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

Are you ready to discover the amazing world of gymnastics and the stellar coaches at Pinnacle Gymnastics? In this blog post, we will shine a...

Are you ready to discover the amazing world of gymnastics and the stellar coaches at Pinnacle Gymnastics? In this blog post, we will shine a...

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

A vault can be broken up into multiple different phases: Run, hurdle, punch, preflight, block, post flight, and landing. The focus for the following...

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

This 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...

Pullovers are one of those basic gymnastics skills that look like they should be super simple to learn (see also: cartwheels and backward rolls), but...

Starting a new class or joining a new team or group can be overwhelming, especially if you do not already know someone who is on the team or in the...

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...

6 Fun Drills for Preschool Cartwheels A cartwheel is a foundation skill necessary to gymnastics development. It is a skill that comes easy to some...

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...

10 Ways To Connect with Students A teacher or coach's job is to teach their students. Teachers and coaches are evaluated on their ability to...

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...

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

The holidays are here and people are starting to think about their New Year's resolutions. This year, start early and set yourself up for success to...

Parent and Coach Communication As a director of a successful recreational gymnastics program, I get to train many of the new coaches. The first part...

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...

Coaching Philosophy A coaching philosophy is a way for a coach to identify a purpose, coaching values, and a leadership style.It is an important...

Teaching Gymnastics Progressions: The Process vs The Product

The Keys to Positive Coaching A good coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life.A bad coach can be one of the most...

Reasons To Use Games in Dance Class

How to Individualize Coaching: Cues and Connections There are many ways coaches can coach in a class or team setting. The basis of coaching starts...

Keys to Classroom Management: Understanding the ABC's of Behavior Understanding the ABC’s of behavior help to run a smoother class, whether teaching...

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...

The Importance of Sleep for Athletes Sleep is a very undervalued tool in an athlete’s recovery period throughout the day. Even outside of athletics,...

Increasing Self-Confidence in Athletes Self-confidence in athletes plays a major role in performance. Within all athletics, or anything in life for...

100+ Hula Hoop Ideas for Kids of All Ages I was lucky to be asked to present at the Region 3 USA Gymnastics Conference.My workshop was called 100+...

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

Are Trampolines Safe?

Breaking the Front Handspring Vault Down to Create Drills

101 Ways to Add Variety on Balance Beam Regardless of what level you coach there are many ways to make beam exciting. Gymnastics classes for kids...

The Triple Impact Competitor Workshop for Pinnacle Athletes Pinnacle is proud to be a partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance. Last season, we...

Empowerment: Pillar of Character for Athletes and Coaches

Region 3 Congress I love learning about gymnastics and was fortunate to be able to attend Region 3 Congress in Dallas, Texas last weekend. I have...

Let's Do It Right: Learning a Back Handspring vs. Just Throwing It When it comes to tumbling there are at least two approaches….."Just throw it" and...

Coach 2 Coach - Continuing Education for Gymnastics Coaches This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the first ever Coach2Coach retreat -...

Meet Coach Greg Greg Henning is the Youth Fitness Manager at Pinnacle Gymnastics. He received his bachelor’s degree in sports administration in 2015...

The Differences Between JO and Xcel One of my jobs is to evaluate athletes to help them find the best competitive option. It's a role that I used to...

Understanding the Junior Olympic Levels in Gymnastics Gymnastics levels can be confusing to understand. In USAG there are two different programs...

How do coaches decide which level is best for my gymnast? There is a very easy answer to that question, the best level for your child is the level in...

Go for the Quad! Takeaways from the 2018 Olympic Games That Inspire Gymnastics Coaches The 2018 Olympic Games have come to a close. In the sport of...

How to Teach a Back Handspring Teaching a back handspring is an important tool for gymnastics coaches and coaches in similar fields. A back...

Paid coach, volunteer coach, spectator. Each of these roles in unique, yet all of them play a major role in a child’s development. Here are a few...

Have a behavior problem at home? Want to see different results on the field or in the gym? What methods of coaching, parenting, and discipline have...