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| level 7 beam routine | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter's beam routine consists of a beautiful two back walkover series, switch leap, twinkle ...
A: Yes, a roundoff is another flight skill that many gymnasts use, but it is up to your daughter's ...
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| ankle weights for conditioning | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I was curious to know your thoughts on the safety of using ankle weights (1 lb) for conditioning ...
A: Great question! Yes and no, depending upon the level of the gymnast and the exercise or drill being ...
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| switching gyms | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a level 5 gymnast and has started her competition season, however she is not doing ...
A: Excellent question! There is no rule stating that a gymnast cannot change gyms. Gymnasts change gyms ...
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| spotting backhandsprings | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have been coaching gymnastics for 6 months, and have been working on backhandsprings with 8 yr old ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about the accident. Yes, you should definitely be lifting weights and doing ...
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| Girls gymnastics conditioning after an injury | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a 16 yr. old Level 8 gymnast (moving to level 9)who suffered a "Clay Shovelers ...
A: Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's injury. As you know, it is a very serious injury. ...
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| Coaching in a Small Gym | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Karen: First, let me say that I truly enjoy your books. I have three of them, and they have helped ...
A: Would you be able to send me that compliment by email so that I can use it as a testimonial on my ...
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| Level 6 | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a new level 6 and she is having trouble with her clear-hip on the uneven bars. She ...
A: It sounds like your daughter is waiting too long to lean back on her clear hip circle. The earlier a ...
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| Multiple injuries | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about safety. Out of 20 competitive gymnasts:one broken neck, 3 broken legs and half ...
A: Wow, I would take my child out of that gym immediately. That is a VERY POOR safety record!!! ...
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| stress fractures in Level 9 13 yr old girl's wrists | 7/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter competed all last season at Level 9 with stress fractures and abnormally widened growth ...
A: I am not a medical doctor. Only your daughter's doctor should answer the questions specific to her ...
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| whipback / salto | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter is required to do an acro series of at least 3 flight elements with two saltos (same or ...
A: Yes, a whip back is considered a salto and that tumbling pass will fill the requirement that you ...
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| Backhandspring falling on head | 4/23/2009 |
Q: my daughter has been working on a back handspring for nearly two years now. In the 8-10 times ...
A: The most common mistake in a back handspring is that the gymnast jumps up rather than back. Another ...
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| sweaty hands on uneven bars | 4/17/2009 |
Q: my daughter is an 8 year old gymnast, and is currently working on the uneven bars. She has very ...
A: It sounds like your daughter needs grip awareness and strength. I DO NOT recommend grips for any ...
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| release move | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a first year level 10 gymnast, sophmore in high school. She has been working jagers ...
A: It sounds like your daughter needs grip awareness and strength in addition to many more repetitions. ...
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| gym fear | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 15 in L8 gymnastics. Is she too old for her level? Most of the girls she meets at ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having trouble right now. It is so great that you are ...
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| conditioning and safety | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a Level 5 and I have had a couple of frustrations at her gym. I know parents are not ...
A: You have every right to be concerned. Your daughter's safety is the most important factor in her ...
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| inconsistant training | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My grandaughter has been going to the same gym 3.5 years. She is now competing in level 4 age 6, ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your granddaughter has had problems. Your granddaughter's coaches have ...
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| mental blocks/fears of back tumbling | 2/18/2009 |
Q: How do I help my level 7 gymnast, 10yrs. old overcome her back tumbling fears. She has always been ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your gymnast is having trouble right now. It is so great that you are ...
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| Motivation | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a level 6 gymnast and has been very successful at each level until this year. She is ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is losing interest. It may be time to start searching for ...
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| Rope climb too excessive? | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter has been in gymnastics since she was 2 1/2. She has been doing the rope ...
A: I agree with you. It was excessive, a waste of time, and a bit abusive. For safety reasons, once ...
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| press handstand | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been working on her press handstand and has been able to get up and down (straddle) ...
A: Your daughter's coaches should be instructing her regarding proper technique. She must focus on ...
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| URGENT | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I am Kim and my daughter os getting over streessed for compettition to ge the scores she needs to ...
A: I can definitely give your daughter exercises that will help, but she should be doing back to back ...
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| URGENT | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am Kim and my daughter os getting over streessed for compettition to ge the scores she needs to ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having trouble with her routines. If she is getting ...
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| level 8 Bars | 1/21/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 12, this is first year in level 8. She is having trouble completing her mount on ...
A: If your daughter is avoiding this skill because her hip pops then she must be checked by a doctor ...
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| handstand hold, press handstand and cast handstand training? | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have conditioning questions for you. Regarding Handstand Hold, Could you please let me know what ...
A: It sounds like your daughter needs body tightness drills, handstand shape drills, and shoulder ...
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| 9yr daughter with weak left ankle | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My 9 yr old daughter trains for 12 hrs/week (level 5). In Oct 2008 she developed pain in the top of ...
A: Try calling other medical facilities to get an MRI scheduled sooner. Your daughter is probably not ...
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| Knee Pain | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old daughter who is currently training 12 hours per week. She recently starting ...
A: You are NOT over-reacting. You MUST bring your daughter to a doctor as soon as possible. Your ...
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| gymnastics and pre-opt | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Is pre-opt gymnastics frowned upon by collegiate recruiters? Have a 10 y/o compulsory, level 5, ...
A: You would need to ask specific colleges about their requirements. The best way to reach high ...
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| competition readiness? - sorry long. | 12/12/2008 |
Q: my daughter, just had her first level 8 meet. Prior to this she had some lower leg issues and for ...
A: That is correct. Your daughter did not have anywhere near enough experience with the routines and ...
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| fears of level 5 vault | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Please help! We have 4 level 5 gymnasts and 1 competed as a level 5 last year. Three of our girls ...
A: It is definitely a coaching issue. If the girls are that afraid they are more likely to get injured ...
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| Causes of Eating Disorders in Gymnastics | 11/25/2008 |
Q: my name is Ashleigh, I'm 16 , and i am a competitive gymnast. I am doing a research paper for ...
A: I do not normally help with homework, but you chose a very important topic. My personal experience ...
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| Daughter wants to quit the team | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 9 and is just finishing up her first season competing as a level 4 gymnast. She did ...
