Episodios

  • Feet Matter! Correct Over Pronation Now and Avoid Problems Later

    Feet Matter! Correct Over Pronation Now and Avoid Problems Later
    Mar 10 2021
    Summary: Over pronation occurs when a person's foot rolls inward and the arch flattens while weight bearing. This can lead to various injuries and medical issues, especially for gymnasts. Methods for identifying and treating over pronation include wearing supportive shoes and performing corrective exercises. Coaches play a crucial role in teaching proper landing mechanics and alignment.
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    7 m
  • From 6 Inches to Split, 10 Minutes

    From 6 Inches to Split, 10 Minutes
    Sep 28 2020
    A 14-year-old gymnast made remarkable progress in just 15 minutes with targeted stretching. Instead of traditional over-splits, customized hip flexor stretches helped her achieve a full split for the first time. The coach emphasizes the importance of proper muscle targeting and relaxation, cautioning against ineffective and potentially harmful stretching methods.
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    8 m
  • Your Gymnast’s Life is in Her Hands, Literally

    Your Gymnast’s Life is in Her Hands, Literally
    Jun 25 2020
    Many gymnasts may face increased risk of peeling off the bars upon returning to the gym due to inadequate grip strength conditioning during lockdown. In preparation for the potential hazards, coaches are urged to prioritize rebuilding strength, power, flexibility, and confidence to avoid overuse injuries. Karen Goeller, CSCS, emphasizes the critical importance of safety when resuming training.
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    4 m
  • Gymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year Suspension

    Gymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year Suspension
    May 1 2020
    Gymnastics Coach Maggie Haney was suspended for 8 years. I had a handful of parents reach out to me after the news to say thanks for doing my part. I reported her to USA Gymnastics and SafeSport after I heard the sixth complaint in 2019. (USAG SafeSport Policy: Any adult under the jurisdiction of USA […]
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    5 m
  • Advice for Athletes during COVID Pandemic

    Advice for Athletes during COVID Pandemic
    Apr 27 2020
    I hope that you and your family are remaining healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you. I’m still offering zoom calls at no charge for any athletes who have worked with me within the past year and at a very low cost for everyone […]
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    5 m
  • When Gymnasts Return to Training after the COVID-19 Pandemic

    When Gymnasts Return to Training after the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Mar 31 2020
    From a sports-science point of view, there are specific training points we must remember when we return to training. I recommend the following for our gymnasts. We should start slowly. We all want gymnasts to regain all they lost, but it will be a process. The same process as when a gymnast returns from an […]
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    5 m
  • What Can Gymnasts Do at Home?

    What Can Gymnasts Do at Home?
    Mar 23 2020
    What can a gymnast really do at home? Well, every coach will say conditioning and stretching. I agree. Maintaining strength and flexibility is very important. The skills will be there if the gymnast continues to perform general strength and sport-specific conditioning through this difficult time. Nearly all gymnasts remember most of the conditioning they do […]
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    6 m
  • Not Everyone Does the Keto Diet

    Not Everyone Does the Keto Diet
    Feb 7 2020
    Not everyone follows the keto diet. Someone asked what I eat for breakfast. I responded honestly, “oatmeal with blueberries, or honey & flax, or gogi berries, or banana…” Her response, “oats and honey are not good for keto.” Ummm, not everyone follows that extreme and dangerous diet. I told her it is not a good […]
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    3 m