Miss Val – in defence of Gymnastics

Miss Val is angry.

Millions of people around the world are angry.

I can’t stop thinking about the 158 victims who came forward to give their impact statements in the sentencing of Larry Nassar. …

I have been asked many times,

“Why would parents put their kids in gymnastics now?”

The answer is crystal clear. Gymnastics is not the culprit. Gymnastics is a master class on life skills.

Gymnastics teaches discipline, focus, and attention to detail. Gymnastics hones courage to face fear head on. Gymnastics teaches the importance of thorough preparation. Gymnastics teaches perseverance, as there’s no one to pass the ball to when things get tough. Gymnastics demands that one learns how to finish. Gymnastics teaches one to dare to dream as none of the skills learned in gymnastics are innate in us. Gymnastics is the perfect combination of athletics and performance. … 

Gymnastics: The Ultimate Master Class

 

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Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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