Athletes First Gymnastics Consultancy

08/20/2024

"Being an optional gymnast isn't about picking and choosing the things you like to do... It's about having as many options as possible. Then you and your coaches pick and choose what you put into your routine."

This is something I find myself saying at every clinic, lecture, presentation, and when talking to athletes and parents.

It's not about avoiding what you're "not good at" or things you struggle with. Just because you're not learning it fast, or you have struggled in the past with something, doesn't mean it can't be a strength in the future. You may not do it as often, and you may never compete it, but you should continue to work through drills and progressions.

Warmp-ups and side stations are a great time and place to work through progressions and drills all throughout the year. Obviously, during competition season, it becomes hard to play with new or other skills, but you should find a day here and there to do so.

The more options we have to work with, the better routines we can create, and truthfully...It keeps EVERYONE interested, motivated, and engaged.

08/18/2024

The immense impact a coaches belief can have on those around them is profound.

Every day, I am trying to find a way to unlock someone's full potential. With all of my gymnasts, I believe I know what they are truly capable of. Every day, im on a mission to coach them towards that. If I don't believe in them, then how can I expect them to believe in themselves?
Good day or bad day, I HAVE to believe I can help, that they can improve, change, understand better, find a better way...Otherwise, what's the point?

"Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes, they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen." -Pete Carroll

07/31/2023

07/23/2023

When you care more about who they are, and who they can be... Instead of what they can do and how they make you look... You will find success.

06/20/2023

It took a year to make it happen, but I finally got back out to St. Louis, MO to reunite with my friends at .gymnastics .gymnastics.
3 amazing days with such a great group of athletes and coaches. Had so much fun with both groups: The level 6-10s in the morning and the XCel Golds and Up in the afternoon. Such a bright future ahead for you all!
It was great to meet Stephanie, Edye, and Kylie.And I loved getting to see Stacey, Liz, and one of my former gymnast Maddie!

See you all again next year!!!

10/05/2022

I highly recommend looking at Psych Me Up Consulting, I had the privilege of having Natalie work with my optional gymnasts over a summer, and they truly enjoyed working with her.

Psych Me Up Consulting was created to help improve mental performance, allowing athletes to reach their full potential. As a gymnast, I know first hand the struggles athletes encounter daily, impacting their performance in both training and competition.

09/23/2022

09/22/2022

More college gymnastics opportunities!!!!!!

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09/19/2022

An absolute must read for all coaches, parents, and athletes

A typical introductory conversation with parents, gymnasts, and staff often begins with the following quote: “If you don’t have time

09/18/2022

The only way to grow is to step outside your comfort zone. Try new things, take risks, do things in ways you've never done them before, ask for help.
"Be aggressively patient."
I tell that to athletes often. It's okay to make mistakes, especially if it's different mistakes. Failing and falling with a full effort is learning. Be patient with yourself, and enjoy the learning process. It's what makes it worth doing.

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09/12/2022

This weekend was surreal, humbling, and a little nerve-wracking. Thank you Marlyce Mancini Morace and USA Gymnastics Region 6 Women’s Program for the honor of being a clinician at our Regional Development Camp. To be able to pay forward what these camps have done for myself and my athletes is truly a privilege, and a responsibility I would never take lightly.
Region 6 is full of amazing coaches, many of them with more experience and success than myself. I cannot express enough my gratitude to everyone for allowing me to share my experiences, thoughts, and opinions with you. It's a reminder that we all can use a hand, a different perspective, or just words of encouragement, no who we are or what we have done.
To these young athletes in Region 6, WOW, do we have a bright future. The work ethic, the positive attitudes, the toughness physically and mentally, amazing. I am extremely excited to see how your season and careers progress.
The future of Region 6 is now, and together we can all get better. Thank you all again, see you in November!!!