r/GymnasticsCoaching

I teach a tumbling class, and I’ve been able to get them all to do their front and back walkovers. However, I’m not sure how to explain how to do handsprings nor the best way to teach them

I am able to spot kids fairy well. Half are older girls which I can’t hold in positions like I do with younger kids. And the other half are younger girls.

I’ve been doing drills, but I don’t think they are understanding the swing and jump back part for backhand springs or the pop off and heel-drive in a front handspring

My main question is how would I go about teaching them. Such as lesson plans, progressions, phrases, or more drills.

i’m having trouble believing in myself as a coach recently. i haven’t been coaching for very long and feel very inexperienced compared to my coworkers. i’m so worried about mistakes that i’ve made and having them define me. i want to be the coach i never had growing up. someone supportive, calming, and friendly. i know i’ve been doing exactly that but have had a couple incidents recently that have wavered my confidence.

how have you gotten over these feelings? what can i do to be a better coach (mechanics/skill wise and as a leader)?

hi! i’ve been coaching competitive for about 4-5 years now and did gymnastics myself at the provincial level for around 14 years. i have been given the opportunity to create and run an excel program at my gym (we have never had one before), and i’m not really sure where to start. i feel that i can’t find any concrete information online about requirements (for the levels) and honestly, just overall knowledge of what the program entails. if anyone has developed a program for xcel or coached any help is appreciated!

i do want to add that i am in canada so the rules here vs the usa may be different (im not sure)?

I’m curious how people feel about wrist supports. I remember being told it was best to avoid wrist supports unless absolutely necessary to help build strength. And to focus on wrist strength and flexibility. On my team growing up the only kids in wrist supports had significant wrist injuries. But now I’m coaching level 7 boys and everybody’s wrists hurt all through pommels. Should I just put them all in wrist supports?