FIG under Watanabe

Inside the Games has an overview article posted in conjunction with the FIG Congress Baku.

Parkour, Athletes’ Commission, Fujitsu judging support system, Gymnastics Ethics Foundation, and more.

Most member nations are in Baku as FIG is funding most of the travel costs.

2018 Elite Gym Massilia

November 16 through November 18 in Marseille, France.

1 Lea Marques France 51.800
2 Carolann Heduit France 50.700
3 Mia Saint-Pierre Canada 50.650

more Tramp to H Bar

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

Coach Rachel’s vlog

Rachel Marie was formerly a gymnast on the super popular SevenGymnasticsGirls YouTube channel.

Now a coach, she has her own vlog still getting hundreds of thousands of views each episode. It’s light and fun. I assume most of her subscribers are young gymnasts. That’s a significant income stream.

Click PLAY or watch a sample on YouTube.

teaching kids to ski

We need unique devices for teaching kids Gymnastics basics.

Check this innovative training environment. More reps, less stress.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Ellie Black strength training

Click PLAY or watch some work in the weight room on Twitter.

LOW rope climb conditioning

I’m always looking for rope challenges done at low height. It’s stupid to repeatedly put young kids WAY up high.

Kyle Shewfelt once fell, for example. Happily he was OK.

Some up-and-comer named Chellsie has one for us.

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

UNICEF – Protect Children from Risks in Sport

In July 2010, the United Nations Children’s Fund (“UNICEF”) reported that: “During recent years, however, it has become evident that sport is not always a safe space for children, and that the same types of violence and abuse sometimes found in families and communities can also occur in sport and play programmes. …

On Nov. 20, 2018, declared World Children’s Day, UNICEF released its first-ever youth sports guidelines, in a document called Children’s Rights in Sport Principles …

Expectations for Sports Organizations, Educational Institutions, and Coaches:

Commit to Respect and Support the Rights of Children

Consider Balanced Growth of Children through Sports

Protect Children from the Risks of Sports

Protect the Health of Children

Develop Governance System to Protect the Rights of Children

Ensure Understanding and Engagement by Adults Involved with Children and Sports

UNICEF Targets Abuses in Youth Sports Globally

The report mentions Nassar.

The Routine Podcast – season 2

Gymnastics conversations.

With the NCAA season looming, the College podcast is gearing up for season 2.

Jill Hicks NCAA recruiting videos

Jill Hicks is a former coach at Oregon State and Cal State Fullerton. Today she’s a consultant for athletes looking for a College scholarship.

The videos are also designed to educate the parent and provide tools for the recruit.

You can purchase each individually for $20 or you can purchase all six for $90. …

jhicksconsulting.com