Author: Rick Mc

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

super talented young dancer

I want to see this boy do a dance duet with 11yr-old Maddie Ziegler of Sia’s Chandelier video. 🙂

Post by Michael Snipe Jr.

That’s Gavin Morales. (VIDEO)

Thank Dave Adlard for the link.

two Dutch gymnasts killed when Malaysian airliner shot down

GymPower reports that Milia van de Mortel and her parents were killed. 😦

GymPower reports that Sem Wels and his parents were killed. 😦

I see the names on this passenger list.

Send your very best thoughts to both families.

1/1-in Tsuk

Let’s say your gymnast is competing Tsukahara double back with full twist.

What do you tell him?

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

RUN. REALLY. REALLY. FAST.

That’s Keisuke SUZUTA from Japan. That’s the only one competed aside from North Korean Ri Se Gwang, I believe.

Event Final D6.4/15.250

via Nico on GymFever

51 cast handstands

This is amazing. But I hope it’s a one time stunt. 🙂

There’s no reason to do so many casts in series.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via Gymnast Crossing)

GymneoTV in English

Good news. The great French coach education site offering online training videos is finally being translated.

In 100 days, on October 25, 2014, GymneoTV will be available in English …

en.gymneo.tv

From that link, send in your email address. GymneoTV is a paid service. But those who “register” in advance will be offered deep discounts. Early bird pricing.

Here’s a sample, their first presentation in English.

Click PLAY or watch Spotting Jaeger on YouTube.

contact (a) gymneo.com

train with Dan Keatings

By winning this contest:

As the official water supplier to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Strathmore has teamed up with three Team Scotland hopefuls in the lead up to the Games. …

In Glasgow, Dan will coach the winners through the different gymnastics activities that he competes in. From the pommel and the rings to basic gymnastics techniques for beginners, he will explain the best way to approach the exercises …

… winners will also be given a session on healthy hydration and nutrition and taken through the all-important warm up and cool down stages specific to their sport. There will also be a chance to ask Dan and Libby questions on their journey to qualify for the Games and they will sign autographs. …

Win a chance to train with Commonwealth hopefuls Libby Clegg and Dan Keatings

July 20th – August 3rd, 2014

Click PLAY or watch a Commonwealth Games promo on YouTube.