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As a parent, when you think about enrolling your child in gymnastics, which benefits do you envision? You probably see it as a positive and engaging activity or focus on the numerous physica … Read Post >

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When connecting tumbling skills to a pass or series, let's say a round-off to back-handspring, there is a relevance to the length of the tumbling pass. In general, the goal is to make your ro … Read Post >

Across the nation gyms, studios, dojos, summer camps have entered various phases of reopening (or preparing for) and welcoming students back into action. Alongside the joy (and relief) of se … Read Post >

The Laser Beam Virtual Competition is in the books and the results were fantastic! When Master Coach and Tumbl Trak mentor Leonard Isaacs designed the Laser Beam, instilling confidence was a … Read Post >

In all my years with Tumbl Trak I have had opportunities that have changed my life. I have learned to be a better coach, a better person. I have had moments of awe, been starstruck, and rea … Read Post >

VAULTING is one of the oldest forms of Equestrian Sports. Yup, you read that right - Equestrian. As in, horses! I’m not talking about the kind of leather bound “horse” Ma … Read Post >

Contributor: Carrie Spender, Tumbl Trak Education Coordinator In my home, one of my most prized possessions is this US Olympic Team Flag. It travels with me on all of my Tumbl Trak adventure … 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 >

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 >

Maile O’Keefe has become a national gymnastics treasure, winning our applause with back to back US Junior National Championship titles in 2016 and 2017. In her first senior competition … Read Post >

By William A Sands, PhD, FACSM, CSCS, EMT, Sheffield Hallam University Strength underpins stamina. After all, if you’re not strong enough to do one repetition, then the question of sta … Read Post >

Across the country in gyms, online in training videos, and at congress presentations I continue to see gymnasts landing in a way that is very concerning and worse I continue to see coaches ye … Read Post >

Thinking about Martial Arts for your kiddo?   There are many types of martial arts to choose from, each with their own history and unique style. Karate is a well known, centuries old, J … Read Post >

Fueling an athletes body should be considered the 6th event. Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, Mental Training, and FUELING your child’s body all equally important to a well-rounded gymnast. Co … Read Post >

As many of us know, competition season can be stressful for coaches and athletes alike. When an athlete is nervous before a competition, they may not compete to their fullest potential, which … Read Post >