These are course notes from Rick McCharles, one of the clinicians at the NCCP Level 2 Gymnastics Coaching Certification course hosted by Altadore and University of Calgary, Sept. 3-6, 2010.
Rick McCharles presentations (open as small movies)
• Gymnastics is FUN, EASY, SAFE
• Understand – Teach model (handstand)
• Biomechanics
• Tumbling
• Vault
• Pommels
• Parallel Bars
• Rings
• Planning
• Ethics
• Internet and Computers for Coaches
• Wrap-up
Extras:
• Building a Successful Boys Gymnastics Program (VIDEO)
Recommended websites:
• Gymnastics Coaching
• Gymnastics Examiner
Recommended sources for coaching video:
• Gymnastics Minute (FREE)
• GymnastTube (FREE)
• Gymnastics on Demand (subscription)
• GymSmarts DVDs ($30ea)
• John Geddert DVDS ($30ea) …

