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Rik Feeney

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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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
whitney	01/09/12	10	10	10
Jim	12/20/11	10	10	10	Thank you Rik.
sean	11/23/11	10	10	10	Thanks for the advise!!!!
Michelle brennan	11/14/11	10	10	10	Thanks Rik
Michelle brennan	11/13/11	10	10	10	Rik, Thanks for your reply. With you .....

Recent Answers from Rik Feeney

2012-02-05 switching gyms?:

Hi Melissa, First let me quote my coach, "It's not what you do but how you do it that counts!" Enough said on that subject. FUN is a critical component of desire which eventually leads to commitment

2012-01-23 Holding hollow longer in gaints:

Hi Jessica, I really don't know without seeing you perform the skill. I would suggest any type of abdominal exercises lever lower downs, hollow body raises (as you call them), leg lifts, an assortment

2012-01-17 What to do:

Hi Eliza, I believe your coaches are correct. Muscle tissue is about three times heavier than fat. What's most important in my opinion is not how much you weigh but how much of your weight is muscle

2012-01-09 gymnastics for teen beginners:

Hi Whitney, No you are not too old, but you will have to be committed to your goal. To get the most out of your experience you may want to start a conditioning program in advance of starting your gymnastics

2012-01-06 Gymnastics:

Hi Kate, As the old saying goes, you are never too old for gymnastics, you just may not be able to re-mount the equipment within 30-seconds. Tell her to focus on a great strength and flexibility

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