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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-17 | Jacqueline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! |
| 2009-10-07 | Miranda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Rik...thanks for your feedback. I'm just wondering if there is an error in the link you gave me for the Stretching Handbook as I cannot get it to work...if so can you email it to me again...thank you...Miranda |
| 2009-09-15 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Big THANKS to Rik for his guidance. Definitely timely and very appreciated! |
| 2009-09-05 | Greta | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your help! i am not quite as nervous now that I know the judges will be fair! thanks again! Greta |
| 2009-09-04 | Miranda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Rik...sorry for the late reply. Your response was very helpful and reassuring of my daughters future in gymnastics...thanks for putting the time in to answer my questions....much appreciated |
| 2009-08-05 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Coach Rik...I feel better knowing that my feelins were right about time spent in the gym. I agree totaly and have always told my daughter that she just has to work hard during the time she is in the gym and by getting her skills without any privates is well, ahead of the game. Moving to Fiji kinda sounds like a nice idea!! |
| 2009-08-01 | Ana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-27 | Concerned parent | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-28 | ted lescas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-27 | Hannah | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-22 | Mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your response! I will follow up with looking into those videos and books! From, Mary |
| 2009-06-19 | Becky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-13 | Nancy | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | No | Rik's input helps a lot and will help guide me in making my decision. I still have conflicting input from other sources, but his answer seems resonable. |
| 2009-06-08 | Jane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Rik |
| 2009-06-06 | Hannah | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | No | Thank you :) I got my roundoff double back handspring a few days ago, yay :) |
| 2009-05-23 | Tamara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-16 | sarah moore | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-14 | Crissy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You for your tips. I think they will be very helpful. |
| 2009-04-28 | Kathryn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thnks, all is clear now. |
| 2009-04-18 | Hannah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, I'll try these :) |
| 2009-04-10 | Hannah | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! |
| 2009-04-07 | Ariana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-05 | Andria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Rik - you validated my gut feelings as a parent. |
| 2009-03-30 | Savanna | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Didn't answer all of my questions. |
| 2009-03-26 | Hannah | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | Thank you, I will try that :) |
| 2009-03-22 | Jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Exactly what I needed to know. Rik you gtt a 40. Maybe some day my daughter will get that when she competes. Lol Thanks |
| 2009-03-20 | elena | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-14 | Justin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, I am going to seek private coaching and try to work on my skills prior to trying out for cheerleading. I must admit that I am not in that much of shape anymore for gymnastics |
| 2009-03-14 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great! Thank you so much for all of your help, Coach Rik! |
| 2009-03-13 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the speedy follow-up response, Coach Rik. I really appreciate it! |
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Answers by Expert:
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
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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