Author: Rick Mc

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

Simone donates for COVID-19 relief

To be eligible to win some of that memorabilia, donate a minimum of $25 here.

Simone Biles donated a signed leotard. Michael Phelps offered an autographed swimsuit. Shaun White promised a snowboard with his signature.

The trio of Olympic champions are among the growing list of athletes from more than a dozen sports who are participating in “Athletes for Relief,” a fundraising campaign to benefit coronavirus outbreak response efforts. …

Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $25 will be eligible to win, and all of the funds raised will go to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy … 

Athletes donate signed items to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts

Simone Biles competes on the balance beam at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

United States Gymnastics Club Owners Association at risk

SANDY SPOKOINY-FLORES:

The United States Gymnastics Club Owners Association pleads with our elected officials to hear our cries for help as we not only see our own economic plight, but we also dread the possibility of us not being able to survive and continue to do what we do for the communities we serve. …

We would like to suggest an immediate, nationwide 2-month freeze of mortgages and/or rent for our businesses, as well as for all homeowners and renters affected by these closures. …

 

Online Summit for PRESCHOOL & REC GYMNASTICS COACHES

March 26-27, 2020.

It’s FREE.

Register here.

Speakers include …

Ali Stoffels
Jeff Lulla
Kyle Shewfelt

Topics include …

Conditioning Can Be Fun!

25 Small Things That Make a Big Difference in Preschool Classes

Developing a Personal Best Philosophy

Teach. Praise. Correct.

Working Through the Challenges to Successfully Support Behaviour in Class

McKayla Maroney update

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Tumbl Trak’s Homenastics Videos and Activity Guides

BEST is training Gymnastics in a dedicated facility with experienced, qualified coaches.

But since most Gyms are closed right now, check out the Tumbl Trak Homenastics page.

Especially if your gymnasts at home are already getting cabin fever.

If you could only buy a single home product, I’d recommend one of the Handstand Homework bundles.

TIPS for parents with kids at home

Robert Andrews:

The shutdown of schools and all sports programs has created quite a shock wave in the families, homes, and lives of athletes who suddenly find themselves without a sport.

I have been receiving a lot of inquiries from parents seemingly lost on what to do with their athletes at home. …

Normalize the first week or two …

Have regular family meetings …

Help your kids create a written planner …

Empower them to take responsibility …

Connect with others …

Try new things to stimulate your mind, body, and emotions …

read more …

A Parents Guide to the Sports Shut Down

Aliya Mustafina interview

Aliya is still training.

Mustafina said she hopes to compete at the Russian Cup in June and prepare for the Tokyo Olympics. Now she might have even more time in store if the Olympics are postponed due to the pandemic.

She also hopes to have more elements named after her, one of her big dreams is to compete a Shaposhnikova transition with a one and a half turn. …

gymnovosti – MUSTAFINA: WHEN I COULD RETIRE ON A HIGH NOTE, I DIDN’T DO IT

I was in the media section when Aliya tore her ACL on Vault in the AA final at Tokyo Worlds.

Nope. It was at 2011 Europeans in Berlin. My mistake.

At the time I felt she didn’t need the Amanar that day. But in this interview she explains that she didn’t feel Amanar was either difficult nor dangerous. It was just another skill.

Aliya and daughter 2017

Beautiful Acro

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

 
(via Gymnastics-Now)