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Expert Profile: Rik Feeney

Expertise:  I can answer questions regarding all levels of the sport of women's gymnastics, the business of gymnastics, and the marketing of gymnastics programs.

Experience in the area
I am the author of "Gymnastics: A Guide for Parents and Athletes" currently being published by McGraw-Hill. I am also a ghostwriter and co-author of the Gymcert series of books "Levels 1-3 Gymnastics Coaches Certifications Manuals" for recreational gymnasts, and the "Levels 4 - 6 Skills and Drills" books as well as Safety Basics for Gymnastics Instructors. I have written several other books on the sport of gymnastics for Richardson Publishing, the latest of which is titled, "Back Handsprings: The Secret Techniques." Oh, and by the way, I was a competitive gymnast through high school and college (Temple University), gymnastics club owner for 10 years, and women's gymnastics coach for 30 years working with gymnasts at all competitive levels

Organizations
USA Gymnastics National Writer's union Florida Writer's Association

Publications
USA Gymnastics magazine Technique magazine International Gymnast magazine several newspaper articles

Education/Credentials
Temple University - Health Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Norwich University - Bachelors of Arts in Writing & Literature

Awards and Honors
Several state and national level gymnastics champions in different systems of competition.

Past/Present clients
Gymnasts, coaches, and club owners nation-wide.

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Prestige Points: 5490
Knowledge   9.84   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.79   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.84   Best of the best
Politeness   9.79   Best of the best
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Recent Answers from Rik Feeney
2008-10-13  Press to handstand Hi Alison, It sounds like you already have a good start on some of the basic drills needed for a press handstand. It has been my contention for some time that the ability to do a press handstand...
2008-10-11  Gymnastics in different countries Dear Jill, I am sorry, but I have absolutely no idea what is available in China regarding gymnastics training. You might want to contact USA Gymnastics (see web site below) or try contacting the...
2008-10-08  gOLLEGE GYMNASTICS Dear Kimberly, The best person to answer a question about joining a college team would be a college coach. I know just such a person. His name is Tom Kovic and I am sure he can give you information...
2008-10-05  Getting to Olympics Hey Nick, I truly believe that strength is the single most important "physical" element in developing gymnastics technique with flexibility in close second place. The two most important elements...
2008-10-04  gymnastics mat Hey Ethan, For safety's sake and for consistency of training, you really do need a gymnastics mat. You should check out (Google) GMR Gymnastics Supply, Deary's Gym Supply, or Carolina Gym Supply...
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