Sometimes the most important coaching lessons come when you’re not coaching. I’m currently in Italy, spending time coaching, working on a few projects, and enjoying life here. At the end of a long day, I often relax by trying to find something to stream in English. Don’t get me wrong. I love Italy. I love the language, my gymnasts, THE FOOD, and the lifestyle. But after spending much of the day thinking, speaking, and occasionally struggling in Italian, sometimes it’s nice to turn on the … [Read More...]
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Alberta Gymnastics Federation High Performance Camp.
Alberta Gymnastics Federation High Performance Camp. November 2024 In order to get the most out of our time together I wanted to give my plan for the weekend and my expectations. UNEVEN BARS … [Read More...]
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AI Can Judge a Handstand. But Can It Coach a Gymnast?
The future of gymnastics, artificial intelligence, and why I'm not worried about being replaced by a robot. For years, in my lectures and presentations, I have been telling coaches that the way we judge gymnastics is going to change. Dramatically. I have predicted that eventually our current system of judging will largely be replaced by technology. Not because judges are bad people. I have many friends who are judges. MY MOTHER WAS A JUDGE! Some of them are even nice people. But because … [Read More...]
Coming Soon: Coaches as Educators – It’s More Than Just a Cartwheel
Some books are written in a few months. Others take a professional lifetime. I'm excited to announce that my upcoming book, Coaches as Educators: It’s More Than Just a Cartwheel, is nearing publication. The ebook is available now. The Print edition November 16 with an Italian edition expected in early 2027. I feel like I have been writing this book my entire professional life. For more than 40 years, I've been coaching, teaching, traveling, consulting, learning, making mistakes, and … [Read More...]
Gym Momentum Camp Italia 2026 Informazioni
Informazioni importanti per il Training Camp. Programma. Foto. Gruppi. Ogni club riceverà i suoi body e magliette al momento del check-in. Chiediamo che le ginnaste e gli allenatori indossino questo abbigliamento il SABATO per la foto di gruppo. Programma Ordine degli eventi:Volta, Trampoline, Parallele , Trave, Abilità fisiche/mobilità, Coreografia, Tumbling Venerdì 28 agosto. 16:00 Arrivo16:15 introduzione 16:15-16:45 introduzione e warm up 16:45-17:30 Evento … [Read More...]
La vera misura di una ginnasta: molto più dell’apparenza
C’è un tipo particolare di rabbia che nasce quando vedi una persona a cui tieni essere attaccata da gente che non la conosce. Sono stato arrabbiato molte volte. Sono stato arrabbiato per i giudizi affrettati. Sono stato arrabbiato per la politica nella ginnastica. Sono stato arrabbiato per il modo in cui, a volte, gli atleti vengono trattati dallo stesso sport al quale danno così tanto. Ma la rabbia che provo per i commenti online rivolti a Manila Esposito è diversa. Forse perché … [Read More...]
The True Measure of a Gymnast: More Than Looks
There is a particular kind of anger that comes from watching someone you care about be attacked by people who don’t know them. I have been angry before. I have been angry about judging. I have been angry about politics in gymnastics. I have been angry about the way athletes are sometimes treated by the sport they give so much to. But the anger I feel over the online comments directed at Manila Esposito is different. Maybe because I have known Manila for about ten years. I have had … [Read More...]
