As the New Year approaches, it is time to look back AND look forward. My goal for the new year has been the same for many years. BE A BETTER COACH. Doc Massimo always told me that I had to focus on the things I could control. Being a better coach is something I can always work on. I have always felt that a good coach is simply a good teacher. I have written and lectured on COACHES as EDUCATORS many times. Maybe it's time I dust off that lecture and start doing it again. Through … [Read More...]
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Alberta Gymnastics Federation High Performance Camp.
Alberta Gymnastics Federation High Performance Camp. November 2024 In order to get the most out of our time together I wanted to give my plan for the weekend and my expectations. UNEVEN BARS … [Read More...]
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USA Gymnastics. Where Do We Go From Here?
For the last 10+ years I have been working with National and Olympic Teams in Italy and Switzerland. My experience in Italy was amazing. A small country with not a very large gymnastics base coming in 2nd at the Olympics was amazing. In the past I have had members of the US National Team. I understand that success isn’t just a product of talent but also a carefully crafted strategy that encompasses both short-term and long-term planning. As we look toward the horizon of the 2028, 2032 Olympic … [Read More...]
On Coaching and My Career
Coaching has been my life for 35+ years. Even before I formally began coaching and was still an athlete, I tried to think like a coach and learn the why I was doing what I was doing. I had a lot of fears and my coaches were pretty busy so I forced myself to understand WHY I was doing something and what needed to be done to change it. Coaching is a profession that puts an emphasis on relationships and teaching. As I reflect on my career and what I have seen of others I believe that coaching … [Read More...]
Thanking Those Who Took The Time To Teach Me.
Education and knowledge are not things to hold on to. They are meant to be shared like a good book. I have never kept any secrets about technique or drills. I am confident enough to believe that coaching gymnastics is like cooking. Everyone starts with certain ingredients (the gymnasts). Everyone has the same basic appliances (the equipment and mats). Everyone has access to technique. It all comes down to your spices (communication skills) and dedication. When I first got serious about … [Read More...]
GYM MOMENTUM CAMP- ITALY!!
This year we are taking GYM MOMENTUM CAMP on the road! We will be hosting a camp in Civitavecchia ITALY! and another coach Just Confirmed- JACOBO GIRON. It is going to be an AMAZING gymnastics adventure! The current cost of Full Day camp is $182 USD. We will work out a discount if you are interested in coming to BOTH camps. Silver Camp, USA Level 6-8 (or corresponding excel). Gold Camp. USA Levels 8-Elite. The deadline for registration is April 15. … [Read More...]
HAPPY GYMNASTS ARE ALL ALIKE.
HAPPY GYMNASTS ARE ALL ALIKE. UNHAPPY GYMNASTS ARE UNHAPPY IN THEIR OWN WAY. Tolstoy posited a similar analogy in his novel Anna Karenina : "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." By that, Tolstoy meant that for a marriage to be happy, it had to succeed in several key aspects. Failure on even one of these aspects, and the marriage is doomed. What does a gymnast need to be happy? There are many boxes we must check as coaches to keep a … [Read More...]