Author: Rick Mc

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

crying at Gymnastics

Anne Josephson:

Is pushing kids until they cry just a part of gymnastics?

Here is the answer: yes and no.

… there are times when kids cry for a host of reasons that are normal and acceptable, perhaps even good. Crying can release tension. It can cue us that what we are doing matters. It can let the adults around the child know that the child is in distress and may need comforting or further guidance.

So how is a parent to know when the tears are a warning sign versus when the tears are just a normal part of life? Here are some things to consider …

IS PUSHING KIDS UNTIL THEY CRY JUST A PART OF GYMNASTICS?

related – THE KEY TO HAVING A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR COACH, ATHLETE OR PARENT

remembering Daria Joura

Daria “Dasha” Joura is a retired Australian gymnast. She is a triple Australian senior all-around champion and competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in 2006 and 2007.

Click PLAY or watch her Floor on Twitter.

Emily May – 1981 Bars

Korbut salto. TONS of original elements.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/intlgymnast/status/1240406043525611525

WHEN is a strict coach a bully?

“Teaching is about imparting skills, technique and knowledge to students. Some teachers do that with an open and relaxed manner, while others prefer structure and strictness,” says psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani.

“Benign strict teaching can be an effective way to instruct. However, when teaching becomes more aggressive, demeaning and hurtful, that is not teaching—it’s bullying.” …

Red Flag: Your teacher’s behavior benefits them, not you.

Red Flag: Your teacher repeatedly targets specific students.

Red Flag: Rules and consequences are unofficial or unreasonable.

Red Flag: Reprimands are used to attack rather than educate.

read more … Is Your Teacher A Bully Or Just Strict? 10 Ways to Tell The Difference

Nick Ruddock interviews Ellie Seitz

Great interview.

Ellie is still psyched training for her 3rd Olympics. Even with a 1-year delay.

She loves Gymnastics and it shows in her performances.

I wasn’t surprised to hear that Ellie was not the perfect hotshot wunder child gymnast. She was not petite. Not flexible. Not all that powerful. In fact coaches suggested her Mom consider other sports.

Many of the greatest gymnasts of all time were not the best kids in their precomp group. Beth Tweddle was another.

It’s dumb for coaches to dismiss young children for lack of talent.

Dumb.

One of Ellie’s talents is courage. In fact she states she is never afraid — one reason she likes training the big skills including Def.

UNITED STATES GYMNASTICS CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION

The #usgcoa is working together to ensure their member clubs are able to recover from the COVID-19 shutdown.

Some clubs are planning and budgeting for 50% of past membership numbers when finally allowed to reopen.  It’s not going to be easy.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Sever’s Disease – growth related heel pain

… common symptoms of Sever’s Disease include:

Pain
Swelling
Redness
Tenderness especially towards the back of the heel
Tightness towards the back of the foot
Heel pain that begins after running or jumping
Pain that subsides with rest
Trouble walking, running, or jumping
Limping
Walking on toes to alleviate foot pain

Tawnya Housel – Understanding Sever’s Disease and Gymnastics