I’ve always liked two ropes better than the traditional single rope. Trunk position is closer to neutral.
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Category: Gymnastics
Russian gymnasts support their Winter Olympians
Like this post on Facebook.
attributes of a good sports coach
… attributes have been identified that athletes between the ages of 12 and 20 look for in their coaches. …
1. Competence.
2. Approachability.
3. Fairness and Consistency
4. Confidence
5. Motivation
6. Personal Concern
7. Support
That’s from Psychology and Gymnastics by Drs. Joe and Sue Massimo, as quoted on Gym Momentum.
related – USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics
Mark Folger has a related post too, talking about a student he struggled with early in his (teaching) career – DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Pommel Horse with Max Whitlock
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (Jan 2016)
Tan Jiaxin – training
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Is Okasana President of Uzbekistan yet?
If not, she should be. 🙂
catch 8 / 10 Bar releases
The level 10’s at Hunts were challenged by head coach Shannon Hunt to hit 8 out of 10 bar releases twice as a group. Did they make it?
Also get a look at their warm-up complex and some of the extra side stations …
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new Olga Korbut documentary
Trans World Sport
Olga was born in Belarus in 1955.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (15min)
She clarifies why she sold her Olympic medals. With that money she plans to make donations to charity, help her family and fund her retirement.
It includes an interview with her fiancé, Jay.
I enjoyed footage of her coaching in Scottsdale AZ.
(via Olga’s Facebook page)
Cintia Rodriguez training
Metzger’s BOOT CAMP #61
Jeff Metzger’s next Small Business Boot Camp goes May 17-21, 2018 in Ohio.
Recommended for anyone who wants to own their own Gymnastics Club.
