Rebecca Sykes shared this great drill. We have all gotten stuck with a kid or two needing something to fill the gap in twisting.
A+ for creativity! [Read more…]
Straddle Cast Handstand Drills
Some very good drills for Straddle Cast Handstands [Read more…]
The Quit Factor: When is it time to quit?
Gymnastics is one of the toughest sports in the world. Countless hours in the gym, sacrificing a social life, pushing your body to exhaustion, and for what? To learn that sometimes even if you try your best, it still may not be good enough? Gymnasts are taught to push themselves almost to their breaking point in order to attain the unattainable: perfection. But what happens when a gymnast actually reaches his or her breaking point? How do you know if it’s really time to throw in the towel?
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Monday Morning Gymnastics Conditioning
For Back (Also great for Leg Drive for Vault) [Read more…]
Gym Momentum Training Camp Review
This year we hosted Gym Momentum Camp at Yellow Jackets Gymnastics in Boston. I was more than a little nervous because of new location and all the logistics that went into it.
The ENTIRE Korman family and the staff at Yellow Jackets were terrific hosts. There was not one thing that I ever wanted or needed that was not taken care of.
The gymnasts and their coaches as well as Gym Momentum staff all stayed at a local hotel. Accommodations were great and the hotel was in a very convenient locations.
My goal was to deliver quality instruction for BOTH gymnasts and Coaches. We were full with over 100 gymnasts and 30 plus coaches attending . The energy was incredible.
Gymnasts attending camp were from:
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
Texas
Connecticut
New Brunswick, Canada
Newfoundland, Canada
Alberta, Canada
Argentina
Reykjavik, Iceland
I pride myself at putting together a world class staff. 
As I said, I think the energy and enthusiasm that my staff had really was infectious to all the coaches and gymnasts. Each day we had 5 rotation in the morning (Olympic events plus dance) and 5 Rotations in the afternoon (Olympic events plus photo shoot) then a 45 minute open workout.
As a coach- I always was frustrated when gymnasts from my club attended a camp were were thrown for skills they either were not ready for or that were not taught in a progressive manner. Gym Momentum staff worked closely with all visiting coaches so that they knew what drill we were doing and what was the next step. Each night we had a Q and A session with coaches to answer any questions they might have and share our philosophy.
I believe the comments made by coaches that attended say it all:
Hi Tony,
I need to let you know that this was such a great experience for all my kids, staff and parents. Thank you for putting something together that was fun, educational for the kids & coaches, and that fired up my girls so much that we’ve added on an extra practice for this week.
As you know, we’ve been rebuilding and restructuring. Every year gets better, and opportunities like this are such a blessing. We had eyes, ears, and minds open all weekend, coaches & kids, and will 200% be back next year.
Amazing job, please take a moment and be proud of your and the staff’s hard work, and (maybe) take a nap!! We’ll see you at congress!
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Sincerely,Samantha Kelley
Jean’s Gymnastics Director of Operations
Tony
I have to say that Gym Momentum has been by far the best training camp that my team has been to. It was well rounded with education for myself and for my athletes, and there is nothing better than that. Your staff, as well as yourself, were extremely approachable, helpful and knowledgeable. We are all ready to attack this summer’s training with gusto! 🙂
Jayne Geddes
River Valley Gymnastics, Canada
GYMNASTS ARRIVING
A couple VERY Tired girls arriving from Argentina
GYM PHOTOS THANKS TO REBECCA SYKES. ALL INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS CAN BE PURCHASED AT SYKED PHOTOGRAPHY
After Gym Momentum Camp We toured Boston’s Famous Quincey Market and Faneuil Hall
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- Possibly a little horrified by the street performer
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- Not as horrified
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- OK- He turned out to be a nice guy
Monday Everyone that was around went up to TAKE FLIGHT AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK
Some Gymnasts from Texas, Canada and Iceland walk into a gym… Gym Momentum had some gymnasts extend their stay to be trained at Atlantic Gymnastics in Portsmouth.
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- Lining up Before Training with Coach Daire
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- Lining up after Training
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- NOT REAL BROTHERS. But we do share a brain
What do Gym Momentum Gymnasts do when not in the gym?
GO BRIDGE JUMPING!!
And we have to EAT. BBQ at Gym Momentum World Head Quarters
I will continue to Update this page as I get in more videos and photos.
Character
Canadians turn to USAG Junior Olympic Program.
GYMNASTICS BC WILL BEGIN USING USAG JO PROGRAM
As of September 1, 2014, Gymnastics BC will use the USA Junior Olympic Program (JO) for its provincial level competitive categories. JO will replace the Canadian Provincial Program (CPP), GYMSTART and KIP. Interclub and Performance Plus will continue to be offered, but the athletes will now also have the option to easily transition to the JO program levels 1 and 2.
Fear Not My Canadian Friends!
The JO program. Is pretty basic and straight forward. One of the biggest benefits is that it is fairly easy for parents to understand. SAVING YOU COUNTLESS PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS.
