Steve Bonham – Science of the Handstand

Steve did a handstand clinic at EVO Athletics (Sarasota, FL), Aimee Boorman’s new Gym.

A handstand clinic like you’ve NEVER seen before.

He posted a PDF summary online. Every coach needs take a look at this. 🙂

via Gymnastics Coaches Skills & Drills

inflatable air pits

I’ve never used one of these. But with good matting on top, it should work like a stack of mats.

modifying Trampoline for very young children

Putting preschool kids on a competitive Trampoline bed can be dangerous. Especially if Mom or Dad climbs on with them — risking a double bounce injury to spine / neck.

Best practice is to put some kind of mat on top of the Tramp for young children.

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Paul Hunt 1973 Floor

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Later, of course, he was Paulina Hunt. Or Paulina Huntesque. Or Pauletta Huntenova

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front 1/1 to Shirai II

See Artur Dalaloyan stick it on Tumblr.

Ilyankova Anastasiya – Bars

SWEET.

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(via Our Russian Season)

Gymcats – “It’s Going Down For Real”

Ashley Pascos used this group choreography for her 2nd annual Canmore Gymnastics Adventure Camp this summer. Coaches (including me) had to learn it as well.

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Mental and Physical Prep Course

Saint- Etienne (FRA)

October 26 to 29, 2017

Ulla Koch and Nick Ruddock

10 U.S. gymnasts invited to Worlds Camp

Jade Carey, Phoenix, Ariz./Oasis Gymnastics
Jordan Chiles, Vancouver, Wash./Naydenov Gymnastics
Margzetta Frazier, Erial, N.J./Parkettes National Gymnastics Center
Emily Gaskins, Coral Springs, Fla./Cincinnati Gymnastics
Morgan Hurd, Middletown, Del./First State Gymnastics
Ashton Locklear, Hamlet, N.C./Everest Gymnastics
Riley McCusker, Brielle, N.J./MG Elite
Alyona Shchennikova, Evergreen, Colo./5280 Gymnastics
Ragan Smith, Lewisville, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics
Trinity Thomas, York, Pa./Prestige Gymnastics

USAG

Which four will compete in Montreal?