A: Allowing your daughter to quit simply because she is not on the same level as someone else is ...
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| Burnout | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been doing some sort of gymnastics since she was 2 years old. She started pre-team ...
A: Once a gymnast decides that she no longer has the desire to compete and train seriously, she rarely ...
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| Fear of Handstand on Beam | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 yr old daughter competing at Level 3. She is really good but has had some issues with ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having a difficult time right now. I would find a better ...
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| Training Programs for young athletes | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter is still in compulsories (level 5). I feel that compared to other gyms in our area, our ...
A: that's a great question, but it is much too involved for a forum type answer. please keep in mind ...
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| Dynamic stretching for split and shoulders? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: With all the information about "dynamic stretching" (NYT last week, for example), do you have any ...
A: At nine years old your daughter is still VERY YOUNG. I have seen gymnasts enter the sport at 10, 12, ...
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| nutrition/diet | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My 10 yr old daughter is on an exhibition team at a non-competitive gym and goes 2x/wk (4 hrs. ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot predict whether your daughter's body composition will change as she grows. ...
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| achilles tendon pain | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 12 and training for level 9/10. She has very good strength but lacks some ...
A: You should take your daughter to a physical therapist for individual advice. Rest and ice are the ...
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| changing tumbling surfaces | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Karen, I am a cheerleader and have been for several years now. Now that I am in college, we have ...
A: Hello Gary, I am so sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time with a skill right now. ...
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| Snack/break at gym | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Is there a USAG regulation regarding gymnasts getting a certain amount of a break time/snack time ...
A: There is no such rule, unless it is new. I personally do not agree with breaks like that because ...
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| Reaching My Ultimate Dream? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Well I'm 15 years old which is ultimately the prime age for girls to be an elite. My ultimate dream ...
A: That is a very serious goal. You must train with a coach who can help you progress safely and ...
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| wrist pain | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to this question about wrist flexibility and strength. My daughter is ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter has wrist pain. Please have her checked by a doctor. If the ...
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| arm injury | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter was preparing to compete as a level 8 gymnast beginning in January. She ...
A: Each injury is different and each child handles injuries differently. Some children do the maximum ...
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| Fear of Heights | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been enrolled in a gymnastics school for about 1 year now and she is was asked to ...
A: You may want to make sure your daughter is in the best gymnastics facility for her goals and ...
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| An e-mail from me, because my daughter's was not answerable. | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Our daughter is currently training to become a level 6. She was doing her backwards walk-overs ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having a difficult time right now. Mental blocks / ...
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| Handstand position | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old can't hold a handstand. This has prevented her progress toward team. Her coach had ...
A: Great question... It sounds like your daughter needs body tightness drills. The coach should be ...
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| Started too Late? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My Daughter is 6 and will be 7 in November. We are at Jersey Jets, but reading about all the girls ...
A: Your daughter did not start too late. Children start participating in this sport at various ages. ...
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| Block Work | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Are you able to suggest the most beneficial block work exercises to encourage good progess for ...
A: The press handstand involves many muscles working with together. The press handstand requires ...
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| Strength to Weight Ratio | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter is hoping to complete the necessary skills to compete Level 7 this upcoming ...
A: Great question! Please do not get wrapped up in her height. College gymnasts are full grown women. ...
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| Level 7 floor and beam | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding elements of Level 7 routines. My daughter is 12 years old and will be ...
A: Without seeing your daughter's routine and the other girl's routines I cannot give you a very ...
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| Back tumbling fear | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 10yrs old and last year was a level 5 gymnast and one of the best tumblers on the ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having a difficult time right now. Mental blocks / fears ...
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| grips | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I am still back and forth on grips. My daughter is a level 7 working free hip handstands and ...
A: I DO NOT recommend grips for any gymnast below level seven or below age ten. I personally feel a ...
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| gymnastics exercise program - beginner | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I read an article today about gymnasts not doing weight training to keep up their physical strength ...
A: Great question! Actually, many gymnasts do use weights for conditioning as well as their own body ...
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| Finding a good competitive gym | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Goeller, Could you possibly recommend a good, solid competitive women's gymnastics program in ...
A: Yes, Galaxy Gymnastics. Jamie W. is the owner. She started that gym many years ago and has delivered ...
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| Gymnastics | 8/16/2008 |
Q: daughter 9yrs.old. is she too old to get into gymnastics? been watching Olympics now she wants to be ...
A: No, she is definitely not too old to start gymnastics classes. Call the gymnastics facilities in ...
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| should I switch gyms | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter has been in the gym 9 hours a week plus for 4 years - She is now beginning ...
A: It sounds like your daughter is very skilled and should be in a highly successful program. She ...
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| just starting | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter has stated she has and interest in gymnastics which is a sport I know nothing about. I ...
A: Think about what is important to you and your daughter while choosing a gym. What do you want out of ...
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| Gymnastics levels | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter recently started gymnastics and I was wondering about the different levels of ...
A: Great question... The set up is very different now than it was in the 1970's and 1980's. There are ...
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| compulsory vault drills | 7/31/2008 |
Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I coach level 4 and 5. My question is regarding drills for ...
A: It sounds like the girls need board drills for shape, arm lift, and body tightness. They must be ...
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| Wrist Pain | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I realize you aren't a doctor, but I was wondering if you have any experience with kids with any ...
A: Please follow the doctor's instructions regarding your daughter's wrist pain. You may want to call ...
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| press handstands | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 10 and has been training for TOPs for several years. She can do a press handstand ...
A: Please accept my apologies for the delay with this answer. The press handstand involves many ...
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| Safe Conditioning for Young Children | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old daughter is currently enrolled in a toddler gymnastics class. She loves it and is ...
A: I admire your interest in helping your daughter and it is great that you want safe guidelines, but ...
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| Grips | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Karen, My daughter is 6 years old and training level 4. She is amazing on bars, scored a team ...
A: Your daughter DOES NOT NEED GRIPS at level 4 or at age six. Grips became popular as a fun accessory, ...
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| Gymnastics leaps level 5-6 | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter competes at level 5 and is in transition to level 6. She struggles with ...
