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