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How to Tell the Best Coaches from the Worst Coaches
There are certain traits and practices that the best coaches follow and that distinguish them from the worst coaches. Continue reading
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The Positive Reinforcement Power of Ringing a Bell
Many gyms and coaches are unaware of the tremendous power of positive coaching and the positive effect it can have on learning, work habits and motivation. Continue reading
Real Gymnastics Coach Swagger
Having had the opportunity to be around coaches (and gymnasts) for a very long weekend, I’d like to share some areas of coaching dissent I have. Continue reading
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A Parental View of the Sport of Gymnastics
Everything My Daughter Needs to Know She’s Learned From Gymnastics is a blog post from the mother of a gymnast, one of whose daughters switched from soccer to gymnastics and the effect her coaches have had on her. As a former English major, I … Continue reading
Her Coach Yells So Much She Wants To Quit
Coach Howard addresses the uncomfortable issue of the long-lasting impact of what coaches (and others) say to children and what you should do about it. Continue reading
Negative Coaching
Subject: Difficult Coach We have a coach that is very negative. She coaches by saying: “Make a change”, “You’re not working hard enough”, “Whatever you are doing, do it again.” But there is never any coaching on how to do … Continue reading
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Positive Gymnastics Coaching
A major factor in the retention of gymnasts in the gym is positive, rather than negative coaching. Positive coaching is not being a cheerleader and talking about self-esteem. It is telling the gymnast exactly what to do to improve, not … Continue reading
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How to Be a Positive Coach and Create a Positive Gym Atmosphere
We recently had occasion to restudy one of our most successful prototype coaches, a former coach on an Olympian and whose current program is developing at an astounding rate. We were looking to identify the reasons for the well above … Continue reading
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The Critical Need for a Positive Gymnastics Coaching Style
While it often seems that coaches have an inflated sense of the effects of their training system on the physical aspects of the sport and gymnasts, there often seems to be total disregard for the effect of their negative comments … Continue reading
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Coaching Girls’ Gymnastics
There is a big difference in coaching boys in gymnastics and in coaching girls gymnastics. The most noticeable difference is the level of confidence that boys and girls have. Boys often have more confidence than their talent should engender. The … Continue reading
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