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    WAG Developing a training plan

    I was a WAG competitive coach from 1988 - 2014. I was responsible for compulsories through level 10. Mainly vault, bars, and conditioning. In 2014 I took a break and worked for a recreational only gym. Recently (2024) a friend of mine asked me to step in and help the WAG team. I just wanted to...
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    WAG 5th position on beam ("beam feet")

    Why is the rotation of the legs (5th position in ballet) so important on beam? Or is it? Maybe it is more dominantly used as a turning or landing technique? I would expect that when tumbling on beam the feet would be in line with the beam rather than the feet and legs turned out. I'd like hear...
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    MAG Return to to practice

    My 14 yr old DS is a first year level 9. Almost two weeks ago at a competition he peeled on his highbar dismount and landed on his head. Freak accident. After assement, we admitted him to the ER. CT and MRI were taken and came back clear of any fractures to the spine. It was diagnosed as spinal...
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    MAG Good luck boys

    Good luck to all the Future Stars participants in Colorado Spring this weekend.
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    MAG Men's JO Nationals

    Good luck to all the boys headed to Portland. I hope everyone takes into account how much work goes into making the cut. My DS is a 11-12 yr. old level 8 . He trains 20+ hours a week. He is a 2012 Future Star National Team Member. Which means he has been competing since fall 2012. His coaches...
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    MAG JO men's technical sequence

    What is all the negative talk about the technical sequences for the men's program? I have heard some strong disagreement as to whether or not to have young boys participate in the program. I have a 12 year old son that has future stars and is currently doing both tech and optional routines this...
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    Coaches parent/coach communication

    What are some of the ways you communicate with your athletes parents and or parent support group (booster club)? I want to inform them of progress and address issues when they arise without explaining every detail of my job. My program has gone through several coaching changes in the last year...
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    Pak salto requirements

    What angle does the Pak salto flight need to finish in to avoid deduction?
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    hop full women's uneven bars

    I have a WAG level 10 gymnast with good basics. We are currently training a hop full for next years bar routine. She is spotted on the tramp bar with the following progressions: Back drop, hop with no grip change to handstand. Back drop, hop 1/2 to mixed grip. Back drop, hop 1/2 to 1 arm, 1/2...

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