Gymnastics Coaching.com

GymABstics was launched as an online subscription program earlier this year by former gymnasts Andy and Jay Thornton of American Gymnast.

Just in time for Christmas, it’s now on DVD.

Plus, you’ll still be able to download the associated MP3 audio files, nutrition articles, weekly motivation articles and our favorite delicious recipes for each workout DVD that you purchase!

… You don’t need a gym membership or any fancy equipment – not even dumbbells or a chin-up bar. All you need is your own body and a little bit of space! GymABstics is designed to be a motivational, inspirational, comprehensive health and fitness program that will sculpt your body …

6 DVDS for $99.

Might be of interest to your adult Rec gymnasts or gymnastics parents.

Read Andy’s take on the project.

An amusing look back at one of the great divas in our sport.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

I’m checking out a gymnastics drills site called GymDrills.com put together by Will Vaughn. It looks quite good.

GymDrills.com reminds me of American Gymnast’s Gymnastics on Demand service. A collection of video clips showing drills.

GymDrills covers Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, the 4 apparatus, conditioning and flexibility.

You can try it free for a week … if you register first.

Subscription Options:

• Free per 7 Days (Trial)
• 3.99 USD per 1 Month (Monthly Membership)
• 35.00 USD per 1 Year (Year Membership)

GymDrills.com

Leave a comment if you try it out yourself.

An interesting thread on the IG forum started by LilyPod:

… what degrees of chest position earn a deduction, and how many tenths are deducted at each degree? (if that makes sense). Where do you draw the line between acceptable and “too low” when a gymnast dismounts or lands a pass?

I screencapped 4 girls who are currently doing the full-twisting double pike in today’s code at the moment their feet hit the floor. Can anyone use the pics to explain to me who is getting a deduction and who is not? I’m really just trying to understand. …

Elaine comments:

Officially, the deductions are as follows…

Body posture deductions:
– head at hip level: 0.10
– head at knee level: 0.30

Click through to see the other 3 images and make comment. Especially if you are a judge.

IG Forum – Chest Position and today’s code

Thomas won an award at Woodward West Gymnastics camp. He was the man brave enough to ask coach Alica Sacramone to dance.

Thanks Ron Noe for sending us the link.

Update: Thomas has some competition. Word is Alicia is dating this guy.

Sabrina Gill from Oakville Gymnastics won the AA Ontario Jr Qualifier to Elite Canada. This routine 15.55 rocked the trial.

Click Play or watch it on YouTube.

Congrats coach Susan.

New Cirque du Soleil video – A Holiday Gift Beyond Imagination.

Just to get you in the holiday spirit.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Valentin Uzunov of The Gym Press points us to this awesome kid. How tall could she be?

Click PLAY or watch her on YouTube.

That’s Mai Murakami whom Blythe on Gymnastics Examiner referred to as The next women’s gymnastics superstar?

Want to see a double double? She can do it — as a second pass. A 3.5 twist? Showed it in September. A double layout? Not a problem. A triple full? Does it on floor, does it off beam.

The Japanese women’s gymnastics team is certainly on the ascent.

More videos like this on the Gibson Athletics SaltoCafe YouTube channel.

Update – Andy Thornton’s take on Murakami. He feels Japan could push for a team medal, perhaps even by next World Championships.

How many gymnasts have come back to you years later saying, “Why did you let me quit?”

One of the worst things about coaching is when an athlete wants to “retire” who you think shouldn’t.

Sports Girls Play posted an excellent article called Getting Past “I QUIT”.

PARENT TIPS FOR GETTING PAST “I QUIT”

1. Look at your child’s health. ..

2. Have there been any changes or dramas at school or home?

3. Stop asking “how was practice?” …

4. Listen to your child away from the sport. …

5. Communicate with her coach. …

6. Take it one step at a time. …

7. Remove unnecessary stressors. …

8. Remind her of her commitment. …

9. Use distractions. …

10. Be positive!! …

Click through for the details – Getting Past “I QUIT”

And check the related posts at the bottom of the page.

… Seems to me gymnasts, especially female gymnasts, develop very close friendships at the gym. It’s the shared intense experience that bonds.

Woodward West