importance of the sport parent

One of the biggest weaknesses I see in Gymnastics coaches is poor people skills with parents.

That’s especially true of young coaches who haven’t learned the hard way yet.

Many parents need to be convinced that a young coach knows what they are doing. (Those same parents assume an older coach does have the experience to do the job. Indeed, it’s not fair.)

Are you spending enough time keeping YOUR parents informed and onboard with shared goals?

That’s from Lisa Mitzel’s book FOCUSED and Inspired. Recommended.

handstand drill

This was intended to be a fun challenge. But it would also be a good progression for kids learning weight shift side-to-side for future skills.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Dave Brubaker acquited

Brubaker, who lost his standing as a national coach since his arrest in December 2017, was found not guilty in a Sarnia, Ontario, courtroom on Wednesday by a judge who questioned the conduct of the investigating police officer, who is reportedly a cousin of the complainant and was in her wedding party. …

Reuters

Via email:

OTTAWA, ON (February 13, 2019) — Gymnastics Canada acknowledges the decision by Justice Deborah Austin today regarding Mr. Dave Brubaker. In light of this verdict, an internal investigation on this matter will now proceed. This investigation will be conducted by Gymnastics Canada in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Conduct and Discipline policies.

Pullover on high Bar

Once Pullover on lower Bars is achieved, challenge gymnasts to do more difficult versions on the high Bar with a sponge between their feet.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

the car ride home after the competition

Advice for parents from Katherine Tamminen (PhD), University of Toronto:

Give time to think, and take time to think

Develop “rules of the road”

Ask questions in a supportive manner

Be positive

THE CAR RIDE HOME

pike handstand to free handstand

Beginners should spend much time getting comfortable in handstand positions with feet braced on a wall or block.

Challenge = from piked handstand lift one leg … then the other to see if they can keep a good shape.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.