by site editor Rick McCharles
Nov. 30th – Dec. 6th
Shout out for the 30+ coaches who attended our Olympic Solidarity Women’s Artistic Gymnastics coaching course held in Manila last week.
Organized by FIG, funding was provided by IOC and host GAP – Gymnastics Association of the Philippines.
I was very happy with how the coaches handled the long days and lengthy curriculum. 🙂
As in most nations — I’m looking at you Romania — Bars is highest priority.
At the clinic we constructed our own ‘trench pit’ on the low bar, setting up a ‘tower of power’ on the high bar.
I also recommended they embrace “Bar Straps” training, not yet popular nation wide.
Filipino girls have great genetic potential for Artistic and Acrobatic sports. The kids are very flexible.
The immediate goal is SEA, the Southeast Asian Games, held every two years. Vietnam dominated that competition this year, their girls benefiting from training in China.
A special thanks to National Coach Janna Eftimiu who led the Beam section.
See more photos from the course.
If you have any questions regarding WAG Philippines, or any of their other fast growing FIG disciplines, contact me or their National Office.
PhilippineGymnastics [a] gmail.com
Gymnastics Coaching.com 