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Building Flexibility the Right Way with Shelby McNamara

Complete Performance

In our latest episode of the PerformHappy podcast, we sit down with Shelby McNamara a former American rhythmic gymnast on the USA National Team and the founder of FlexAbilities, a flexibility training program for dancers, figure skaters, and gymnasts.

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Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible

Changing the Game Project

one coach asked. The post Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible appeared first on Changing the Game Project. I came across a few comments, such as: “Are we supposed to be a competitive club, or have fun?” Are we teaching these kids and demanding excellence, or giving everyone a trophy?”

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Tennis Video is Inspirational for Female Athletes in Every Sport

Physical Education Update

Segments include: the incredible flexibility and recovery abilities of Kim Clijsters; the tremendous power generated by the backhand of Serena Williams; the ballet-like movement of a spin-around groundstroke produced by Elena Dementieva; and the rippling quadriceps of Samantha Stosur as she absorbs the shock of ground contact during a forehand.

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How to plan a Sports coaching session

Sports Coaching FAQ

An effective plan is the cornerstone of a successful sports coaching session, therefore ensuring it is appropriately structured is of great importance. Planning is the first phase of the Sports Coaching Process. We will now examine each of the four components of a session plan: Participant information. Ability level/experience.

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The Benefits of Gymnastics for Adults

The Sporting

Gymnastics can Increase flexibility in Adults It is normal to have doubts as an adult learning gymnastics. Nonetheless, consistent gymnastics training can help you become more flexible and mobile, allowing you to do a variety of exercises. The support of a coach and teammates in gymnastics classes is guaranteed.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

The socio-cultural context of children's sport is suggested as an influence on participation at this age - active participation, plenty of encouragement by coaches and family, a focus on developing ability and on enjoyment not competition and winning, being with and making friends, and perceptions of competence (Cope et al.,

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Coaching and Organizational Strategies to Support the Adaptation of International Athletes

AASP

In this second post, I will share some strategies that coaches and organizations can adopt to facilitate the international athlete’s transition.</p> </p> <h6><strong>Create a team climate that promotes autonomy, competence, and connection among athletes.</strong></h6> Hatzigeorgiadis, A.,