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Expert Profile: Kim Ospalski

Expertise:  I currently have expertise in all levels of women's gymnastics.

Experience in the area
I participated in competitive gymnastics for 11 years placing at AAU Nationals as well as numerous state championships. Since retiring from the sport, I have been coaching the competitive level and school age level (beginner-level 10 and prep-optional) for the past 5 years coaching in Michigan, Indiana, and the Caribbean. I have coached dozens of state regional and national champions.

Organizations
USA Gymnastics.

Education/Credentials
I am currently one semester away from graduating from Hillsdale College with a double major in Physical Education and Business Administration. I am also First Aid, CPR, and Safety Certified.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 320
Knowledge   9.70   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.80   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.90   Best of the best
Politeness   9.80   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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3
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
74
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank You SOOOOOOOOO much!!!!
(Steph on 08/08/08)
Clear and precise help!
(Kat on 07/23/08)
Thank you for your prompt response. It was encouraging to my daughter that her problem is not uncommon and that it is something that she will get ove
(Shawn on 07/19/08)
Thanks so much for your time and great answer!
(Samantha on 07/18/08)
Thank you for the helpful and timely response!!!
(nadya on 06/26/08)
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Recent Answers from Kim Ospalski
2008-08-18  front walkover In order to do a front walkover, you need a fairly strong bride as well as very strong abdominal muscles. If you have very strong abdominal muscles, the other big mistake that most girls make is they...
2008-08-17  Frusteration Without seeing your tumbling pass it's very difficult for me to figure out what you are doing wrong. From the sound of it, though, it sounds as though you are piking your hips too much when attempting...
2008-08-04  level 6 usa I definitely think that she is on the right track, especially if the commitment and the love of the sport is there! 9 years old and a level 6 is fairly young (most level 6's are around 11 years old) so...
2008-08-03  Flexibity The best way to improve flexibility is just lots of over splits and partner stretches. Also, take a look and see which part of your split you're weaker on (your back leg or your front leg for example)...
2008-07-30  Double back handsprings Without actually SEEING your round off backhandspring it's very difficult to determine what you're doing wrong, but I can give you some common mistakes and you can check them when you go to practice :)...
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