A: The leaps require a great deal of strength in the hip flexor muscles as well as the low back and leg ...
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| beam fears | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter competed level 7 as a 10 year old, loves the sport of gymnastics and would like to take ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is having a difficult time right now. Mental blocks / fears ...
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| Flexibility Training For Figure Skating | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My names Helen and i am 14 years of age. I started ice skating when i was 7 and I now train ...
A: Great question! It is amazing that you have decided to search on your own. I definitely want to help ...
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| Mommy & Me Class | 6/30/2008 |
Q: A friend and I are going to offer a Mommy and Me Gymnastics class to kids ages 1-4. The nearest ...
A: Great idea! Make sure both of you become Safety Certified through USA Gymnastics so that you can be ...
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| Why do kids "lose" skills? | 6/27/2008 |
Q: ....then get them back? Sometimes quickly sometimes not so quickly? I've watched this happen to my ...
A: Each gymnasts is individual and this happens for many different reasons. They do not lose skills. It ...
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| Conflicting comments from Coaches | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My 10 y/o recently competed level 6 with a 32.75 AA. Her coach of 3 years states she's "10 going ...
A: If your daughter has serious goals she must be in a serious gym as soon as possible. Conditioning is ...
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| gymnastics | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 7 1/2 years old and just moved up to level 4 gymnastics and she is complaining of ...
A: The number of hours in the gym does not correlate with joint pain unless there is something wrong ...
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| progression | 6/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 9 years old. She has been in gymnastics for 2 1/2 years. She is currently on ...
A: The event is a tie, but the tie scores on the events are broken by the all around score. The key ...
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| Backhandspring Fear | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old is just starting level 5. Last year during level 4 she developed a fear of ...
A: Fears in gymnastics are pretty common. Tell your daughter to imagine herself performing the back ...
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| Cast to Handstand | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a level 7 gymnast who is very tall for a gymnast, 5'7"and is working on cast to ...
A: Please keep in mind that it is unsafe to coach your daughter at home. ...
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| Twisting Layouts | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My question is...I have 4 students (all star cheerleaders) that are learning to twist. They all have ...
A: When I worked for Bela Karolyi I asked him the same question, what is the preferred arm motion. His ...
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| Back Injury | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter also suffered a back injury. She is equivalent to level 6 or 7. After 5 months of ...
A: It is great that you are spending time to help your daughter. I hope the personal trainer you chose ...
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| gymnastics wrist pain | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter's wrists have been hurting for about 7 months she has wrist guards and has seen a doctor ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's wrist pain. It is horrible that so many coaches seem to ...
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| flip flopping between "I can, and I can't" | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 8 years old, and recently reached level 3 (according to usasf cheer rules). She ...
A: This is more common than you think in gymnastics and cheerleading. It sometimes happens when the ...
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| grips | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a level 5 gymnast and is 8 yrs old. She has been begging for grips. My sister, who ...
A: Every coach is different. I personally would not allow a gymnast to wear grips until she has ...
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| Tsukahara | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a new lvl 8 gymnast she is about to turn 13, and spent the last two years in lvl 7 ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay with this answer. The tsuk and the handspring are very different skills ...
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| College gym, etc | 4/18/2008 |
Q: So here's the deal - I'm 19; I've done gymnastics since I was 2; I was a 6yr Level 10 gymnast before ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your injuries and concerns. If you truly love the sport you must ...
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| gymnastics camp | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter just turned 8 and is a second year Level 5 gymnast who can do the level 6 beam and floor ...
A: Great question... There is truly nothing like a gymnastics camp experience. Besides all of the ...
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| lat excersices | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter's coach has suggested she work on conditioning her lat muscles at home to help her get ...
A: The glide kip involves strength, timing, and even a bit of flexibility. If the timing is off the ...
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| back injury | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My daughter who is 10 is currently preparing for level 7. She had a back injury 4 months ago which ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is injured. Back injuries are NOT common in gymnastics. ...
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| gymnastics giants on bars | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter ashley is on level silver on usaigc. She has tried for so long to get giants and she ...
A: She must think of it as a giant swing over the bar. In other words... A handstand, push through her ...
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| Wearing heel cups during competition | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter has Sever's Disease and wears Tulis Cheetah heel cups. Do you know if these are ...
A: The heel cups are a great idea. I have never seen a deduction for wearing these because it is seen ...
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| She can't get her kip! | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I'm writing for my daughter, Laura. She gets her hips to the bar but can't stay up. Any tips, mental ...
A: This is very common. Many gymnasts do not realize that they must shift their wrists/hands slightly ...
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| Training | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have just watched my 7 year old grandson do front flips and headstands with no training ...
A: It is great that you are interested in helping your grandson with his activities. You should look in ...
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| Taking it to the next "level" | 2/21/2008 |
Q: At what point do you know it's time to switch your child to a more serious competitive gym vs the ...
A: That is a great question. It is always best to go to the gym that has the most knowledgeable ...
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| Returning to gymnastics | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I've recently stopped gymnastics after 4 years of training due to school. I was a level 9 but did ...
A: Only you and your coach can decide whether you will be ready to compete. I would strongly ...
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| Muscle Weakness | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering, how my daughter can strengthen the muscles in the shoulder and arm area that you ...
A: You are correct regarding the muscles that are used during these skills. The muscles are the ...
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| Gyms in Central MA | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We recently moved to the Worcester, MA area. We looked into a few gyms and my daughter liked 2 of ...
A: GTC in Holliston is a great gym. Richard, the owner, has a ton of knowledge. I have know him for ...
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| Coaching style | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I watch the girls practice and they were only doing floor, but because they were sloppy the coaches ...
A: That's another great question. It is wonderful that you took the time to speak with the gym owner. ...
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| Coaching style | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I watch the girls practice and they were only doing floor, but because they were sloppy the coaches ...
A: This is not proper coaching now, 100 years ago, 100 years from now, or ever. You really need to ...
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| going backwards | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I had asked your advice in early September 07 regarding my level 7 gymnast who has had a long mental ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is still having problems with fears. The coaches may have ...
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| Sudden tumbling / dismount difficulties | 1/21/2008 |
Q: my daughter is almost 13 and has been in gymnastics for 5 years. Near the end of last year she ...
