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Gym Jag:

2. Have a clear, written information packet about team philosophy, policies and procedures. …

4. Commit to an atmosphere of collaboration and good faith. …

6. Make sure parents know whom they need to go to for what. …

10. Document any injuries or physical complaints and follow up with parents immediately. …

11. Give all kids equal attention. …

14. Be very clear about move up criteria. …

15 TIPS TO ELIMINATE PARENT COMPLAINTS FOREVER

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If you drop a bunch of neodymium magnets down through a thick-walled copper pipe, an effect called eddy current braking will slow the magnets’ fall even though there’s no direct magnetic attraction between the copper and the magnets. …

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I’m wanting to make a magnetic suit so I can drop slowly to Earth through a giant copper tube.

For the Cast renewal of the fantastic water show in Macau will be auditioning in Miami.

Nico on GymFever2012 linked to this awesome feat.

For a power gymnast, Vanessa is very flexible. She looked in particularly good fitness at Worlds 2014.

Jag Gym:

Think about it: The man is a police officer. He has the power of the law behind him, not to mention a fully loaded gun at his hip. Did he really need to shout to be heard when I was sitting in my car, pulled over, ready to cooperate?

Yet, how often are we guilty of being harsh with our students, athletes, subordinates or children?

I know I am guilty of it.

Too often I will continue to hammer long after the point has been made, despite the fact that the person in front of me is clearly remorseful. Too frequently I will forget that my words and actions can shake someone to the core …

THERE’S NO NEED TO YELL WHEN YOU’RE THE ONE WITH THE GUN

Coaches need to stay calm. Be dispassionate. Learn to overcome anger.

1972 – 2008

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Munich 1972 – Karin Janz
Montreal 1976 – Nadia Comaneci
Moscow 1980 – Maxi Gnauck
Los Angeles 1984 – Julianne McNamara / Ma Yanhong
Seoul 1988 – Daniela Silivas
Barcelona 1992 – Lu Li
Atlanta 1996 / Sydney 2000 – Svetlana Khorkina
Athens 2004 – Émilie Le Pennec
Beijing 2008 – He Kexin

Reality TV.

Great acrobatics. Great video edit.

(via Cirque’s Stacy Clark)

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That’s from the excellent Gymnast Crossing blog.

Michael S. Yessis:

… we ranked 40 sports …

The categories are:

FITNESS (f).
SKILLS (s).
BRAINS (b).
PAIN (p).
CONTACT (c).
VENUE (v).
INTANGIBLES (i).

1. GYMNASTICS (567.6 OUT OF 1,095.4)
2. IRONMAN TRIATHLON (566.6)
3. ROCK CLIMBING (558.8)
4. ICE HOCKEY (524.9)
5. BULL RIDING (523.4) …

USAG

(via Gymnast Crossing)