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Jeanne Hiesel

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 7
 Any level of junior olympic levels 1-10.

Pam Rafe-Borges

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Total Questions 823
 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.

Kevin Dixon-Jackson

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.50
  • Clarity of Response 9.50
  • Timeliness 9.50
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 49
 Trampolining and double mini tramp. I do not know much in any other areas of gymnastics

Gerald S. George, Ph.D.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.33
  • Clarity of Response 9.67
  • Timeliness 9.50
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 21
 Questions specific to gymnastics biomechanics, technique, and training in all events. Questions specific to safety in gymnastics, cheerleading and acrosport.

Jack Leonard

U.S.
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  • Total Questions 752
 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.

Karen M. Goeller

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Timeliness 9.75
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1089
 Karen Goeller, CSCS ... http://www.KarenGoeller.com

Karen Goeller, CSCS, has written a variety of gymnastics and fitness books from 2001 until present. She has educated thousands of coaches, teachers, fitness trainers, athletes, gymnastics parents, and fitness enthusiasts with her books, articles, and in person. Karen Goeller has been training athletes since 1978 and adults since 1986. She has an education that includes training in emergency medicine, physical therapy, and nutrition. She has held certifications that include NSCA-CSCS, Fitness Trainer, EMT-D, Nutritional Analysis, and many Gymnastics Certifications among others. Karen Goeller has tremendous experience with training in a variety of settings. She is the creator and author of the Swing Set Fitness books, the author of the Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning books, and she has written numerous training programs and articles. Karen Goeller has written more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA. Her books are used by fitness experts, sports coaches, teachers, and athletes worldwide. Karen Goeller has worked for world famous gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, owned a gymnastics club for ten years, and has been featured in several newspapers and on television many times. Karen Goeller offers sports performance training and private gymnastics training in NJ and through .....

Chris Eilertsen

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.71
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.82
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Total Questions 153
 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.

Dean Dryer

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.91
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 842
 Any question relating to gymnastics or tumbling from the pre-school to elite level. Mens` gymnastics is my specialty.

Rik Feeney

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.74
  • Timeliness 9.83
  • Politeness 9.81
  • Total Questions 1046
 I can answer questions regarding all levels of the sport of women's gymnastics, the business of gymnastics, and the marketing of gymnastics programs.

Mark Williams

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Timeliness 9.83
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 590
 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.

Robert Davis

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 160
 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.

Richard S.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/17/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 143
 Can answer on drills, technique, and tips for all skills; preschool, recreational, up through optional levels. As well as dealing with different type of learning abilities and all levels and ages of children. Experienced in Girls Recreational, Boys Recreational, and Team Gymnastics, and can answer questions related to those areas.

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2009-11-19 rope climb:

Hi John, I'm not familiar with the question and response you are referring to, but I also have a 4 year old daughter and if she wanted to climb a rope I would certainly let her do it. I let her try it

2009-11-19 backhandspring mind block:

Hello Lisa, I am glad to help you. You need to perform the back handspring on an easier surface….like a trampoline, tramp trak, pit mat, down a cheese mat etc or on a more forgiving surface

2009-11-18 Gymnastics skills:

Hello Brittney, I am very happy to help you. Your coach is interpreting your potential and came to a conclusion. One thing I have learned over the years is to never under estimate someone’s

2009-11-16 Level 4 Skills:

Laura, Private lessons can be very helpful. Very often, small skill problems that keep a gymnasts from succeeding with an individual skill can get lost in the commotion of a large team group. Privates

2009-11-13 whip back lead-ups on floor:

Lynn, Sorry for taking so long to answer, but I have been out of town at a meet and away from my computer. The first thing to understand is that a whip isn't just low layout. It should serve the

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