Parenting a Gymnast: A guide for parents to support the dreams and realities of their young athletes “A million and one national anthems”

Navigating a young athlete’s career is a task that can be daunting for parents, regardless of their own experience in competitive sports.

That process is also a task that author Julie Fabsik-Swarts has comprehensively undertaken in Parenting a Gymnast, her recently published book.

With over 40 years of experience as a gymnast, coach, judge, official and executive, Fabsik- Swarts explores the various aspects of competitive gymnastics, offering tips, insights and analyses on topics ranging from choosing the right club to injury maintenance to misperceptions about judging to collegiate recruitment. …

Author Julie Fabsik-Swarts on ‘Parenting a Gymnast’: ‘I aimed to be transparent while offering solutions and a balanced perspective’

Written by John Crumlish for International Gymnast Online