Tag Archives: Coaching

Double Somersaults Anytime, Any Where

For many gymnasts, coaches and gyms, double somersaults are a line in the sand, that many are unable to cross. Much of the problem is mental. Continue reading

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Coaches – Stop Treating Gymnasts Like Mushrooms

Failure to provide gymnasts with the proper instructions as to why they are training in a particular way will lead to slower rates of learning and progress. Continue reading

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The Latest 100 @GymnasticsZone Tweets

The latest Top 100 Tweets from the @GymnasticsZone, of interest to gymnasts, coaches, gym parents and gym owners. Continue reading

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The Serenity Prayer for Gymnasts, Parents and Coaches

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. –Reinhold Niebuhr What Gymnasts, Parents and Coaches Can’t Change Gymnasts, parents and … Continue reading

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Vaulting Up Hill

Vaulting uphill helps gymnasts work on vault blocking skill and technique, potentially reduces landing injuries and saves wear and tear on their bodies. Continue reading

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Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for Gymnastics

There is new research on the long-term effects of concussions, especially on young athletes. Here is a diagnostic tool for evaluating gymnast’s concussions. Continue reading

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Teach Real Tumbling to Real Young Gymnasts

Too many coaches don’t teach their young gymnasts real tumbling/gymnastics skills at the time when they can learn them best, fastest and most efficiently. Continue reading

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How to Evaluate Optional Competition Routines and Performance

There should be an ongoing evaluation of each gymnast before, during and after each gymnastics competition season. Here are some evaluation considerations. Continue reading

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Innovative Double and Triple Beam Tumbling Progressions

There is too little innovation both in gymnastics training equipment and the training systems used by coaches. A little of what young gymnasts can really do Continue reading

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Is All You Need for Bars is Circles and Pirouettes?

Circling skills and pirouettes go a long way toward giving you everything you need for a high level optional bar routine. Add release moves and you are set. Continue reading

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