A: The number of hours a gymnast trains are extremely important and cutting back gym time is the worst ...
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| round-off drills | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a recreational coach having trouble with a few of my student's round-offs. Could you tell me a ...
A: Here are a few ideas when teaching the round off... Instruct the gymnasts to to run fast. Use ...
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| Coaching styles | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 Year old level 7 gymnast working towards level 8. we live in a small town with one ...
A: Nothing is out of reach for an 8 year old girl. If I were you I would look for another gym as soon ...
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| Competitive Gymnastics | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been doing gymnastics since a toddler and was invited to become a member of the ...
A: That is a great question... Unfortunately the individual coaches do not decide the competition ...
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| giants in gymnastics | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am the mother of a 10 year old level 7 gymnast. She has been working on getting her giants since ...
A: Yes, it is normal for this skill to take 6 months. Unfortunately, many coaches do not teach this ...
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| Bar Skill | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter has been trying to get into a handstand on the bars and is getting frustrated. I have ...
A: Unfortunately, many coaches do not teach this skill efficiently. A giant is a swing and many coaches ...
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| Back walkover on the beam is fearful | 1/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter is a new level 6 and she is scared of the back walkover skill on the beam. She is scared ...
A: This is pretty common. Sometimes when a gymnast feels pressure with a skill they become afraid and ...
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| Level 3 Floor "turn" | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I do not know the proper name for it, but on the level 3 floor routine, after the chaise(sp?)and a ...
A: Many gymnasts wobble on turns because they are not tight. Gymnasts must think of squeezing their ...
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| Weight Issue | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Hey my name is Samie, I'm 18 lvl 8 gymnast. Last year I hurt my knee and had to be in a cast for two ...
A: I cannot tell you what to do regarding your weight. I can tell you that the injury thought does make ...
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| Numbers of gymnasts at each level | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Some time ago I came across a chart that gave the number of gymnasts at each level. The point was ...
A: I remember that because one of my gymnasts was one of the five Level 5 gymnasts competing at age 7. ...
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| fearfulness | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I am the mom of a L6 nine-year-old gymnast. She trains 11 hours a week for L6 & 4 hours a week for ...
A: This is pretty common. I strongly suggest the coaches remove the pressure, be more patient, and ...
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| Level 5 | 12/26/2007 |
Q: First of all, thank you so much for everything you have done for this sport. My daughter looks up ...
A: Wow, thank you so much for the huge compliment. Have I ever had the opportunity to meet both of you ...
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| Cast on Bars | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what makes for a good cast on the bars? How do you get a nice hollow cast instead of ...
A: This is a very common problem. Many coaches do not assign enough sport specific conditioning or ...
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| 3yr old gymnastics | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old little girl that has been in gymnastics since she was 18mos old. My concern is ...
A: Great question... This is a progressive sport. Basic skills, drills, and conditioning must be ...
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| my daughters overshoot (bail) | 12/14/2007 |
Q: my daughter who is going to try to compete level 9 next year cant seem to be able to do an overshoot ...
A: I am so sorry to hear your daughter is having problems with this skill. She may be having mental ...
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| safety of ankle weights in the gym | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter will be starting USAG 4 soon. We will be asked to provide ankle weights for our ...
A: I agree with you. The girls should not be running and jumping with ankle weights on. Ankle weights ...
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| Level 4 Bars Routines - Womens | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Good Morning, I am the level 4 gymnastics coach at a small gym in Virginia. Our girls are doing ...
A: The front hip circle can be difficult to teach. It is a timing skill. Try telling the gymnasts to ...
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| Coaching | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I was a gymnast for over 10 years and did some gymnastics coaching (while still a gymnast). I ...
A: Great question... The best thing for you to do is call gymnastics facilities and YMCA's in your ...
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| Flip flops on beam | 11/29/2007 |
Q: i have been doing flip flop step outs on beam for about a year or two now, but whenever my hands ...
A: I normally do not answer questions from anyone under 18, but your question is a serious one. Your ...
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| When is it time for a change | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 11 this is her 2nd year as level 4.The gym she attends is not a "hard core" ...
A: I have no patience for coaches who make excuses, especially when they are getting paid to do a job. ...
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| balance beams | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter just began to compete in JOGA in NJ and beam is her favorite. She would ...
A: Practice at home has been an ongoing argument between coaches and parents. Some coaches encourage ...
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| coaching | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I did gymnastics in elementary and middle school but was forced to stop after a car accident injured ...
A: Great question... Watching and helping more experienced coaches is the best way to learn, but make ...
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| Overweight Recreational Gymnasts | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a lot of recreational kids in my gymnastics program and I have a small handful who have been ...
A: It is truly wonderful that you are keeping safety in mind. Many coaches are not so careful. Spend ...
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| Back muscle developement | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have asked you for help before and have found your answers to be thorough and informative.My ...
A: I am so glad that I have been able to help in the past. Muscle imbalances are common in sports. ...
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| making sessions more fun | 10/12/2007 |
Q: i have just got a new group of 6 and 7 year old gymnastics, how can i keep them more motivated and ...
A: Great question... Keep them moving. Set up stations on every event so that they never sit and wait ...
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| Evaluating Gyms | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 5 and is currently training 5 hours a week in a preteam program. She is doing well, ...
A: Great question... Yes, she will suffer a setback if she learns skills incorrectly or even with ...
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| progression | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 7 and has the ideal build for a gymnast (44" and 40#) She has studied at Devlin in NJ ...
A: Every coach looks for something different when choosing their team gymnasts. In 4 years your ...
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| mental blocks | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My 13 yr old daughter had just started training Level 9 when she broke her foot on beam doing a back ...
A: It is really great that you have been there for your daughter. Unfortunately, overcoming fears is ...
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| back tumbling mental blocks | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a 10 year old, training level 7 gymnast. She has had this recurring back tumbling ...
A: Mental blocks are fairly common. She is better off not going than attempting a skill and trying to ...
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| Elbow Injury | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am 24 and have been training 2x2hours/week for 2 years in a adult program. About 6 weeks ago I was ...
A: It sounds like you are describing a sprain. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligament. ...
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| Pike in Vault | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a level 6 gymnast and doing well except at vault. She has trouble placing her hands ...
