Month: September 2022

FIG study tools online

Sports Training Systems Study ➙ STSStudy.com is used by brevet judges in all disciplines to prepare for examinations and competitions.

BUT it’s also open to coaches, athletes, fans, media or anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of the Code of Points and the judging process.

Individuals may purchase a subscription for USD $5 / month, billed monthly.

Each subscription gives access to one discipline.

Groups may purchase subscriptions at a discount:

A prepaid group subscription fee (invoiced by FIG to the national federation) will be available at the following prices:

USD $3.00 per month (USD $36.00 annually) for each of the 100+ subscriptions,

USD $3.50 per month (USD $42.00 annually) for each of the 75+ subscriptions

USD $4.00 per month (USD $48.00 annually) for 50+ subscriptions

USD $4.50 per month (USD $54.00 annually) for 25+ subscriptions.

Discount subscriptions must be purchased for one (1) year periods only.

Go to https://stsstudy.com/group_subscriptions/ to submit a request.

new KIPS 🙂

Shawn Johnson said KIP was the most difficult skill for her to learn.

For me as a coach, it’s my most rewarding new skill to teach.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

HOW to Splits 😀

Emily Howell-Forbes and Elizabeth Grimsley posted some of their favourite NCAA flexibility photos:

PHOTO ESSAY: Best Splits

Denver’s Alexis Vasquez

British National Coach David Kenwright

Having worked with David many times, I concur he’s an excellent choice for the high pressure job of Head National Coach.

Expert. Ethical. A technician, not only an administrator.

Congratulations.

Nicole Harris – Bars

Former elite. Competed for Arizona State.

athletes with superstitions

Rituals are good. Superstitions bad.

As a coach, I discourage illogical superstitions.

That said, many of the best athletes keep themselves busy with superstitions, especially in competition.

Here’s the argument that superstitions CAN help performance.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.