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 told by my daughter's coach and other gym parents that to compete gymanstics in college you have to compete in the USA league. Is it true that AAU gymnasts can't compete in college?
Answer Dear Mary,
You wrote, "I was told by my daughter's coach and other gym parents that to compete gymnastics in college you have to compete in the USA league. Is it true that AAU gymnasts can't compete in college?"
No, I do not believe that is true.
College gymnasts compete under NCAA guidelines and even those guidelines may vary somewhat depending on whether the school is Division I, II, or III.
For a more expert opinion on this topic, I suggest you contact former University of Pennsylvania gymnastics coach (for nineteen years), Tom Kovic at:
Tom Kovic
Victory Collegiate Consulting
6 Victory Way
Boothwyn, PA 19061
610-497-2969 (office)
610-620-3189 (mobile)
kovic@victoryrecruiting.com