A: I can't believe a coach said that your daughter is uncoachable. EVERY child can learn and be ...
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| round off | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have a student who can do a standing backhandspring and almost has her standing back tuck. She is ...
A: Excellent question... You pretty much have to teach the skill to this gymnast over again, from the ...
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| Shin Splints | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am a gymnast who frequently, if not all the time, suffers from shin splints. The pain goes right ...
A: You should see a doctor for your shin splints. Ice, rest, and sometimes tape help. You can wear ...
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| Description of different skills | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is an 11-year old level 9 gymnast. Gymnastics is COMPLETELY new to me--I played ...
A: That is a great question. Unfortunately there is no dummies type book with skill names and ...
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| injuries | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Karen, I am a father of a 13 year old girl who does cheerleading she is very talented. In one year ...
A: It sounds like she is concentrating more on being nervous than on the skill itself. That can be ...
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| Gymnastics grips` | 8/24/2007 |
Q: How do I know when my women's gymnastics grips are broken in?
A: They are broken in when they feel comfortable and if they have taken shape. As they get softer you ...
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| Does the Ache Ever Go Away? | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter has moved up to L8. She trains 16 hours a week and her coach wants her to ...
A: I am so glad to hear that you took your daughter to get checked. I would say that if you are that ...
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| Level/Age college help | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 year old level 7 gymnast who wants to compete in college. She started competing late, ...
A: Most gymnasts that compete in college are level 10, but there are three divisions and some gymnasts ...
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| front handspring | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Whenever my daughter does her front handspring (and recently her bounder), she lands in a squat ...
A: Many gymnasts have trouble with front handsprings because they do not keep the tight arch and their ...
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| Parent Organizations | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I have been looking around at web-sites for ...
A: Every gym is different and parent organizations do not work for all gyms. It is not legal for a ...
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| activity ideas | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am currently coaching in a gymnastics summer camp. I coach small boys from the age of about 5-7 ...
A: I would suggest you set up stations so the boys are busy when they are not actually taking their ...
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| Too competitive? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I was considering putting my daughter in gymnastics. She's 6 and very strong and thin and ...
A: I am not sure where you are getting your information from, but there are plenty of great programs ...
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| recreational gym | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a few ?'s. I just reccently opended a rec gym, I am trying to educate my self on the ways of ...
A: The best thing to do is call USA Gymnastics. Ask them for the contact information of your state ...
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| lumbar lordosis | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter just turned 6 years old and is in a developmental class. Her older sister is on team ...
A: The coach should be doing plenty of pelvic tilt conditioning with your daughter. The drills in my ...
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| Gymanstics | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter is currently in level 5 gymnastics and is age 11. She is an excellent tumbler and ...
A: The beauty of this sport is the work and the success then more work and more success. Every gymnast ...
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| Achilles tendon | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i've done some gymnastics but mostly dance and i hope you could give me advice on how to loosen my ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your ankle/tendon problems. When you do calf stretches, alternate between ...
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| daughter had appendix out | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Her competition season is due to start in September 2 weeks ago she had emergency surgery to have ...
A: Wow, I hope your daughter is feeling better soon. Unfortunately I cannot say whether it is safe for ...
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| the kip | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and about 85 pounds. She has been working on trying to get her KIP for a year ...
A: I am available in a small fitness studio in Toms River, NJ and will be also be available at 32 Count ...
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| Private lessons | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions regarding private lessons. First, do you recomend them? I have read ...
A: I do not really recommend private lessons unless the gymnast is level 9 or higher. On the lower ...
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| the kip | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and about 85 pounds. She has been working on trying to get her KIP for a year ...
A: The glide kip involves strength, timing, and even a bit of flexibility. If the timing is off the ...
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| period help | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter does gymnastics twice a week for four hours each day. This can be pretty tough when ...
A: She needs to eat extremely well and drink plenty of fluids. Please bring her to the doctor for the ...
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| fear on beam | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My 14 year old is trying to get to Level 8 but is afraid to do backhandspring on beam. She performs ...
A: It sounds like she is concentrating more on being nervous than on the skill itself. That can be ...
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| Tumbling | 7/30/2007 |
Q: My ten year old daughter is a level 6 gymnast and struggles with her tumbling. She tumbles with her ...
A: Your daughter's coach is right. Poor tumbling technique can cause damage to her knees. Since the ...
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| back handspring with bent leg | 7/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter has nice back handsprings on floor; however, on beam her one leg is always bent. I've ...
A: At this point it is a bad habit that the coach never helped your daughter correct. The coach is ...
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| Running a program | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I will try to compact this as best can. I am running a YMCA progam. I do not have a background in ...
A: The team is lucky you were there to help out! There are a few things you can do to learn more about ...
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| Does the Ache Ever Go Away? | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter has moved up to L8. She trains 16 hours a week and her coach wants her to ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that your daughter is in pain. Back and knee pain are NOT part of gymnastics ...
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| Too Old? | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Although I find this to be a completely stupid question in my mind I feel the urge to get it ...
A: That's a good question. The best thing to do is call the gymnastics facilities in your area to find ...
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| "Right" age for each level | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Before I ask, I know that every gymnast and every situation is different. I'm looking for ...
A: Six is the average age to start gymnastics. The girls that start at 1 or 2 years old are often ...
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| Competition Age | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I've read & enjoyed your responses & learned a lot about gymnastics here at allexperts. I am new to ...
A: The financial obligations in this sport are immense and it gets much more expensive as the gymnast ...
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| Competition Age | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I've read & enjoyed your responses & learned a lot about gymnastics here at allexperts. I am new to ...
A: I am so glad this site is useful to you. You may have trouble getting a straight answer because each ...
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| Coaches responsibilities | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have twin girls, age 7, that are competing in Level 4 CARA gymnastic meets. One of my girls ...
A: Wow, it sounds like you have very talented daughters! Yes, you are correct. It is the coach's ...
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| Coaching question | 7/19/2007 |
Q: How do you deal with young gymnasts who are whiny or disrespectful? I have a few who seem to ...
A: It would depend on their age and level. We had very few disrespectful gymnasts in my gym, but some ...
