AboutJack Leonard Expertise Former 5 time Natl. Tumbling Champ, 3 time Natl. Vaulting Champ, Natl. Floor
Exercise Champ; Ass`t coach of Dominique Dawes for 6 years; Owner/Director/Head coach of Kauai Gymnastics Academy on the island of Kauai in Hawaii; Retired Physical Ed teacher; Childrens Fitness Expert; Expert Consultant for gymnastics litigation; Retired Mens & Womens HS Gymnastics coach for 32 years. National coaching honors for Men in 1981 & Women in 2001.
Experience I value the following awards because they were given by acknowlegement through my peers: The Nissen/Grissold Award given to the outstanding Tumbling and Tramp Athlete(1972), National High School coach of the year in 1981 for men and 2001 for women, 10 time County Coach of the Year. Medal Award given at the first World Tumbling Championships in London, England for dedication to the sport. Lastly, having the opportunity to coach Wes Suter(1988 Olympian)in his intermediate years and Dominique Dawes(1992 & 1996)
Question hi,im 15 and i can do all the level 6 skills.
i really love gymnastics and would love to get to level 10 or elite level. i go once a week to a recreational gym class but i would like to start competing. my question is how do you go about doing that? what does competing include?
thanks for the advice,
j. maduro
Answer Hello Jessi,
I am glad to help you. My advice is to go to a USAG (United States of America Gymnastics) school. A gymnastics school that is a USAG member has rules in place for allowing you to advance through the different levels etc. The USAG is the governing body for gymnastics in the United States and if you wanted to become a USA representative in the Olympic games etc, you would need to become a member and compete under the guidelines of the organization. I have listed the web site below so you can find the USAG gym nearest you. Take Care and I wish you the very best of luck. Jack Leonard
