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Kevin Dixon-Jackson

U.K.
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Trampolining and double mini tramp. I do not know much in any other areas of gymnastics

Robert Davis

U.S.
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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.

Jeanne Hiesel

U.S.
Available
Any level of junior olympic levels 1-10.

Gerald S. George, Ph.D.

U.S.
Available
Questions specific to gymnastics biomechanics, technique, and training in all events. Questions specific to safety in gymnastics, cheerleading and acrosport.

Dean Dryer

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Any question relating to gymnastics or tumbling from the pre-school to elite level. Mens` gymnastics is my specialty.

Karen M. Goeller

U.S.
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Karen Goeller, CSCS ... http://www.KarenGoeller.com <p> 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 .....

Chris Eilertsen

U.S.
Available
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.

Rik Feeney

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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

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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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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.

Pam Rafe-Borges

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/15/2009
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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2009-11-05 college gymnastics:

Hi Heather, The education requirements for any college you are interested would be on their website, you can check out the list of colleges at http://www.insidecollege.com/reno/Colleges-with-Strength-in-Womens-Gymnastics/54

2009-11-05 Getting Serious.:

Nicholas, Glad to hear you're having such a great time doing gymnastics. Really loving what you do is, in my opinion, essential to success. Going to the Olympics is a great goal, but you have to understand

2009-11-04 Son Wants to Quit Gymnastics:

Mary, Unfortunately, this level is the place where many boys quit the sport. There is a very large skill level jump between level 5 and 6 (as I'm sure you have seen) and competing well at level 5 is

2009-11-03 Kips on bars in gymnastics.:

Hi Jasmine, I am glad to help you. The exercises I recommend are leg lifts with ankle weights and the weight exercise called the lat pull with arms parallel. Those are the two basic important

2009-11-03 LEVEL 6:

Mimi, Unfortunately, I am mainly a mens' coach/judge, so i don't have the answers to your questions, but I do happen to know an excellent girl's coach/judge who give you the information you need.

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