Pinnacle Gymnastics in 3-D: Observations from a Mother, Coach, and Business Owner

As the competitive season is winding down, gymnasts, parents and coaches are all starting to think and plan for what comes next. For compulsory...

Balance beam is often not the favorite event for athletes or coaches. However, that does not have to be the case. Balance beam can be fun and stress...

Gymnastics levels can be confusing to understand. In USAG there are two different programs with different sets of levels. There is the Developmental...

Dear Simone Biles As a coach, I want to thank you for being a great role model for my athletes.

Does your daughter want to experience gymnastics competitions and learn routines? Check out Pinnacle's new Recreational In House Team!

We are very excited to announce that new changes are coming your way on June 1st! We are revamping our Advanced Recreational classes to improve our...

Every year we receive many questions and inquiries about our competitive team options. At Pinnacle we offer USAG's Development Program Levels 3-10...

We are so grateful that we were able to have a competitive season. Last year ended without State and Regional meets and it made us appreciate this...

Fear is a common feeling in gymnastics. It is both expected and appropriate at times. In fact, as gymnasts progress through the levels fear, helps to...

Regardless of whatlevel you are there are many ways to use a floor bar at home. There are not only many bar drills that can be done, but there are...

Playing a board game with your preschooler can not only be fun, but it can also teach many character traits without even trying. Check out these five...

Xcel Bronze is a USA Gymnastics competitive level. It allows gymnasts to showcase their skills on a competitive level against other USAG gym clubs in...

Need a reason to smile? These routines will surely put a smile on your face. Check out these 10 fun floor routines performed by elite gymnasts. These...

Missing college and Elite gymnastics on TV? Check out these must watch vaults. Take note on how the vaults progress and the apparatus itself changes...

What are Skill Requirements? Skill requirements are a list of skills that are taught in each level. Great skill requirements should be: Progressive...

With gymnastics season ending so suddenly, many of us missed out on the opportunity to see some of the best gymnastics of the season. For those of...

Coming up with ideas to keep a two year old occupied can be challenging. Here are a few art activities to try. These activities will not only be fun...

Join us for extra team practice this summer! Each week we will focus on a different event and skills. Camps will be divided by level. This camp is...

Resilience, the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, is an absolute necessity for successful gymnasts. Gymnastics is a sport that requires...

Dear Gymnasts, I hope you know...

Parent’s want to help their child to succeed. However, gymnastics is a tough at home sport. Gymnastics requires equipment and often a spotter to be...

Your kids will be out of school before you know it! Prepare for their time off by signing up for Winter Break camps at Pinnacle. Winter Break camps...

Gymnastics is a sport that requires continued growth physically and mentally. Just as soon as you master one skill it is time for the next....

5 Kip Drills You Can Do At Home The kip is a milestone skill in gymnastics. For many gymnasts, the kip is the first skill that provides a true...

Who to watch at the 2019 US National Gymnastics Championships

4 Steps to Keep Your Gymnast Safe Let's face it, gymnastics can be a risky sport. However, there are ways to eliminate many of the risks in the sport...

4 Steps to Maximize Gymnastics Class Time Gymnastics classes and practices always seem to fly by. As a coach, it seems like there is never enough...

Pinnacle Competitive Team 2019: A Season in Review

10 Concepts Introduced in Parent Tot Gymnastics Parent tot classes are so much more than gymnastics. These classes for 18-36 month olds provide an...

Understanding Gymnastics Scores for Your Athlete

Top 5 Things to Look For in a Competitive Gymnastics Team Having your child participate in competitive gymnastics provides many great opportunities....

On the Competitive Team, meet days are fun and a little stressful for both the gymnast and the parent. Check out these 5 tips to help make the ...

The Difference Between Xcel and Junior Olympic Team at Pinnacle One of my jobs is to evaluate athletes to help them find the best place for them on...

Building Balance Beam Confidence Beam is my favorite event to coach (most days). In my head, everything on beam should be easy, it has all been...

7 Reasons I am Grateful for My Athletes There is so much to be thankful for as a coach. I am truly grateful that my job isn't really work. It is a...

5 at Home Cartwheel Tips from a Gymnastics Coach A cartwheel is a basic gymnastics skill and a skill that everyone can learn. Every child loves to be...

The New Level 6/7 Vault: What are they looking for? What is the new level 6/7 vault?

2019 Championship Gymnastics Kansas City Gymnastics fans across the country will gather in Kansas City this August for the 2019 US National...

Top Six Gross Motor Skills for 5 Year Olds Gross motor skills are movements that involve the large muscles of the arms, legs, and torso. These...

Tips for Helping the Young Reader As reading continues to happen earlier and earlier, it can sometimes be a frustrating process for both the child...

5 Ways to Enjoy the Playground with Your Child Outdoor play is crucial to children and provides so many great benefits! Exploration, risk-taking,...

Positive Coaching Tips from Coach Wooden Coach Wooden is considered by many to be the best NCAA basketball coach ever, with an overall record of...

Winter Break Camps Kansas City December will be here before we know it. December brings fun, excitement, holidays, and family time. However, it also...

Winter Break Camps Pinnacle Gymnastics 2018 Your kids will be out of school before you know it! Prepare for their time off by signing up for Winter...

What is fine motor and why is it important? Fine motor skills are movements involving the smaller muscles groups such as those in the hands and...

Gymnastics Attire: What Attire Does My Daughter Need for Gymnastics? Gymnasts need very little to start their first class (learn more about ...

Continuing Education for Coaches at Pinnacle Gymnastics As a gymnastics coach, continuing education is crucial. The rules and technique change...

Everything You Need to Know For the 2018 US National Championships Regardless of if you are a competitive gymnast, a recreational gymnast, or a fan...

Confidence and Consistency = Skills Coaching is much more than having great drills. In order to help your athlete you must prepare them...

Breaking the Front Handspring Vault Down to Create Drills