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Robert Davis

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I competed in gymnastics for 16 years, from age 8 to 24, the last six of those years on the Arizona State Men's Gymnastics Team (www.sundevilgymnastics.com).

Publications

http://www.goodfeelingplace.com
http://www.businesscatalyst.info

Education/Credentials

I have a BSE and MS in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I plan to compete again in at least one event in the Rocky Mountain Open in January 2010.

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nadine	08/05/09	9	9	10	10	Thanks for the prompt reply!!

Recent Answers from Robert Davis

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

2009-10-25 Balance Beam Cartwheel:

Hi Kathleen, It is good to hear that your daughter is showing a lot of improvement this year. For the balance beam cartwheel, I would suggest having her work on her speed on the floor first, maybe even

2009-10-25 how much should our coach know:

Hi Susan, Yes that would be great (having the coach explain to the parents what the deductions are), though it could take awhile for one coach to explain the deductions for each part of each routine for

2009-10-25 Horrible Wrist flexiblity:

Hi JT, It looks like your wrists are about as flexible as mine. :) I've found that the more I workout, the more I need to stretch. If I don't keep up, specifically with my wrists, I lose flexibility

2009-10-04 weight:

Hi Bridgette, There is no weight requirement for doing gymnastics, just like there are no specific weights required for most sports. Doing gymnastics may affect your weight, and specific tricks are easier

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