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    Off Topic I have a job interview and have no idea on how to prepare!

    If you respond promptly to their emails, show up on time, and have a pleasant attitude- you will be an unstoppable young coach :)
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    Coaches Gymnast Win

    Nothing more than a "nice job!" at the meet, typically - like others have said, I care more about technique and adjustments than judge's opinion. I do post a leaderboard during meet season of top scorers per event and level in the gym for all to see and update after every meet. We also have a...
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    WAG restroom debacle at comp

    The protocol for if the next gymnast is up, but not present is- coach informs the judge. This may be done before or after the routine- if after, they may be scored under the wrong name and it will be corrected. Names are unrelated to scores. Coach should be keeping an eye on the order so they...
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    Coaches Conditioning

    I think the TOPs abilities will also help you with this- ex. pullover is weak? rope climb. kips are weak? leg lifts. casts are weak? presses. they really do cover most of your needs.
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    Coaches Conditioning

    I think the TOPs physical abilities are a pretty darn good blueprint for developing the foundational strength you need for gym. https://usagym.org/women/tops/
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    Parents Help with asking the right questions

    There are so, so (so) many factors to consider in predicting gymnastics success - many of which you can't see or control. 4 is extremely young - appropriate considerations might sound like "is she having fun?", "is she safe?".
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    Parents Royal Gymnastics.. what's the magic sauce?

    Do tell...
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    WAG Help needed: Clear hips

    The problem as I see it is: when you reach the bottom of the swing- the candle position. Your toes are pointed toward the ceiling- now they can't go anywhere else if your goal is handstand. The next thing that happens is you start tilting your head up- then you continue rotating as if it were a...
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    WAG Vault - layout to flat back?

    Coach is from 3025 - it's a great drill. New handspringers tend to view the table/resi as an obstacle rather than a tool for repulsion - end up getting 'stuck' on the table before teetering off the other side. This drill can teach them to flip without using the hands - clear the table first...
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    WAG chalking up

    Also curious as to why it is so popular... I know folks like the sort of paper mache texture that water+chalk makes, but even if you get a nice sticky paste, isn't that just going to fill in the grain of the bar more and create a smoother, slicker surface? Maybe they like it because it's...
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    Coaches Seeking Grips Wisdom

    Hey folks- I'd love it if someone could check my grips knowledge... I myself was only a gymnast long enough to go through two pairs of hibar/rings grips, and until the last few years when asked about grips would usually respond "uhhh... whatever your previous coach recommended!" First question...
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    Parents Springboard spring settings for 7-9 year old level 6/7’s

    It's tricky because unless your gym has multiple runways and tables to accommodate different vault settings - you can waste a lot of training time changing settings. I have made the call to have gymnasts vault on a sub-optimal springboard or table setting because I prioritized getting the...
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    Coaches spotting two skills in a row

    When I do spotting in motion, I'll either do a silly little kneeling shuffle or I'll take slow, careful steps towards the spotting location. I worry that gymnasts alter their tumbling if they see their coach jumping around to get into position - I would if I was tumbling! I have a question...
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    Coaches spotting two skills in a row

    Imo not worth it to spot the double... better to get the single backhandspring so quick that the double is easily achievable. Any big errors on 1 BHS will make the double terrible - and any small errors will make the double rough. Since the best drill for learning a double back handspring is a...
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    Gymnasts Squat on deduction

    I know there is a specific deduction for this "Alternate foot placement" but I can't remember the range.. approx. .1-.3? I find a lot of gymnasts don't spend a lot of time in squat ons, so aren't very comfy in the balanced position... imagine how many seconds you've held a handstand over your...
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