Check out the 2 new videos added to The Gym Press Library video archive.
The first one is the second in series of the CEP Level 2 clinic. learn more
The second video was submitted by Christoph Laderach, from 2Move Digital Video Productions
This DVD is a must see if you ask me. It present some of the best technical breakdown of skills. It covers a large range of skills and is presented by expert coaches. learn more
The Gym Press Coaching Log
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
New article
A new article has been added to Vol 3 of Gym Coach 2009.
"Sprint training for vault: Off-season training program for 7-12yr old gymnasts"
by Valentin Uzunov
Abstract
Gymnastics coaches are well aware of the importance of a fast run-up for successful vaulting but often fail to devote sufficient time and training to this phase. The consequences of which severely disadvantaged those gymnasts who do not have a naturally fast run. The lack of attention paid to this phase in vaulting is reflected in available gymnastics specific literature, coaching clinics and workshops on vault training. The scope of this article is to present a 12 week off-season sprint training program, for preadolescent gymnasts (7-12 years of age), who have not had formal sprint training. A detailed discussion is presented on the theoretical and practical application of the key concepts to effective sprinting for vault: optimized running mechanics, start of run-up and acceleration. The methodology behind this program is based on current track and field coaching methods, scientific literature on sprinting biomechanics and preadolescence speed and strength training principles. Improving the run-up speed of young gymnast is often the single best way to improving their vault in the begining, thus the time spent in developing the gymnast sprinting ability is time well invested. A well designed and effective sprint training program has benefits not only for improving the vaulting potential of a gymnast, but also servers as a great lower body strength, power, coordination, agility, and plyometric training program for preadolescent gymnast, without many of the potential risks of injury often attributed too more intense plyometric programs.
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You can check out videos related to the article from The Gym Press YouTube channel
"Sprint training for vault: Off-season training program for 7-12yr old gymnasts"
by Valentin Uzunov
Abstract
Gymnastics coaches are well aware of the importance of a fast run-up for successful vaulting but often fail to devote sufficient time and training to this phase. The consequences of which severely disadvantaged those gymnasts who do not have a naturally fast run. The lack of attention paid to this phase in vaulting is reflected in available gymnastics specific literature, coaching clinics and workshops on vault training. The scope of this article is to present a 12 week off-season sprint training program, for preadolescent gymnasts (7-12 years of age), who have not had formal sprint training. A detailed discussion is presented on the theoretical and practical application of the key concepts to effective sprinting for vault: optimized running mechanics, start of run-up and acceleration. The methodology behind this program is based on current track and field coaching methods, scientific literature on sprinting biomechanics and preadolescence speed and strength training principles. Improving the run-up speed of young gymnast is often the single best way to improving their vault in the begining, thus the time spent in developing the gymnast sprinting ability is time well invested. A well designed and effective sprint training program has benefits not only for improving the vaulting potential of a gymnast, but also servers as a great lower body strength, power, coordination, agility, and plyometric training program for preadolescent gymnast, without many of the potential risks of injury often attributed too more intense plyometric programs.
Click Here to purchase ($5.00USD)
You can check out videos related to the article from The Gym Press YouTube channel
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Library: New articles added to archives
Recently added articles references to The Gym Press Library : Article Archives for October 2009
- COACHING – Sport Psychology
Effects of a season-long PST program on gymnastic performance and on psychological skill development
Fournier JF. Calmels C. Durand-Bush N. Salmela JH
International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 3(1):59-78, 2005
Competitive strategies among elite female gymnasts: An exploration of the relative influence of psychological skills training and natural learning experiences.
Calmels C. d'Arripe-Longueville F. Fournier JF. Soulard A.
International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 1(4): 327-352, 2003
Scoring the perfect 10: Investigation the impact of goal setting styles on a goal setting program for female gymnasts.
Pierce BE. Burton D.
The Sports Psychologist, 12, 156-168. 1998 Jun
- BIOMECHANICS - Vault
A biomechanical comparison of theYurchenko vault and two associated teaching drills.
Elliott B. Mitchell J.
International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 7(1):91-107, 1991 Febuary
The Gym Press Library: Video Archive open
Proud to announce start the launch of the The Gym Press Library Video archive. The video archive is just starting and is a little bare at the moment, but over the next month or so more DVD’s we be made available, and will also start to archive/catalog some great gymnastics videos. The video archive is accessible through the The Gym Press Library. The first video available is from a CEP Level 2 coaching course from New Zealand. Its fairly basic but its worth a watch if you are new to coaching.
All readers are invited to submit any gymnastics (or relevant) coaching videos they have from clinics, workshop etc. they have attended for sale, trade, or share through Video Archives. If you would like to know more about how to submit/advertise your DVD through the video archive please contact us at the thegympress@gmail.com
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