Author: Rick Mc

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

coaches change lives

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Zapata’s tattoo

… the illustration instead of the shorthand.

https://papa-liukin.tumblr.com/post/160056623435/ray-zapata-with-new-ink-on-his-calf-of-his

Watch his prelims Floor at Europeans (VIDEO). He mounts with his new skill.

coach Denis Vachon and Emily Smith

Denis:

Emily Smith retired from power tumbling in November 2014 after her 8th World Championship appearance. Yes, this post is extremely overdue however it took me 2.5 years to fully appreciate what she did for the Canadian tumbling world as well as her contribution to my career, personal development and sport life. …

Emily Smith – our amazing journey

Emily’s sport accomplishments include:

2-time World Games medalist
3-time World Championship finalist
World Team medalist
7-time World Cup medalist
Canadian Difficulty Record holder

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics

what coaches should say

Tony Retrosi:

  1. “I trust you.”
  2. “I’m proud of you.”
  3. “Thank you.”
  4. “I always have time for you.”
  5. “What can I do to help?”
  6. “I’m sorry.”
  7. “Don’t worry about it.”

BONUS. “I don’t know, but I’ll find out”

7 Things Coaches Should Say Every Day

David Belyavskiy – Pommels

Though Berki should have been European Champion 2017, the eventual winner David Belyavskiy has never looked better on horse.

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Balance Beam Situation – NCAA proposals

The best and funniest coverage of College Gymnastics is from Spencer on Balance Beam Situation.

He posted his BIG PICTURE recommendations for improvements to the system. Read those as well as the comments —

SPENCER FIXES COLLEGE GYMNASTICS

My favourite part is a four-on-the-Floor Team final with 6 gymnasts / apparatus and 6 gymnasts counting. That would be excitement.

Summer Gymnastics Camp, Edmonton, Alberta

Alberta now has 3 great summer Gymnastics residence camps. I can recommend all three.

New in 2017 is Pine Valley Gymnastics Camp.

An awesome facility.

Myself, Andrew Vetter and Kelly Manjak will be three of the lead coaches for week 1 — July 2-8th.