66 years old & learning how to do a back tuck: John’s Story
If you’ve been on Insta lately, maybe you’ve seen this legend: You can watch his interview here. John walked (or hobbled, really) into Aspinwall Gymnastics Center 3 years ago. I was coaching on the other side of the gym, and he waved me over. 👋🏼 “Can...
Why Your Backbend Sucks & How to Fix It
Carly Cartwheel is a level 8, crushing the game, but her backbend SUCKS! She pushes to the limit, but all she walks away with is a sore lower back and something that mayyyybe looks like a backbend… if ya squint 👀 So why is this? Well, there could be a few things...
How to Foam Roll to Prevent Injuries in Gymnastics
Let’s ease into the New year, let me tell you about a resolution I wish MY coaches had picked up while I was a young gymnast: MORE. FOAM. ROLLING. I didn’t even touch a foam roller until I was in college, and let me tell you, it was an… experience....