Congratulations, Kate. You inspire us all.
Kate Foster named 2016 Robert Miller Spirit of the Flame Award recipient
Category: psychology
meet gymnast John Willis
John tried Artistic at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.
John Willis, founder and Power2Inspire’s CEO (born without forearms or lower legs) is participating in all Olympic and Paralympic events in the run up to the 2016 Games in Rio.
(via Rec Gymnastics)
on deliberate practice
Wendy Bruce Martin posted an excellent article on Ericsson’s concept of deliberate practice (PDF).
1. The lesson must have clear goals.
2. The lesson must include specific tasks to increase performance.
3. The lesson must include constant monitoring and feedback.
Deliberate training is not as fun and exciting as just chucking tumbling passes. …
Alicia Sacramone on body image
advice for young gymnasts
making workout more FUN
From the Sports Girls Play blog:
One of the biggest challenges coaches face is keeping athletes interested, motivated, and improving all year (or season) long. This is particularly important in sports where there is a lot of repetition and long hours. …
Play Games …
Change Things Up …
Offer Rewards …
Put The Athletes In Charge …
click through for the details – Incorporating Fun Into Workouts
handling disappointment
Advice from Anne Josephson on these all too common challenges:
1. Not Moving Up a Level.
2. Not Qualifying for a Major Meet or Blowing it When You Get There.
3. An Injury at an Inopportune Time.
4. Losing a Skill.
5. A Mental Block or Major Fear.
6. A Plateau.
7. A Disappointing (or an Even Worse than Last Season) Season.
7 SETBACKS MOST GYMNASTS EVENTUALLY FACE (AND HOW THEY CAN REBOUND FROM THEM)
related – 9 BELIEFS THAT WILL (EVENTUALLY, PROBABLY) LEAD YOUR GYMNAST TO QUIT (OR AT LEAST BE VERY UNHAPPY)
girls who like gymnastics better than dance
Gabby Douglas training video
Many of the Gabby articles in pop media look similar. This video is different, however. A good edit.
Click PLAY or watch it on The Scene.
courage
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