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  1. C

    MAG stretching for boys

    We were out of town last week, and our gym is closed this week, so my 6yo has had a 2 week break from gym. Before we left, I asked his coach if there was anything he should do at home. Coach said to stretch and work on press handstands. DS has been working on all three splits this week, but...
  2. munchkin3

    MAG How many future stars boys homeschool?

    The post on how many hours got me thinking. I wonder how many of the top finishers in the future stars 10/11/12/13 actually home school and focus solely on gymnastics? I know the a few kids who do homeschool and train 30 or more hours a week....8 years and up. Just wondering if it is the norm.
  3. Azgymmiemom

    MAG Gyms in/near Hattiesburg, MS with boys program

    Okay, so the title says most of it. We have a very nice family at our gym with a young boy who we invited to team. They are a military family and are being relocated to Hattiesburg, MS. We are very sad to see them go, but they would like to keep him in gymnastics! What are some gyms you would...
  4. Scott W.

    Coaches Starting boys pre-team! Tips?

    Hey everybody! First a little background. I was a competitive gymnast as a youth (age 5-15, I'm 29 now), and have been teaching recreational gymnastics/tumbling for the past 4 years or so. Our gym is small and only recently started an artistic girls team. I've been confronted with (and have...
  5. C

    Coaches How to get boys dancing? PLEASE HELP!

    I am new to coaching boys and it is almost time for our big end of the year show! I need advice in getting my 5-10 year old boys moving for the floor routine! Any song suggestions, dance moves, games and advice is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!
  6. heatherncastro

    Beginner boys

    My son just started gymnastics about 6 months ago. He really loves it , and his coach says he's doing great. He is 7 , going to be 8 in April . I just want him to have fun , and try his best. Anyway , he's really trying on that cartwheel but just can't seem to get his legs straight lol ., how...
  7. J

    Parents Level 4 boys awards

    Hi. I'm a parent of a new gymnast that will be competing for the first time in a couple of weeks. He is 7, and level four. I was wondering how they do awards for his level, and any other insight some of you might have. I've heard several things... Achievement awards (blue ribbon for 9.0 and...
  8. T

    Coaches Coaching Boys in this new Era

    So as we all know boys (especially in the younger years) have a much shorter attention span, and a much greater need to burn off energy than girls do. It has been this way since the beginning of time. However, it seems it is getting worse and worse as time goes on for both genders. With all...
  9. Clover

    Parents When to Start Boys

    Hello. I have a DD who started pre-school classes when she was 4 and now does competitive gym. She was quite focused at 4 and wanted to do gym, so it was an easy decision. My DS in closing in on 4 yo, and he is totally different. He is interested in starting gym but is no where near as...
  10. F

    Boys Gymnastics Coach Position Available

    New gym in Evergreen, Colorado seeking part-time boys coach for recreational and team programs. Position begins in Jan. 2014. Pay is hourly, $10-$15/hour, depending on experience. Looking for a professional, enthusiastic individual with solid gymnastics coaching experience to help build our...
  11. OwlGalLiz

    MAG Good luck to all the boys today

    DS is excited to be enroute to his very first meet along with his teammate (level 5) and neighbor (yay for carpooling). A third boy from our bus stop is competing today too (for another gym). Good luck to all the boys!
  12. F

    Boys gymnastics in the UK

    I can't recall seeing any posts about the boys competitive system in the UK. I have a little man in a development squad. He's too young to compete at the moment and I'm perfectly happy watching him trying really hard and gaining confidence. He's made a sudden leap in progress in the last month...
  13. T

    Coaches boys equipment.

    does anyone know where a good place to find a used boys ring tower or other equipment would be? our gym is located in Spokane,Washington
  14. C

    Coaches Boys and bars! Help!

    My one hour boys (ages 5-10) HATE going on the bars, I try to make it fun by doing monkey hangs and silly little things. I am running out of ideas and fast since this is my first year coaching, any ideas to keep these boys engaged?!
  15. C

    Coaches Boys, boys, boys!

    New at teaching boys, picked up a few boys classes this year because they just looked too much fun not to be apart of! I am loving my classes so far and have great kids! If anyone had any ideas for drills, warm ups and even games I would love to switch up class a little bit :] Thank you!:)
  16. N

    Coaches Level 8 boys gymnastics

    Hey there, I am a relatively new coach at the YMCA where I work and I have two gymnasts who need to compete level 8. I am a former gymnast so I know they have enough skills to compete, my question is: Is there a handbook or something that tells me what skills they need and what each is worth...
  17. D

    WAG Follow up on how boys work uneven bars :)

    enjoy!
  18. profmom

    MAG boys' floor choreography

    Curious after reading through the thread on the girls' side -- how does your gym do choreography for the optional boys' routines? Now having been to some optional meets for girls, I can see how good choreography that plays to a gymnast's strengths can make a difference. I would imagine it is the...
  19. aileenmaryf

    Coaches Help! Boys classes, and special needs classes?

    At my gym, I currently coach two classes that are giving me trouble: Boys only, and "Adapted" gymnastics (for kids with special needs) 1. Boys only The boys class I coach is for boys only (technically ages 4-6yrs but there is one 3 yr. old). We have a fairly small program which is expanding and...
  20. LilHawkMom

    MAG Excellent article on the decline of boys gymnastics

    It makes me so sad about the state of boys gymnastics and college level gymnastics. This article is right about several things. A couple of things: The open ending scoring, I always wondered why jo boys do this vs jo girls and even college girls don't do this. Would an excel program work for...

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