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Any question relating to gymnastics or tumbling from the pre-school to elite level. Mens` gymnastics is my specialty.

Experience in the area

20+ years coaching experience. Safety certified. Internationally rated mens' judge.

Organizations

USAG. AAU. FIG. NGJA.

Awards and Honors

1998 Florida mens' judge of the year.

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Karen02/02/10101010Thank you
Lillian01/25/10101010Thank you!
Terresa01/25/10101010 
Lillian01/22/10101010 
Casey01/10/10101010Thanks for the advise! Hopefully it will .....

Recent Answers from Dean Dryer

2010-01-27 High School Gymnastics:

Karen,    Sorry it took me so long to answer, but I have been out of town at a gymnastics event and away from my computer.    To answer your question, no. It will not hurt your son's chances to only compete

2010-01-23 baby giant:

Terresa,    I am not a womens' judge, so I am not up on all of the requirements. My guess would be that you could replace the baby giant with another skill that she can perform better.    However, I do

2010-01-22 Our four year old son.:

Lillian,    If Emmett stays in gymnastics for the long term he will have injuries. Mostly little ones. Lots of rips (torn blisters) on his hands. Lots of bruises and strained muscles. These are simply

2010-01-22 Our four year old son.:

Lillian,    I should mention: Your son is precisely the kind of boy that any mens' team coach worth his clipboard would be chomping at the bit to have on his team. Strong, coordinated, fearless, and lots

2010-01-21 motivation:

Melinda,    Unfortunately, talented kids with motivation problems are all too common. I have a few of them on the team I coach right now. I would advise you to ask your son the same question I ask my athletes:

 

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