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  1. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    It's disappointing to witness such widespread paranoia and petty character attacks when someone simply disagrees with you and some of your hero posters and followers. Very unamerican (or just weak.)
  2. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    What's not right? Kids can practice gymnastics at home. My opinion, which offends people here. Too bad. Get over it.
  3. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    I don't know him. But I tried to understand him, which offended a few popular posters (and some of their followers). On that thread, @dunno took a position about twisting that I thought would be repeated here because @dunno was so adamant that there IS ONLY one correct approach to twisting...
  4. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    You are indeed confusing posters. I simply prefer to preserve my anonymity and focus on truth instead of resumes to avoid nurturing prejudice (and ignorance). I regret disclosing that my husband and I have doctorate degrees. I don't demand special treatment (and I don't give any). Yet I...
  5. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    Thank you for asking. I education off the radar I don't find your accusations fair (or even credible without seriously twisting the sequence of exchanges). I am interested in truth, without much concern for egos. I don't plan to defend myself again. Please try to stay focused on your...
  6. Alyssa S.

    MAG motivating/discipline

    A split infinitive in your repeated post?? I thought you said you were excellent at English? Maybe some humility is appropriate? Meaning: there is probably a lot that you do not understand. And that's okay. We're in this together. :)
  7. Alyssa S.

    MAG motivating/discipline

    Coach asking parents for advice and input? Then, I would have confidence and faith in their ability to work through it. Has anyone discussed holding a conference where the gymnasts themselves identify the issues AND ask the gymnasts themselves to determine the consequences of bad and good...
  8. Alyssa S.

    MAG motivating/discipline

    What don't you understand (if you are being sincere)?
  9. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    Personally, I am in a learning mode. I want to understand. I think, for most athletes, it will make a huge difference to help each one to identify the optimal roundoff, and the optimal twist. I think research with peer-reviewed publication is ripe, if it doesn't exist. And I think the topic...
  10. Alyssa S.

    MAG motivating/discipline

    Coaches and gym owners could benefit greatly by identifying parents that are fully capable of making serious contributions. The fact that parents feel their hands tied is palpable and unfortunate. I believe there is a market for future gyms that LEARN to synergize habitually--not...
  11. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    Thanks! Might your conclusion be different after considering whether the switch (thru a new gym or new coach) to the proper/dominant side (say, at age 6 to 10), could eventually provide better results for the gymnast? Some coaches seem to believe this switch is optimal; while others seem to...
  12. Alyssa S.

    WAG Does USAG compulsory text and exemplar video lead Righties to Right-hurdle RO?

    There should be no genuine dispute that people (especially younger children) can be taught to use the non dominant side with repetition. After several years and thousands of non-dominant-side cartwheels, a 6 -year old will be BETTER--much better-- with the non dominant side. The prior posts...

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