AboutRik Feeney Expertise I can answer questions regarding all levels of the sport of women's gymnastics, the business of gymnastics, and the marketing of gymnastics programs.
Experience I am the author of "Gymnastics: A Guide for Parents and Athletes" currently being published by McGraw-Hill. I am also a ghostwriter and co-author of the Gymcert series of books "Levels 1-3 Gymnastics Coaches Certifications Manuals" for recreational gymnasts, and the "Levels 4 - 6 Skills and Drills" books as well as Safety Basics for Gymnastics Instructors. I have written several other books on the sport of gymnastics for Richardson Publishing, the latest of which is titled, "Back Handsprings: The Secret Techniques." Oh, and by the way, I was a competitive gymnast through high school and college (Temple University), gymnastics club owner for 10 years, and women's gymnastics coach for 30 years working with gymnasts at all competitive levels
Organizations USA Gymnastics
National Writer's union
Florida Writer's Association
Publications USA Gymnastics magazine
Technique magazine
International Gymnast magazine
several newspaper articles
Education/Credentials Temple University - Health Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Norwich University - Bachelors of Arts in Writing & Literature
Awards and Honors Several state and national level gymnastics champions in different systems of competition.
Past/Present clients Gymnasts, coaches, and club owners nation-wide.
Question Hi! I was just wondering when people say walk-on's what does it mean. Well I know it means that they don't have a scholarship but does that mean that you could be like a level 7 coming into college gymnastics and then you work your way up?
Answer Hi Amber,
You wrote, "Hi! I was just wondering when people say walk-on's what does it mean. Well I know it means that they don't have a scholarship but does that mean that you could be like a level 7 coming into college gymnastics and then you work your way up?"
Well, I guess you are pretty much the expert here as you have answered your own question.
I suggest that you contact the college coach of the school where you would like to "walk-on" as space will obviously be limited and his/her focus needs to be on the first-string team members.
Some colleges have "gymnastics clubs" you can join to workout and keep up your skills or continue to develop skills toward potentially making the team.
I also suggest you touch base with Tom Kovic, former women's gymnastics coach at University of Pennsylvania and now a consultant on college scholarships for athletes.
Tom Kovic
Victory Collegiate Consulting
6 Victory Way
Boothwyn, PA 19061
610-497-2969 (office)
610-620-3189 (mobile)
kovic@victoryrecruiting.com