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| Quitting | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My daughter is ready to quit gymnastics after 6 years of competition. I wonder as a coach, what is ...
A: Just be honest with the coaches. Most coaches feel bad when a gymnast quits because of the bond and ...
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| music | 7/17/2007 |
Q: i work at a gymnastics summer camp and we have ashow coming up in 2 weeks. i was planning on ...
A: Unfortunately I do not have the compulsory music. USA Gymnastics sells the music for the compulsory ...
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| Contioning ans strength trainging | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I was a gymnast for 7 years and recently quit about 4 years ago. I wanted to maintain my muscle ...
A: Without knowing you I cannot give you a workout schedule. I have no idea how old you are, what level ...
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| Handstand to bridge | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My daughter has been trying to learn her handstand fall to bridge for several months with no ...
A: I would not recommend you coach your daughter at home. The coaches should be doing drills with your ...
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| flexability | 7/15/2007 |
Q: i am really inflexible and one of things i am supposed to have is all 3 sides splits all the way ...
A: The following is only a suggestion and it is for a healthy individual with a high level of sports or ...
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| Gymnastics | 7/14/2007 |
Q: However she is 12 years old but very flexible. Do you think she is to old to start learning that ...
A: Your daughter is not too old to start gymnastics. She does not need any skills to start taking ...
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| Nj Gyms | 7/14/2007 |
Q: In a past question you said you could recommend some good gyms in NJ. Which gyms would you ...
A: Rettigs, Cherry Hill, U. S. Gymnastics, Northstars, Hendersons, Paramount, Devlins. This is based ...
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| flexability | 7/14/2007 |
Q: i am really inflexible and one of things i am supposed to have is all 3 sides splits all the way ...
A: Normally I do not answer questions from gymnasts under eighteen, but the fact that a coach told you ...
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| Level 7 to Level 8 | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old that competed level 6 last year. My coach says that I'm doing very well and that ...
A: It sounds like you have had success so far and you seem to have good skills. Unfortunately I can not ...
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| Gymanastics fear?? | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter was promoted to level 6 this coming fall. When she made it she was elated. She does ...
A: Your daughter should not be doing this skill off a diving board, especially if she is continually ...
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| grips and uneven bars | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am an assistant coach at a gymnastics facility in Sweden, and we are wondering about using grips ...
A: Every gymnast is individual and not every gymnast needs grips. Many gymnasts in the USA get grips ...
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| changing gyms | 7/6/2007 |
Q: .. I'd like to know your opinion of our current situation. My daughter is 8 years old, training to ...
A: I am so sorry, but I have to agree with her coach on this one. As a former gym owner I know what it ...
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| Uneven Bars | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I've been working on a bail(overshoot) on the bars and I can't seem to keep my feet off the ground. ...
A: That is a very common problem, but it happens for many reasons. Sometimes it is the timing of your ...
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| Front Hip Circle - Straight Arm | 7/3/2007 |
Q: As a level 5 coach who receives gymnasts who have already learned the FHC, I am having extreme ...
A: That is such a common problem. The best way to have the problem corrected is to make sure they do ...
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| 9yr old gymnast | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I wrote to you before about my dd and the coach saying she doesn't finish well. I go to all her ...
A: Yes, I remember your question a short time ago. The coaches need to give the girls individual ...
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| Glide Kip | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter Jessica Christie is a Level 5 gymnast and is struggling with her glide kip. She has it ...
A: She needs drills for this skill. If the coaches are allowing her to perform this skill incorrectly ...
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| Gymnastics | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I started gymnastics when I was in year 3! and i stoped after 6 years which I deeply regret now! im ...
A: I cannot tell you whether any gymnastics centers will accept you as a student. The best thing to do ...
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| College Gymnastics | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Hey I am going to start training for my college gymnastics team and I need a solid web site with all ...
A: You need the FIG Book, Code of Points. USA Gymnastics sells that book. If you need some great ...
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| What to do! | 6/24/2007 |
Q: My daughter was a a gym on training team for 2 years, and was moving to level 4 this year. The owner ...
A: You should not ask your daughter to give up a dream. If the coaches are stating that your daughter ...
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| Can't get a kip | 6/23/2007 |
Q: My newly 9 year old, once again, level 4 gymnast has been working on her kip for about 1 1/2 years ...
A: Some times it does take a long time for a gymnast to get her kip. Many coaches do not perform enough ...
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| switching gyms | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a dilema!!!! I have 3 children the 2 youngest are both gymnasts - boy aged 11 and girl aged ...
A: Each child should be given the same opportunities when possible. There is nothing wrong with having ...
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| wrist strenght | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have a five yr. old that has been in gymnastics since 18mo. and complains about sore wrists after ...
A: There are many wrist exercises, but you really need to give your daughter a break from the gym one ...
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| L5 Handspring Vault | 6/19/2007 |
Q: My daughter recently moved to L5 and is working on her vault. She had a very good vault for L4, but ...
A: That is a common problem because in the level 4 vault the mat is resilient, but the vault table is ...
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| strength training | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for books I can use to help my level 7 gymnasts with strength and ...
A: The coaches should be doing plenty of conditioning with the gymnasts each day, at least 20% of the ...
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| Switch Leap | 6/16/2007 |
Q: Can you please explain how to do a switch leap ? I am right handed.When I do a regular split leap I ...
A: The following is only a suggestion and it is for a healthy individual with a high level of sports or ...
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| 4 year old abilities | 6/15/2007 |
Q: How common is it for a recently turned 4 year girl to be able to do a perfect cartwheel, back ...
A: That sounds like a very long day for a young child. I would suggest doing that once per week or ...
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| Standing back tucks | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am currently working on standing back tucks. My roundoff backhandspring back tucks are extremely ...
A: That is a great question! Unfortunately without seeing you performing this skill I cannot tell you ...
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| 4 year old abilities | 6/13/2007 |
Q: How common is it for a recently turned 4 year girl to be able to do a perfect cartwheel, back ...
A: That is real talent, but it will all be wasted if too many people focus on competition and intensity ...
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| Giants | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I run a recreational gym in a small town-we have a very small gym with nice equipment, but no pits ...
A: The best thing to do is continue with the baby giants. When the gymnasts can do baby giants on the ...
