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Kevin Dixon-JacksonU.K.
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Trampolining and double mini tramp. I do not know much in any other areas of gymnastics | |
Jack LeonardU.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. | |
Chris EilertsenU.S.
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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. | |
Jeanne HieselU.S.
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Any level of junior olympic levels 1-10. | |
Robert DavisU.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. | |
Pam Rafe-BorgesU.S.
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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. | |
Dean DryerAvailable
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Any question relating to gymnastics or tumbling from the pre-school to elite level. Mens` gymnastics is my specialty. | |
Rik FeeneyAvailable
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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. | |
Karen M. GoellerU.S.
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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 ..... |
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Mark WilliamsAvailable
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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. | |
Richard S.U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/17/2009 |
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. |
Hello Robin, I am very glad to help you. I have to say that the boys coach is wrong unless the high school athletic handbook or state high school rules do not allow any other training besides
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
Niki Learning a full twisting back flip without a trampoline or spotting ropes is tricky. You need to learn how to do a barrel roll on the tramp first to get the hang of twisting. The other thing
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
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
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