USA Gymnastics University Library
The USA Gymnastics University Library is a resource for instructors, coaches, judges, directors and gym club owners. Please frequent the library for additional articles and resources.
Stories/videos tagged with NEW were added March 15, 2013.
Stories/videos tagged with NEW were added March 15, 2013.
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Additional Preschool course materials
Additional School-Age course materials- Coaching education and resources through the USOC
Minimize Injuries
Run Fast
Handstand - The Most Important Skill
Participant Welfare Policy
Using Mental Imagery in Gymnastics
Developing Athlete Confidence and Positive Self-Esteem
Developing Internally Motivated Athletes
Core Development
Stretching 101
10 Ways To Keep the Peace in Competitive Gymnastics
Bodyweight Strength Training
Ankle Proprioception in the Prevention of Ankle Injuries
Concussions in Gymnastics
Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks
Function vs Pain
Rotational Strength
Overcoming Psychological Blocking in Gymnastics
Improving Shoulder Strength and Stability
Stick the Landing
Drills to Keep Gymnasts Safe on Optional Bars
Kip and Cast Hand Stand
Optional Floor Front Tumbling
Staying on the Beam is Not the Only Thing
Where to find information on 2013 new skills and mobility
Implementing the New 2013 Routines into Beam Complexes
Why TOPs?
Round Off - Two Types
Vault
Beam
W300 Junior Olympic Team Coaches Course
Spicing Up With Leaps, Jumps & Turns
Adding TOPs to Your Program
Circuit Training
Working Then Ends Of The Beam
Righties & Lefties & Compulsory Routines
The Importance Of Basics For Beam
Kip Drill
Swing Handstand on Bars
A Jaeger Drill
Floor Bar Use
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Clear Hip Handstand: Shape, Drop, Open
Additional Women's course materials
2013 Structure and Mobility Chart for JO Compulsory Program
Cat Leap
The Glide Kip
Developing Athlete Confidence and Positive Self-Esteem
Commitment Among Competitive Female Gymnasts: What Does it Look Like and How Can We Enhance It?
Developing Internally Motivated Athletes
Anatomy of the Hip
Splits & Flexibility
Developing Giant Swings
Handstand - The Most Important Skill
![]() How to Start a Boy's Program |
Additional Men's course materials
Acceleration Drills
Let's Get Motivated
Bungie Rope on Rings
Handstand - The Most Important Skill
Developing Athlete Confidence and Positive Self-Esteem
Developing Internally Motivated Athletes
A Comparative Case Study of Roche Vaults Performed by Elite Male Gymnasts
Core Vector Training
Front Limber Drill
Skills For Recreational Trampoline
Pre-School Tips for Correct Hand Placement in a Backward Roll
Helpful Tips for Getting Tots Up from a Forward Roll
Themes & Special Events
Fun Conditioning For Pre-Schoolers
The Importance of Structure
Balance Beam for Pre-Schoolers
Transitioning Little Boys to Rings for the First Time
Prop Ideas for Pre-Schoolers
Parent and Tot Safety Tips
Props for Pre-Schoolers
Pre-School Individuality
Lesson Plans
Trampoline & Tumbling for Recreation
Success
Mistakes Teachers Make
Using Pre-School Props
Pre-School Parent/Child Classes
Fun Conditioning For Pre-Schoolers
Pre-School Props
Pre-School Lever Drill
Pre-School Lesson Plans
Athletes with Disabilities
Quick Teaching Tips on Use of a Panel Mat
The Preschool Handstand
The Preschool Carwheel
The Beginning ... very beginning of a Back Handspring
Tips on communication
Recreational Round Off
Variations of the Forward Roll
The Jump to Lunge
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New Kids in Class - NEW -
Gymnastics - A Sport for the Talented Few or an Activity for All?
Phyliosophy of Recreational Gymnastics
Handstand
Holiday Fun
10 Quick Tips for Preschool Tumbling
Olympic Lesson Plan Ideas Suitable for Preschool and Beginner Gymnasts
Teach Vaulting to Preschoolers? Yes - But Make it Fun!
Developing Athlete Confidence and Positive Self-Esteem
Developing Internally Motivated Athletes
Creative Preschool Bar Skills and Variations
Children's Developmental Stages
Core Development
Nerf Fun
What Did Your Gym Do This Year to Improve Enrollment
Morning Play Dates
First Impressions Leave Lasting Impressions
Tips for Hiring Staff
Communication Strategies for Young Coaches
Firing Staff
More Than Just Coaching Hours For Your Staff
Quick Tip For Improving Your Facility
Leadership & Team Building
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Gym Cleaning - NEW -
Building and Leading Teams in the New Millennium - NEW -
Being Prepared for the Olympic Boom
How Deep Are the Roots of Your Culture? (Recommended Reading)
Staff Training: Character & Skill (Recommended Reading)
Internal Marketing: Cost? Little or Nothing (Recommended Reading)
Tactical Marketing & Packaging (Recommended Reading)
Participant Welfare Policy
Preparing for the Olympics
The Industry of Recreational Gymnastics - How the Activity Differs From the Sport
Managing Birthday Parties at your Club
Risk Management at your Club
Customer Service
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Back Pain in a Gymnast, an Understanding of its Cause and treatment - NEW -
The Obstacle Course, Building Basic Skills and Accomplishment - NEW -
Gymnastics - Not Your Typical Speech/Therapy - NEW -
St. Vincent Feature: "PH"un With Physio Balls - NEW -
Preventing Lower Back Pain in Gymnastics
Overcoming the fear of going backwards
Internally Motivated
Water Bottle
Ankle Proprioception in the Prevention of Ankle Injuries
Function vs. Pain
Overcoming Psychological Blocking
Handstand - The Most Important Skill
The 5 Rings of Mental Toughness
Core Development
Learn to Coach through various mental aspects
Concussions in Gymnastics
Rotation Stability
Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks
Function vs Pain
Overcoming Physchological Blocking in Gymnastics
Improving Shoulder Strength and Stability
Stick the Landing









