Learning!!!
I am here at GAT… Gymnastics Association of Texas for a congress to educate coaches an club owners. In between my lectures I am attending many session to fuel my mind for the kick off of the 09-10...
View ArticleA visit to “The Ranch”
I just returned from the first selection camp for World Championships! As always it is a learning experience not to mention a bit stressful when you are trying to qualify for an event. We had two...
View ArticleFall Fun for Team
This is the time of year where the energy is rising with new skills, competition getting closer, and most kids have settled into their school routine. I find that this is a great time to add a game to...
View ArticleRegion 5 Congress
I have been so blessed to be a part of Region 5! There are so many people full of knowledge and willing to share their experiences with everyone who wants to listen and learn. Coaching technique,...
View ArticlePUNCH FRONTS ON BEAM - video
OUTLINE FOR PUNCH FRONTS ON BEAM 1. Prepare athlete to understand the rise and the rotation for any front somersault. A. Punch / blocking the chest up / arms back B. Rotation from rounded chest / hips...
View ArticleKettlebells for Gymnastics - video
KETTLEBELLS FOR GYMNASTICS OUTLINE By: Mary Lee Tracy Kettle Bells have been around for years even though they are considered the “NEW fitness toy†in the USA. They originated in Russia to build...
View ArticleTammy Biggs
What an incredibly gifted teacher and creator! Tammy made some videos in my gym today and I couldn’t stop watching and being amazed at her ability to create ways to make athletes improve and be the...
View ArticleWorld Selection Camp- Observation on Preparation
Selection Camps are always such a great opportunity to learn more!! Watching some of the best coaches in the country prepare their athletes is very exciting and educational. One thing I can say is the...
View ArticleCircuit Training 2009 - Mary Lee Tracy
Here is Mary Lee Tracy’s powerpoint presentation on Circuit Training. If you are interested in the video that was made for this presentation you can get it here.
View ArticlePreparing for Season
Most of us are about 8-10 weeks out of competition season, wondering if we are on track and doing everything possible to be prepared for season… Here is a checklist I use to make sure there are no...
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