JOB POSTING- Coach Gymnastics in ICELAND
I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland in April. I LOVED IT and I plan to go back.
Stjarnan Gymnastics Club is currently looking for a coach. This is a beautifully outfitted club.
If you have any questions about living in Iceland, please feel free to e-mail me.
Gym Momentum Camp Schedule
Gym Momentum Camp Schedule
You Coaches:
Your Host- Brian Korman!
VAULT- Vasko Vetzev, Matt Yellis
BARS- Daire Oceallag, Rebecca Sykes and (Tony )
Beam- Carly Meyer, Jamie Donkin
Floor- Rick McCharles, James, (Tony)
Dance- The coach from Yellowjackets whose name I cannot remember!
Schedule
Thursday Arrival.
5:30- 7:30 Orientation and Open training with staff.
Friday
8:45 Arrive at Gym
9:00- 9:20 Warm up
9:20-12:15 Training (5 , 35 minute events)
12:15-1:30 Lunch and Rest. Lunch will be provided at the gym for all coaches and gymnasts.
1:30-1:50 Warm up
1:50- 4:45 Training (5, 35 minute events)
4:45-5:30 open Training
Dinner on your own
Saturday
8:45 Arrive at Gym
9:00- 9:20 Warm up
9:20-12:15 Training (5 , 35 minute events)
12:15-1:30 Lunch and Rest. Lunch will be provided at the gym for all coaches and gymnasts.
1:30-1:50 Warm up
1:50- 4:45 Training (5, 35 minute events)
4:45-5:30 open Training
Pizza Dinner at gym- Still trying to figure out an evening activity.
Sunday
8:45 Arrive at Gym
9:00- 9:20 Warm up
9:20-12:15 Training (5 , 35 minute events)
I will have a small LIMITED number of Gym Momentum Leotards and Shorts for sale.
Clubs that are around Sunday afternoon- we are planning a Trip to Faneuil Hall Market Place in Boston
On Monday I can organize a trip to TAKE FLIGHT AERIAL ADVENTURE in Maine before we get you to airport.
Where am I and What am I doing?
I have a pretty busy congress and clinic schedule coming up. I received an e-mail yesterday wanting to know WHAT lectures I was doing and WHERE was I doing them.
Here is my schedule- If you HAVEN’T yet registered for one of these congresses or clinics- HOW COME?
If you have any questions that you want to make sure I answer- please do not hesitate to contact me!
Region 4 Congress- Cedar Rapids
June 12
- – Safety and Risk Management
June 13
- – Coaches as Educators (HOW CAN YOU BE A BETTER TEACHER?)
- – Clear Hip Circles and Giants (I will also cover Toe on Handstand)
- – Vault Bridge between Compulsory and Optional (optional drills to do with compulsory gymnasts)
June 14
- – Yurchenko Vaulting 1 (from beginning to first flip)
- – Yurchenko Vaulting 1 (Now that you can flip- what do you do?)
- – Release Moves
June 17
- – Everyday Basics on Floor (a daily plan for basic tumbling. What to do and WHY)
- – Vault Bridge between Compulsory and Optional
- – ABC of Bars. (Today’s Drills tomorrows skills. )
June 18
- – Panel Discussion , (answering those questions which I have brought up in the past)
- – 5 Skills Every Gymnast Needs on Bars
- – Keeping Fitness Fun (Hands on). Fun games!!!!
June 20
- – Building a Team out of your staff (Staff management and motivation)
- – Improve your VAULTING eye. (Judges)
- – Keeping Fitness Fun
- – Release Moves
- – Vault Bridge between Compulsory and Optional (optional drills to do with compulsory gymnasts)
June 21
- – Yurchenko Vaulting 1 (from Beginning to first flip)
GYM MOMENTUM TRAINING CAMP BOSTON
June 26-29
Region 6 Congress. Providence, RI
August 1
- – Vault Bridge between Compulsory and Optional (optional drills to do with compulsory gymnasts)
- – Keeping Fitness Fun
August 2
- Yurchenko Vaulting 1 (from Beginning to first flip)
- Yurchenko Vaulting 2 (Now you can flip- what do you do?)
- Building a Team out of your staff (Staff management and motivation)
August 3
- – ABC of Bars. (Today’s Drills tomorrows skills. )
- – USAG W200
Kidsport Gymnastics Team Camp. Winona Minnesota
August 7-10
National Congress Pittsburgh, PA
August 21
- – School Age Vault.
- – Warm Ups and Wind Downs w/Jayne Marisco. (fun things to get your classes going!)
August 22
- – Hands on Spotting: Women’s Optional Skills Part 1
August 23
- Hands On Spotting-Optional Skills Part 2
TENTATIVE
September 8-22. Training Camp in Iceland.
It is a pretty crazy schedule and it will fill in even more. If you would like me to do a clinic for you at your gym, PLEASE, do not wait too long. I have very few open dates.
If you are coming to one of my lectures, courses or clinics- I have things scheduled pretty tight and I do not know if I have actually scheduled time to EAT. Please bring me a cookie or a piece of fruit.