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Mark Williams

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 28.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 43.5
  • Total Questions 821
 My expertise is primarily with men`s gymnastics at all levels. General questions about gymnastics and Olympic and World Championship competitions are also areas which I have knowledge.

Jack Leonard

U.S.
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  • Response Time(hr) 18.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.3
  • Total Questions 1043
 Former 5 time Natl. Tumbling Champ, 3 time Natl. Vaulting Champ, Natl. Floor Exercise Champ; Ass`t coach of Dominique Dawes for 6 years; Owner/Director/Head coach of Kauai Gymnastics Academy on the island of Kauai in Hawaii; Retired Physical Ed teacher; Childrens Fitness Expert; Expert Consultant for gymnastics litigation; Retired Mens & Womens HS Gymnastics coach for 32 years. National coaching honors for Men in 1981 & Women in 2001.

Kathy Tooman PT

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 20.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.7
  • Total Questions 125
 Analysis of motion. What muscle length, strength, balance, coordination is needed to accomplish drills or skills. What is needed to avoid preventable injuries and to assist in rehab from a physical therapy perspective.

Robert Davis

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.69
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 12.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.5
  • Total Questions 471
 I can answer questions about technique, strength and endurance training, healing from injuries, and competitions. I can also answer questions from parents of gymnasts, as I have five children of my own now.

Rik Feeney

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  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.85
  • Response Time(hr) 27.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 48.5
  • Total Questions 1464
 I can answer questions regarding all levels of the sport of women's gymnastics, the business of gymnastics, and the marketing of gymnastics programs.

Chris Eilertsen

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 33.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.8
  • Total Questions 229
 Trampoline, how it affects Ariel Skills for Diving,Wake & snow Bording, Ariel Skiing, Sky Diving, Pole vaulting, High Jumping, Tumbuling, Double Mini, Power Tumbuling, Cheerleading, Wresteling, football, Martial Arts, Movie stunts, and Gymnastics.

Pam Rafe-Borges

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 06/09/2013
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 29.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 75.8
  • Total Questions 1019
 I can answer questions about technique, choreography, skill values for both Women's USAG JO rules and NFHS rules. I have been in this sport for 35 plus years as an athlete and a coach. I have been a judge for 15 plus years.

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2013-05-14 Strength training program:

Kate,    My goodness you are in a hurry. Your motivation is high. Your idea that you need more strength is very good. You are doing some good things, but you need to do a lot more. You are correct in thinking

2013-05-14 Strength training program:

Hi Kate,  It's good to hear about your excitement for gymnastics.  The great thing is that you can train most of the time at home and still improve when you get to the gym.  That's how I train personally

2013-04-30 Abdominal exercises:

Hello Ina,    Good questions. I will begin at the end. Most evidence suggests that a strengthening program should be done every other day, alternating muscle groups. Aerobic activity is every day, taking

2013-04-29 TOPS:

Hello Kami,          I have been out of the tops program for a while now.  I believe the best strategy is to contact USAG and see what information they offer and who can help you there.  The info is

2013-04-27 safety:

Jenna,    I have just come from a sport medicine course in New York. Your questions were asked for all sports, not just gymnastics. There is much research being done to answer these exact questions. The

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