What Is A Reasonable Gymnast to Coach Ratio?

Coach Howard talks about coach to gymnast ratios, what is appropriate, what is typical, and how coaches can stretch themselves and keep quality up. Continue reading

Gymnastics vs Ballet and Gym Change?

Sometimes there are serious choices to be made in a young gymnast’s life and parents need to know as much as possible so they can make the best choices. Continue reading

Who is Cheating on Gymnastics Conditioning?

A good gymnastics conditioning program requires personalization, positive psychology, attention to detail, and discipline. Continue reading

Plyometrics – What Every Gymnast Needs To Know

Correctly done plyometrics exercise program are far too rare in gymnastics. Learn what every gymnast needs to know about plyometric strength training. Continue reading

13 Questions Gymnasts Should Ask Every Week

Ask yourself these 13 questions every week and your gymnastics skills will soar. Continue reading

Learning to Control Self Talk for Gymnasts

Self-talk has a definite effect on gymnasts’ practice/competition performance. Controlling self-talk determines whether that effect is positive or negative. Continue reading