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| TOPS testing | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter is competing at level 4 and in a TOPS program. She will turn 7 in September. The ...
A: Unfortunately I am not sure what the current TOPS age requirements are. I have had gymnasts test at ...
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| Moving up | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Do you think it is better to let a one season L4 8 year old gymnast move up to L5 in order to ...
A: That depends on the child. I do not believe in holding back a gymnast, but sometimes a gymnast needs ...
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| straight arms | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My daughter (5 1/2) just started training for our level 4 team at our local gym. Last night they ...
A: While sitting or standing ask your daughter to straighten her arms. If they do not straighten all ...
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| Straddle giants | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I'm writing as my 14 yr old level 9 daughter is sobbing in the next room. I have tired consoling ...
A: The following is only a suggestion and it is for a healthy individual with a high level of sports or ...
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| Coming back after injury | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a level 8/9 gymnast who, while at a meet in February, dislocated and fractured her ...
A: Oh no, that's not good. Which website did you try? Sometimes when the www.StrengthTeacher.com ...
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| choreographer | 6/1/2007 |
Q: How can I find a good choreographer from my (new) Level 7 daughter's floor routine?
A: It is the coach's responsibility to find a choreographer, not the parent's. If the coach refused, ...
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| Coming back after injury | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a level 8/9 gymnast who, while at a meet in February, dislocated and fractured her ...
A: She really should have been doing conditioning and stretching at the gym all along to maintain her ...
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| Should my daughter compete | 5/29/2007 |
Q: ..I have a five year old daughter that will turn 6 in August. She has been selected for level 4 ...
A: Make sure it is a reputable gymnastics facility with a very well respected reputation in the ...
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| side somersault on beam | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have to teach a side somersault on beam as part of an upcoming coaching exam. Just wondered if ...
A: Many coaches start teaching a side somi as if they are teaching a side aerial. Once the gymnast is ...
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| reverse flyaway / front away on A bars | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Just wondered if you have any tips, progressions & conditioning that would help when learning / ...
A: Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your own personal safety. The following is only a ...
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| backhandsprings | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My seven year old daughter cheers and has been working on her backhandspring for some time now. She ...
A: I would need to see eight to twelve attempts of the skill in question to see if there is one ...
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| backhandsprings | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My seven year old daughter cheers and has been working on her backhandspring for some time now. She ...
A: Your daughter is most likely jumping up too much and not sitting back enough. In other words, she is ...
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| Flexible Back | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I want to join a gymnastics tumbling group. I think I will do fine, but people are telling me my ...
A: If you join a class the instructor will teach you how to become more flexible in a safe manner. ...
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| Gymnastics level | 5/22/2007 |
Q: my daughter, who is 11, is currently competing on a gymnastics team in Germany. We are going to ...
A: There really is no way for me to tell you what level your daughter will compete because every ...
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| Diets | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am a gymnast and lately my coaches think I need to go on a diet to lose some weight. I know I do ...
A: Purging and starving are so unhealthy that people have died from anorexia and bulimia. Please make ...
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| shoulder flexability | 5/16/2007 |
Q: We have a few girls that are really struggling with the front hand spring step out front hand spring ...
A: Yes, there are other stretches. Try having them perform a long bridge with their feet up on the ...
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| I need some tips, please! | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Goeller, Hello my name is Dana and I'm 13 years old. I know gymnastics ver,very well and I'm a big ...
A: *Please keep in mind that you could get injured if you do not do these exercises carefully and ...
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| Press to handstand conditioning | 5/14/2007 |
Q: For charity I have been challenged to learn a press to handstand (from straddle hold.) The quicker I ...
A: I have several drills for press handstands! I included a few below. The rest can be found in my ...
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| Starting out | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 6 yrs. old and she has done cheerleading for 3 years and we decided to try ...
A: A child usually will not push themselves too hard. She knows what she can do and if she loves the ...
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| getting back into gymnastics | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I gave up gymnastics 7 years ago when I had a knee injury and ended up getting pregnant while I was ...
A: Many people ask about starting gymnastics again after several years off. Each person is different ...
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| Mental Block on Vault | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My 12 yo daughter has been on a Compulsory, Recreation league team for 5 years now. She is a petite ...
A: There could be so many reasons a gymnast hesitates with a skill... This will sound like the ...
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| improving floor/vault | 4/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a rising level 8 gymnast. She just turned 12. She does well on beam and bars but ...
A: It sounds like your daughter is doing very well, but she does seem to need work with body tightness ...
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| shoulder popping & crooked tricks | 4/27/2007 |
Q: im a level 4 gymnast and, i was just wondering a few things about backhand springs. i have a really ...
A: The best thing to do is listen to your coach. You should not be attempting to learn this skill on ...
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| Gymnastics teacher | 4/27/2007 |
Q: The Kingsborough Community College, Continuing Education Department is seeking a Gymnastics teacher ...
A: I truly loved the 2 years I went to school there. I graduated in 1986. I am booked this Saturday and ...
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| Are parents always the last to know? | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Is is just me or are gymnastic mom & dads always the last ones to know what's going on with their ...
A: No, this is not how most gyms operate. It is inconsiderate. I worked at one gym that was horrible ...
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| stretching and punishment | 4/23/2007 |
Q: My daughter is finishing her level 4 season and we have had coaching issues throughout the season. ...
A: Punishment is NOT the answer and it is NOT what our sport is about. I produced National and State ...
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| backhandspring problem | 4/21/2007 |
Q: i can do a backhandspring on the trampoline and backtuck but i cant do one on the ground why??? is ...
A: It is normal to be able to perform the skill on trampoline first. Without actually seeing you ...
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| BackHandSPring problem | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I can do a back hand spring but every time i do it my legs are always bent when i come down..what ...
A: Make sure you discuss these ideas with your coach and ask for the coach to spot you. There could be ...
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| level 8 flight series | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Is it ok to do a back handspring - back walkover for the level 8 acro series on beam instead of back ...
A: I have seen a judge tell a group of gymnasts that it is ok, but that was few years ago. I do not ...
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| Beam | 9/3/2004 |
Q: My daughter is doing a report about the olympic gymnastics. She is wanting to know more about the ...
