Parents How to find good clinics to attend on the east coast (NY)

[Jkgg05]

I'm on the East Coast (NY). My daughter is on the USAG developmental track and she asked if she could do a clinic or camp this summer. I looked at a few camps but a couple of them looked more like "fun" camps where they mix swimming and things like that with Gymnastics training. I was trying to find more of a clinic type place where she can go for 2-3 hours do a practice session with top developmental coaches and get some extra training in that isn't with the same home coaches she always works with. Is there a place to look them up or is there a place to find these clinics that have high level coaches? Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Jerode]

It may not what you are looking for but many of the colleges have camps. We like the ones Penn State University have throughout the year. They allow a small deposit and make payments if that is a need. LSU is more of a hike, but the camp there allowed the same. I would encourage looking at colleges with a D1 gymnastics program as a consideration. Many have coaches and athletes that are at a high level and seem to enjoy working with younger gymnasts.

 

[glitterrays]

I'm on the East Coast (NY). My daughter is on the USAG developmental track and she asked if she could do a clinic or camp this summer. I looked at a few camps but a couple of them looked more like "fun" camps where they mix swimming and things like that with Gymnastics training. I was trying to find more of a clinic type place where she can go for 2-3 hours do a practice session with top developmental coaches and get some extra training in that isn't with the same home coaches she always works with. Is there a place to look them up or is there a place to find these clinics that have high level coaches? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Rutgers I think might have... https://www.facebook.com/RUGymnasti...𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗶𝘀-𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘-goru-h/1502347658559594/ I'd look into it, not super far from NY

 

[Jkgg05]

@glitterrays @Jerode Thank you for the reply. I will look into both options! I am curious how a camp like this would compare or differ from something done at a private location not affiliated with a D1 school? I had found one in MA at South Shore Gymnastics Academy called the Dream Big team. They list a few special coaches Mihai Brestyan, Jose Vasquez, Courtney Harrington. I believe there was also another on in NJ called Shooting Stars they also list some past guest coaches from various colleges. I'm just trying to debate what is the best worthwhile investment in choosing maybe 1 or 2 for her to attend.

 

[34gymcoach]

Hi! We are hosting an awesome event in Massachusetts in July! The choices are either Fri 7/24 or Sat 7/26! (You can do both days too, and you would receive 20% off the 2nd day ). We all train from
9-3 with a catered lunch break. We are having Mihai Brestyan, Jose Vasquez and more. It will be a working training events with fun sprinkled in! Everyone will also receive a special leotard. You can DM me for more info if you are interested!

 

[gym_dad32608]

I have stated this before, but my, perhaps unpopular, opinion is that camps are a waste of time and especially money. The exception being when one is near recruiting age and is going to visit campus/programs. These are my points behind that
- Most camps are not long enough nor expose your athlete for any extended period to these "expert" coaches. Camps tend to be a hodge-podge of random coaches with maybe one or two high profile coaches spread out over all the campers and all the days.
- The instruction your athlete may receive can be completely different or even contradicting the coaching that they receive on a regular basis at their home gym. This could actually lead to setbacks once they get back because they are trying to incorporate something they learned at camp during normal training.

There can be many reasons where it is valid to attend a camp (networking, fun, scouting new gym/location, etc), I just dont believe gymnastics training is one of them. Just manage your expectations. Money and time would be better invested in home gym (assuming one is at a capable gym) and working more with the coaches that they will see every day through their career.

 

[Jerode]

I have stated this before, but my, perhaps unpopular, opinion is that camps are a waste of time and especially money. The exception being when one is near recruiting age and is going to visit campus/programs. These are my points behind that
- Most camps are not long enough nor expose your athlete for any extended period to these "expert" coaches. Camps tend to be a hodge-podge of random coaches with maybe one or two high profile coaches spread out over all the campers and all the days.
- The instruction your athlete may receive can be completely different or even contradicting the coaching that they receive on a regular basis at their home gym. This could actually lead to setbacks once they get back because they are trying to incorporate something they learned at camp during normal training.

There can be many reasons where it is valid to attend a camp (networking, fun, scouting new gym/location, etc), I just dont believe gymnastics training is one of them. Just manage your expectations. Money and time would be better invested in home gym (assuming one is at a capable gym) and working more with the coaches that they will see every day through their career.

Neat consideration. Thanks for sharing and encouraging a different thought pattern.