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Pam Rafe-Borges

U.S.
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  • Response Time(hr) 27.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 56.5
  • Total Questions 966
 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.

Anon.

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 20.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.6
  • Total Questions 229
 I can answer questions about recreational gymnastics. I cannot answer specific and advance training questions. I cannot answer questions about specific competitions, routines, or events.

Robert Davis

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 11.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.3
  • Total Questions 396
 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.

Mark Williams

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 28.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 15.8
  • Total Questions 783
 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.

Rik Feeney

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.84
  • Response Time(hr) 27.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 50.5
  • Total Questions 1379
 I can answer questions regarding all levels of the sport of women's gymnastics, the business of gymnastics, and the marketing of gymnastics programs.

Jack Leonard

U.S.
Available
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  • Response Time(hr) 19.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.5
  • Total Questions 978
 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.

Chris Eilertsen

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 34.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.0
  • Total Questions 206
 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.

Kathy Tooman PT

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/18/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 22.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 66.9
  • Total Questions 77
 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.

Recent Answers

2012-02-06 What Level Gymnast Am I?:

Colton-    You could get started at level 6 or 7. The coach at the gym could tell you more about what they think you could do. It often depends on whether they want you to workout with guys who are your

2012-02-05 too old for gymnastics?:

Colton-    I don't really know how hard you will train and whether you have natural talent. It is possible to get good enough to compete at both of these levels. More likely to make a college team on one

2012-02-05 switching gyms?:

Hi Melissa,    First let me quote my coach, "It's not what you do but how you do it that counts!" Enough said on that subject.    FUN is a critical component of desire which eventually leads to commitment

2012-02-05 Gymnastics Age:

Colton-    There is no way of knowing the answer to that question. I'm sure that it is possible that a very talented child could start later in life, spend a lot of time in training and become an elite

2012-02-04 Level 8 beam routine:

Hi Stefanie,    She you are correct with four A's and 4 B's.  However their are other requirements and compositional considerations as well.     She does have several "extra" A's and B's, but it looks

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