A: I am not sure who that person is, but USA Gymnastics has a whole history of gymnastiocs section on ...
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| Gymnastics in children | 8/25/2004 |
Q: My daughter has been doing gymnastics since she was 3 1/2, she is now 7. This year she will be ...
A: Yes, it is a great sport to compete in! I hope your daughter does find the right team to train and ...
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| gymnastics | 8/23/2004 |
Q: How do I select a coach for my daughter?
A: I would suggest you look in your local telephone book for gymnastics instruction and start calling ...
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| Beginner | 8/23/2004 |
Q: After recently watching the Olympics I fell in love with Gymnastics. I was thinking of taking ...
A: There is no perfect age or anything of the sort when it comes to starting gymnastics. I have seen ...
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| Press to handstand | 8/18/2004 |
Q: My daughter is 11 and competed level 9 last season. She is a very talented gymnast - very strong and ...
A: I cannot tell you what your daughter's coach will and will require for their elite program. I can ...
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| BACK (up so I can) WALKOVER (the bridge) | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I've been wondering...How do you do a back walkover? I ask because I've been trying for months and I ...
A: It is not safe to coach through emails, especially since I cannot see what you are doing right or ...
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| gymnastics info | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you have any good links about the code of points for women gymnastics, or any ...
A: There are no specific certifications to be a team coach. Most competitive level coaches were ...
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| probs. w/ back leg in leaps | 7/18/2004 |
Q: I have been a gymnast for about six years, and I have recently started coaching girls levels 5 and ...
A: That is a very common problem with split leaps. You have the right idea; the girls should kick their ...
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| Levels | 7/17/2004 |
Q: What are all the levels, and what is modified?
A: There are 10 levels in USA Gymnastics. There is no such thing as a modified level. Levels 1-6 are ...
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| Chosing Gym Facility | 7/15/2004 |
Q: My daughter aged 10 starting doing gymnastic as an AAU Level 2 in 9/2001 and is now starting her ...
A: I no longer own my club. We did have an amazing staff and a few kids heading toward elite level. Two ...
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| help for my daughter | 7/13/2004 |
Q: my 5 year old daughter has loved gymnastics from day 1 she has her round off back handspring down ...
A: You should see progress from month to month with your daughter. Each child progresses differently ...
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| new to gymnastics | 7/13/2004 |
Q: My daughter is currently enrolled in a rec. gymnastics class for the summer. She will be 4 in ...
A: It is the coach's job is to help the gymnast overcome fears. If something hurt your daughter during ...
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| gymnastics | 7/7/2004 |
Q: My daughter is five years old and has been taking gymnastics for three years. She is very talented ...
A: My best friend lives in Weston! I hear it is beautiful there. Believe it or not, she is a former ...
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| Knee injuries | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have been in gymnastics for about 6 1/2 to 7 years and i recently had to stop because of my knee. ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. I went through a similar situation. In 1978 I was told to ...
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| New | 6/18/2004 |
Q: I'm 13 and want to be in gymnastics is it to late to start? What are some tips to get start?
A: There is no perfect age or anything of the sort when it comes to starting gymnastics. I have seen ...
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| Rips | 6/15/2004 |
Q: My teammates and I do bars 5 hours a week, and have been doing so for many years. Their hands are ...
A: You may actually be taking too good care of your hands. You are making your hands even softer with ...
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| Bridges | 6/11/2004 |
Q: My six year old has just been moved up to preteam and is having trouble with Bridges. She says it ...
A: If your daughter's back hurts during bridges you may want to take her to a doctor. It is up to the ...
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| daughter thinks she can do it all | 6/10/2004 |
Q: in april she managed to get into our clubs over five club. she is extremely passionate about ...
A: You can support your daughter by continuing to bring her to the class she loves. In addition to ...
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| gymnastics for 5 year old | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS FOR YOU. 1.WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM A COACH? 2.WHAT SHOULD THE COACH EXPECT ...
A: Your questions are very common. I can not fully answer each one at this time. I usually limit one ...
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| Training Schedule | 5/20/2004 |
Q: My daughter is 4 years 10 months old and has been participating in Level 1 gym since January. I have ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. There is nothing wrong with this schedule ...
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| Training Hours | 5/14/2004 |
Q: I have a daughter who will be 7 this month. She has been training at a Pre-competitive level for a ...
A: It is not "normal." Your daughter has been blessed with talent and a passion for the sport. If the ...
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| safety | 4/20/2004 |
Q: what is the safety aspect when related to flexibility testing
A: That is a very broad topic. The coach running the flexibility program should be knowledgeable and ...
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| Illusions | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I have a a question for ya and i hope you can answer it. ...
A: An illusion is not an easy skill. It takes years of dance training just to become strong and ...
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| Hi,
I used to be a gymnast... | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I used to be a gymnast (from elementary-8th grade), and I started doing club gymnastics again last ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your injuries. I have a drills and conditioning book. There is conditioning ...
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| Need help on bars and beam :) | 2/9/2004 |
Q: my name is LeAnna and i'm 15 years old. i'm working on gaining new skills in gymnastics, and my ...
A: There arte too many questions here and it is impossible to tell you how to correct skills without ...
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| Gymnastics (duh) | 5/20/2003 |
Q: My brother started gym about 5 or 6 years ago. He was moved up to team... so on and so forth. He was ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your problem. I can not do anything to change your mother's mind. Ask the ...
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| jumping | 5/12/2003 |
Q: First off I am not a gymnastics person but since there is no expert advice section for Karate, I ...
A: Go to some human performance and sports science sites. Some of them list exercises and drills along ...
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| LOTSA questions! | 4/1/2003 |
Q: i have ALOT of questions for you! 1) My leaps are not very good. I'm super flexible and strong. I ...
A: The leap is more complicated than it seems. Make sure your are swinging the front leg up fast and ...
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| Coaches? | 10/14/2002 |
Q: I am a new gym club owner and I have been looking for a head coach for my girls level 4-10. I ...
A: Place ads in the local newspapers, on college bulletin boards, and in the classified section on the ...
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| booster clubs | 7/22/2002 |
Q: Karen, I am interested infinding out club owners benefits from a booster club. Would you be able to ...
A: I am not really sure what the difference is between a booster club and a parent's organization. I ...
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