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For Jody Nichols, teaching dance and theater arts to students is second nature. But, when asked to use her expertise to help gymnasts, Jody had to take a step back and view dance skills with … Read Post >

Competition season is over, and your kiddo has shared last hugs with classmates and teachers. Summer is here and if you’ve got gymnastics summer camp on your schedule, I’m willin … Read Post >

USA Olympic Athletes and NCAA athletics go hand in hand. Last summer, of the 555 competing USA Olympians, 417 represented incoming, current and former NCAA Athletes. First college athletics, … Read Post >

I don’t know about you, but today I have many more questions than answers. I know when I started in my career 25+ years ago I thought had an answer for every question. I started off pr … Read Post >

With the educational system ever-changing, adaptive gymnastics programs are ideal to help support social & educational goals for neurodiverse learners. Students ranging from early childho … Read Post >

Inclusion is becoming a more progressive movement in our culture as the need for accessibility of adaptive programs continues to skyrocket. Parents raising a child with special needs often fa … Read Post >

When your reputation earns you the nickname, “Fun Master”, you’re the person everyone wants to be around. This is the reality of Randy Parrish - Flip Fest entertainer, coac … Read Post >

That question is as old as time, and has been debated for years and honestly, I’ve probably been on both sides of that question. However, I’m comfortable with where I stand today. … Read Post >

Life is full of choices. Some folks deliberate decisions, others are impulsive. In recent days, the nation has watched as devastating disasters struck many communities with an impact that w … Read Post >

[This article is the second in a three-part examination of physical training as it relates to ‘tumbling-based athletics’. Specifically, it is a discussion of the integral role tha … Read Post >

When it comes to athletic performance, one attribute trumps all others; strength. Take two hypothetical athletes of equal skill and pit one against the other, the stronger one wins. The stron … Read Post >

In athletics, more applicable than knowing the number of muscles we have in our body is knowing how to get the most from them. When it comes to muscle development and peak performance traini … Read Post >

There are no limits to what some parents will do for their children. When it comes to our kids’ good health and fitness, the choices come easy as we schedule practices, competitions, c … Read Post >

When you strive for excellence, how do you know when you have achieved it?     Augga Hawkins spent her own youth pursuing excellence as an accomplished performer in Beijing, China, … Read Post >

Cheese mat, wedge, folding incline — you’ve heard it called them all. With so many names, what exactly is this mysterious piece of equipment, and what can you “do” wit … Read Post >

Contributed by Carrie Spender   At the end of every practice, my daughters huddle up with their team and start their clap happy, roaring team cheer. Then, a stampede of athletes head to … Read Post >