These are the most charismatic and famous gymnasts in Olympic history, who may not have won all the medals but touched audiences with their endearing qualities. …
Music – the 2000 Sydney Olympic song titled “Heroes Live Forever”. (I have to put the singer Vanessa Amorosi only just barely above Celine Dion at the bottom of my playlist.)
I’m in a hotel ballroom with 3 presentations happening simultaneously:
Jeff Metzger – Getting Employees To Think and Act Like Owners Todd Gardiner – Understanding What Makes a Great Vaulter Sheila Lehner – Getting That Series of Beam
Friends from Altadore Gymnastics in Calgary, Canada just sent me photos of their visit to the famous Tsukahara Gymnastics Center in Tokyo.
Here’s one. Click on the thumbnail to see a larger version.
My fondest memory from my own visit to that club in the early 1990s was Mrs. Tsukahara. On arrival her first statement was, “Why aren’t you married? I can arrange a wonderful coach bride for you.”
Faye Roberts from Queensland, Australia has a professional website, a book and video.
I immediately took advantage of this offer:
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… red flags went up for me when I watched the sample video.
The (too skilled) demonstrator is using a competitive tramp, not a backyard trampoline. There are no spotters. No adult in view.
The girl bounces facing sideways at one point, a big no-no.
I could go on.
In my opinion our coaching community should be discouraging the use of backyard trampolines at every opportunity. Products like this simply legitimize something that should be disallowed.
The demonstrator on the video is skilled because she trained at a club with an experience coach. That’s what we want for all children, everywhere.
Once again I’m linking to one of Mark’s posts on the Jump Club blog:
… those that have an interest in Kung Fu and photography, may want to pick up a copy of the British Journal of Photography (£2).
… photographer Justin Guariglia has had the rare and privileged opportunity to document within the walls of the 1500 yr old Chinese Buddhist sect, known commonly as the Shaolin Temple.
Most gymnasts do not need spot on the variation above, especially if they bend the knees and / or pike at the hips to reduce resistance.
Front lever drills are terrific strength training exercises for males and females. In fact, front lever rocks can even be done by non-gymnasts as a general fitness exercise:
… “Begin in a momentary tucked flexed arm hang, and then swing the knees forward while simultaneously straightening your arms. Within a few attempts, you’ll be able to do these in sequence. I call these rhythmic swings front lever rocks. There is no isometric hold at first. As you get stronger, you’ll be able to increase the range of motion and the number of lever rocks. Soon you’ll be able to stop in the tucked front lever position for a half second or longer. One day when you feel particularly strong, keep your legs straight.
One of the best paid coaches in gymnastics is stepping down.
ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia gymnastics coach Suzanne Yoculan, who has led the Gym Dogs to eight NCAA national championships, will retire from her head coaching position following the 2008-09 season according to an announcement Wednesday by UGA Director of Athletics Damon Evans. …
“Suzanne has done a remarkable job in her 25 years at UGA,†said Evans. “She has built the Georgia program into the most successful in the country. …
Long time UGA assistant coach Jay Clark will succeed Yoculan
Photo Credit: Brett Davis
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