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    Women Phasing out compulsories?

    I was talking to a head coach recently about why her gym dropped developmental levels 1-5. She said the national trend is to focus on Xcel because there is less attrition in that program. Among many reasons, he said it's more like optionals because of the focus on individual strengths. She...
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    Coaches Can the bridge kick over in level 2 be reversed?

    Thank you
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    Coaches Can the bridge kick over in level 2 be reversed?

    Sounds like a possible deduction at level 2 really isn't the issue here. It's connecting skills down the road where it might come into play. I'll pass on the suggestion that learning walkovers and cartwheels on both sides is a good idea. Thanks to both of you for your input.
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    Coaches Can the bridge kick over in level 2 be reversed?

    A Mom I know is concerned that her daughter is doing a right cartwheel in the level 2 floor routine, but a left leg kick over. She heard this is a deduction. Do any coaches out there know if this is true? Thanks in advance.
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    Gymnasts HS Senior - life after gymnastics

    There are so many sports with organized adult leagues. I learned how to play tennis first, then I tried swimming, then many years later I learned to ski race. Sometimes these are called masters leagues. It has nothing to do with being a master of sport or anything, it just means adult. Look them...
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    Parents Competitive Gymnastics tuition costs

    I pay for our 6 year old grandson's pre-team program. I pay $250 US dollars per month for 4 hours of training per week.
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    Parents What Are We Feeding These Kids!?!

    Quality carbs are great for energy needs, but for satiety athletes need fat and protein. Along with the energy foods, have meatballs, beef patty melts, meat burritos, chicken nuggets, beef jerky, tuna sandwich, eggs, cheese, and sardines. These foods pack in the calories, are nutrient dense, and...
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    Men Training hours and days

    In my humble opinion that number of training hours per week is inappropriate for a ten year old, much less a seven year old. It's too demanding on a developing young body and mind. The financial hit for that much training and his constant absence can be a stress on the whole family as well. I'd...
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    Parents How to you deal with the Mom drama at the gym?

    These parents sound like predators! Good to stay out of their territory if possible. What a nightmare to have to deal with.
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    Off Topic Podcast topics for new show! [pod(CAST HANDSTAND)]

    Sounds great! I just subscribed. Thank you for your time and effort on other's behalf.
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    Parents New gymnast added to group

    Until you have taught something, you don't fully know it. This is a fantastic way to get your daughter to think about the routines in more detail and from a third person perspective. It will benefit her tremendously... I promise.
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    Parents Would you stay for preteam?

    Until a kid has basic strength, flexibility and is at least 6-7 years old privates tend to be a waste of money... just my opinion as a previous gymnast, coach, parent, and now grandparent. What you could do is enroll her in class twice a week, or work on strength and flexibility at home. Most...
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