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To Gymnastics Parents & Coaches: “Sometimes, I get concerned…”

Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Kathe Jones.

I attend a lot of gymnastics meets as part of my fit testing and design research for Motionwear. In the process, I see a lot of gymnastic coaching and parents of gymnasts in action. And sometimes, I get concerned…

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Super Strength

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Bob Wilson.

What always amazes me is how so many competitive gymnasts are able to combine physical strength with inner strength…

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What I Think Makes a Great Gymnastics Coach

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Kathe Jones.

Gymnastic coaching is an interesting business – on one hand, you want to do anything it takes to help your gymnasts succeed and on the other, you’ve got to remember that they’re still human.

I think being able to find that balance is a hallmark of great gymnastic coaching, that and…

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Gymnastics, Self Doubt and Success

Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Bob Wilson.

Self doubt can become a big stumbling block for a competitive gymnast, or any other high performance athlete for that matter. Unlike basketball, soccer or even a sport like tennis, a gymnast occupies a very lonely “stage” and is critiqued so precisely and instantly that it is utterly unrelatable to team sports.
I have [...]

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