MAG Help with NPR story on the challenges of boys' gymnastics?

[laurel]

Hello! I'm a reporter at NPR (National Public Radio), and I'm working on a story about how much harder it is to find gyms for boys' gymnastics, and how men's gymnastics doesn't get as much attention, etc.

I'm a former gymnast myself, and the gym where I went certainly didn't have any offerings for boys.

I've read some helpful threads on this forum already on this topic -- from parents struggling to find a gym for their boys, or who are are frustrated by the lack of offerings besides ninja classes, as well as from coaches explaining the reasons behind the limited boys' programs.

If any of these are you, get in touch! I would reach out to you but I don't see a way to do so. Please drop me an email at [email protected] with your situation and how to contact you. I'd also love to hear from the boys themselves, if they have struggled to stay in the sport. Thanks for considering!

 

[Kico]

My daughter's first gym has a pretty robust boys program. After interacting with more and more gyms I've seen how rare that is though. Always wondered why. Will be interested to read your story!

 

[Dahlialover]

“Our Flipping Boys” is a very active men’s gymnastics parent/coach Facebook group where people often discuss these issues. I recommend posting there.

 

[JBS]

I'm working on a story about how much harder it is to find gyms for boys' gymnastics

I don't know if it's really hard to find... just might be further away. If you are not in a major city... then the drive to a gym with a men's program could be sizable.