Tag Archives: Preschool Gymnastics

A Path Guaranteed to Burn Out a Talented Preschool Gymnast

It seems that every generation of young coaches has to learn the hard way that too much, too soon will burn out talented young gymnasts every time. Continue reading

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Separation Anxiety and Young Gymnasts

Dealing with and reducing the level of the very normal separation anxiety that young gymnasts often show is simply a function of understanding what helps. Continue reading

Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Parental Viewing Rights

Parents want to view their child’s gymnastics classes when they want and gyms want gymnasts to not be distracted. What is the correct balance? Continue reading

Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Preschool Progress and Moving Up

Actual gymnastics skills for preschool age gymnasts is not the real point or goal and actually quite rare, but there are numerous benefits to participation. Continue reading

Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Vestibular Development for Preschool and Older Gymnasts

Vestibular Development is a physical activity program that increasingly acclimates a child through and to a series of dizzying activities, which stress the brain. The goal and purpose of these exercises is to adapt to salto and twisting skills and … Continue reading

Tagged , | Leave a comment

Preschool Gymnastics Philosophy and Program Goals

“Every Child is a Star.” Have Fun! Co-ordination. Self-confidence. Develop and improve Self Image. Self-esteem (thinking “I’m great” after learning each new skill). Socialization and Social Development of social skills (sharing, caring, helping). Development of learning skills – Increase Cognitive … Continue reading

Tagged , | Leave a comment

Expand the Scope of Your Preschool Gymnastics Program

It is important for you to expand the scope of your preschool program beyond a gymnastics only curriculum. If your primary goal in the program is to teach four year olds back handsprings or even cartwheels, you are missing the … Continue reading

Tagged | Leave a comment