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Men's Gymnastics

Men's Gymnastics "Explained"
(a reflective look at the world of gymnastics by the webmaster)

In this sport I have noticed there are two kinds of parents:  the kind that takes their boy to practice and meets and are just thrilled that he finishes each event.  Totally happy not to know what the name is of that twisty thing their child just did on the floor.  And caring less if the skill that was just done is in fact helping or hurting the child's overall score.  (These parents are great in their own right and are the kinds that coaches undoubtedly love!)  Then there are those who can't get enough (I obviously fall in that category).  Needing to know not only the name of that twisty thing, but what skill level it is and how much it is worth as part of the routine.  (I'm sure that we, too, are loved by the coaches - just not in the same way).   It would seem as though more parents are becoming the "more interested" type.   I have two things to say on this subject:  first of all ... GREAT!!! maybe if enough of us get more interested, then male gymnastics (especially in Indiana) won't be such a misunderstood sport!  Secondly... remember that your son already has a COACH.  As Dr. Allison Arnold says... he has a coach at the gym, we as parents need to remain exactly that -- PARENTS.  I think that it is wonderful to know all you can about the sport your son has gotten into, but I don't think the line should be crossed from parent to coach.  Let the coach do his/her job...  <smile>  

General Information by Levels:  Compulsory   AND   Optional   can be found by clicking on whichever you would like to know more about.  Once there, you have the choice on the right sidebar to see more about specific classes.

If you have questions about anything and can't find it on this site or on the "Men's Gymnastics" site, please feel free to email me and I will see if I can find the answer for you.