Rewriting Russian Gymnastics posted a translation of an interview by Vladimir Ivanov:
– You came back after a succession of injuries – because you are inspired by the thought of yet another Olympics?
– Not only. I’m also inspired by the thought of going to Baku.
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– What was the most difficult moment during these three years?
– Each of the injuries. After the last one I thought: there is always something happening – it never ends – I’m finished with the sport. But then I realized that for me exercise is like a drug. There is nothing to do but go to the gym. I think I will not be able to give it up until I die.
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– What result in Baku will be enough for your self-satisfaction?
– Gold Medal.
– So soon? In the all-around?
– Yes Yes. Probably, I will fight it out with Aliya.
– Elfimov said that you do not need to set new programmes, but just re-establish all the London ones.
– Yes. Although we do have something to add. While I will not say what it is, I hope to show new elements and connections in Baku.
UPDATE – This is a repost from June 2nd. Folks have been checking out some of these sites and sending feedback.
For example, mannaweb.net has more than 700 skills and drills with a graphic and links to videos. A good format.
But the future is online video.
Here are some of the best sites in English that include graphics and/or video.
Of the free resources, best are the American Gymnast Gymnastics on Demand videos on now free on the JoeLangley YouTube channel (1150+ coaching tutorials).
For young WAG gymnasts, even better are Jason Mortimer’s tutorials on the JAO YouTube channel.
GymDrills.NET is great. An open source of gymnastics coaching ideas and useful tools (FIG Code of Points ONLINE browser, Simple Graphic Editor) Free membership required.
The Gymneo WAG coaching video tutorials (many more in French than English) are superb. But an English language subscription costs 259€ / year. ($352) They do post free teasers on their Facebook page.
sportplan.net has a nifty interface. Much of the Gymnastics video content is free with free registration. The focus is more recreational than competitive.
TumblingDrills.com by Peter Wraae Marino has well done computer graphics.
Gymnastike offers one-of-a-kind technique videos with different experts. Those are free. Their free Workout Wednesday series is great too. Many, including me, are critical of Gymnastike’s business practices. We try not to link back to Gymnastike as they don’t link to their sources.
Swing Big is excellent for WAG coaches. A site where Zari Goldmann shares her own drills and the best of the rest she finds online.
The Gymnastics Minute, now defunct, was the best source of coaching DVDs. But you can still watch their short promo videos on the thegymnasticminute YouTube channel.
Are there any other video tutorial sites you like?
Davis Diamonds Gymnastics (Davis, CA) is currently searching for a Men’s Program Compulsory coach to assist in our growing boys gymnastics program that has been in place since the opening of the gym in 2002.
We are looking for the right person to coach our level 3-5 teams, plus some boys beginning classes. …
This is a possible full time position with an excellent benefits package including medical and dental coverage and a vision discount plan. Profit sharing is available through a gym-sponsored 401K plan.
David Diamonds Gymnastics has moved into a new 18,000 square foot gym in 2015 that is fully equipped for our men’s gymnastics team. Davis Diamonds currently has approximately 1,000 students and continues to grow …
… If you are a qualified candidate, please send your cover letter and resume to the Boys Program Director- Tony Zeuli at ddgboysteam (a) gmail.com
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