Recent content by midwestgymcoach

That's sounds like a Pak salto. It's named after a Korean gymnast.

I've always like Boise...but yeah, I could not handle that :)

See a physical therapist, there may be an imbalance. Slightly bent legs could be the result of tight/strong hammies and weaker quads. Also, when he does a pike stretch make sure he's keeping his back straight. You could try Yoga. After nationals, my guys are doing Yoga twice a week in the gym...

I love and dread this time of year! The Traveling is....blah... Boise last week, arrived yesterday in Long Beach... Nationals is always great! Good luck to all of our level 10 girls that made nationals! In fact, good luck to ALL athletes that made nationals (men and women).

From a coach perspective (and our beam coach's philosophy), I wouldn't spot at all. Beam, like floor, is the event that can be relatively hands-off for a coach. Outside of correcting body shape, I feel it shouldn't be spotted. I feel when spotting starts happening it becomes a hindrance. You can...

Unfortunately, that's typical Region 5. So many great gyms in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, etc....I'm also willing to bet there were probably some former elites that dropped back to L10... But still, wow... I bet Regions 1 and 3 had similar situations.

Profmom, you're right. I am new. However, not new to Chalkbucket. I am new to having a profile and commenting. I've used Chalkbucket for a few years now to look for new techniques to better myself as a coach and my gymnast. If I am no good, then it reflects in my athletes. If one of my athletes...

Completely understandable. I don't think it would be stepping on toes. As coaches, we miss stuff. Yeah, to be honest, I still spot 15 year old level 10 boys on BHS's sometimes. It's a skill that needs to be constantly reinforced. At such a young age, you don't want her to have to re-learn the...

I can empathize with where you're coming from. However, you are only getting one side of this issue. As a coach, this hits home for me. I am sure all coaches have dealt with something like this. Last year, I had a mom going to everyone complaining about me. The only issue is, she never came to...

Look, I probably came on too strong. I cannot, however, overlook the fact that you've glossed over answering some basic questions. What is the score the DS needs? If it's some ridiculous score, then I will happily apologize here on this public forum. Numbers, however, don't lie. You know, I've...

Ok, what kind of score is he saying that your DS needs at the mock meet? Is it a 70, 72 or 80? Because if that's the type of score he's expecting, then I would say 'yes' the coach is being unreasonable and setting him up for failure, especially after major injuries and surgery. By just saying he...

I agree, you should learn the Tkatchev first. If you learn that, the Piatti would be easier to learn. I do, however, like free-hip rev hects more. I like the bigness of the skill, if it's done right. As for the women's side, when I see a huge Hindorff (a la Dominique Dawes, Chellsie Memmel...

I like strap bar for pure numbers. I can get the girls and/or boys to do way more tap swings and giants in the straps as opposed to the real women's rail or mens high bar. When they first go around the bar, I use a 3/4 giant technique. Never letting go through handstand for a couple months or...

Very proud of her. It's always great when these elite stars go to college. Especially, schools like Stanford. Of course, she'll be missed. Stanford is lucky to get her.

Look at her BHS's. Does she turn her hands out in the BHS? Does she planche in her bhs? If her hands are turned out, then her wrists are bending wrong. Really take a look at how she's placing her hands down in her bhs.