Computer graphics version.
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USA Gymnastics Men’s Levels 1-3
A review of the USA Gymnastics’ Essential Elements program.
Al Scharns – Program Design
Dusty Ritter – Junior Olympic Program Coordinator
Here is how the program works – each coach can set up their own lesson plan by choosing 4-8 stations known as ‘boxes’ that coordinate with the 14 or more key “Essential Elements” for that level (Levels 1 & 2).
Week after week, they can select different boxes to introduce new drills, progressions and challenges. The boxes can be used for individual stations or included in a circuit or obstacle course. …
Of course, we want to make it fun, interesting, safe and challenging. Thus the program is designed to be flexible and creative. …
Our mission is to provide the opportunity for clubs to initiate and grow a boys’ gymnastics program while at the same time helping to train coaches to the discipline of boys’ gymnastics. We are providing an opportunity to do this in a way that is cost- effective for both the club and the participant …
The program is set up so a Club with very little men’s equipment and coaching expertise can still start to work towards J.O. competitive levels 3 and up.
The videos are excellent. Clear, bright, short and well edited. The demonstrators exactly at the ability level being taught. Any WAG coach would have no trouble teaching these drills.
Other curriculums are divided into 6 Olympic apparatus and Trampoline. This is better breakdown:
Category 1 – Warm up, Flexibility and Body Shapes
Category 2 – Swings and Hangs
Category 3 – Supports and Strength
Category 4 – Runs, Jumps, and Springs
Category 5 – Games, Races, and Courses
I really like the obstacle courses / Parkour content.
The content is advanced Recreational. But by the end of Level 3 boys are prepared to join competitive gymnastics at Level 4. Or go on to any other sport.
It’s $39.95 on disk:
Manual: The Essential Elements Program – includes program description, skill charts, curriculum planning charts, and sample lesson plans.
Video: Complete video of all five skill categories
Forms: Writable PDF versions of Essential Elements lesson plan charts, evaluation charts and certificates
We purchased that disk but it’s also available as a digital download for $29.99 to be viewed on iPad, iPhone and Mac.
Laurie Hernandez – Walk Through the Fire
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Sparkle City Gymnastics #MannequinChallenge
best Worlds rankings all time
An interesting post to browse – Best World Finishes of All Time
Ragan Smith on IG
Aly Raisman on school bullies
LOVE this post on Instagram. #GirlPower
Texas Dreams #ManniquinChallenge
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Damien Walters vs Bus
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USA J.O. Gymnast of the Year candidates
Myli Lew – Level 7
Elle Delgado – Level 7
Lundyn Vandertoolen – Level 8
Mia Viola – Level 8
Kendall Landry – Level 8
Peyton Oltman – Level 9
Olivia Greaves – Level 9
Emily Owens – Level 9
Levi Jung Ruvivar – Level 9
Rachael Flam – Level 10
Sophia Groth – Level 10
Cosette Carranza – Level 10
Sydney Laird – Level 10
Lauren Letzsch – Level 10
Annie Beard – Level 10
Click through if you’d like to VOTE.
I’m a big fan of Sydney Laird, myself. 🙂
