“As a pediatrician for hundreds of families (both athletes and non athletes) as well as the team physician for several different sports, I have...
Read MoreIs it a Jammed Finger or Something Else? Often an athlete explains they “jammed” their finger and ask how long should they protect it? First, let’s...
Read MoreWinter Is Coming… So Is The Competitive Season! As winter approaches, so does the competitive season. All the effort put into this past summer in...
Read MorePlanning and hosting gymnastics meets can be a daunting task, but there are some simple ways to alleviate the stress and ensure a successful event....
Read MoreWith year-round sport’s specialization for many young athletes (while not my recommendation, I certainly know it’s common), summer offers some great...
Read MoreAs the competitive season is winding down, gymnasts, parents and coaches are all starting to think and plan for what comes next. For compulsory...
Read MoreBalance 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...
Read MoreGymnastics levels can be confusing to understand. In USAG there are two different programs with different sets of levels. There is the Developmental...
Read MoreThis hurdle sequence has been my go-to for coaching compulsory vault over the years. It is an easy and efficient way to drill the correct position to...
Read MoreDid you know that the routines in 2021 are new for all the compulsory levels? Every eight years brings new floor and beam choreography, floor music,...
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