considerations gymnasts should take when and if they tumble outside. Continue reading