USAG Teams   Team training with a personal touch. From compulsorys to optionals, our teams train to be well-rounded athletes at Gymnastics Inc.		VA All Stars Optional Program   We also provide an alternative optional program to all of our Level 3-9 gymnasts, High School gymnasts and recreational gymnasts.

Gymnastics

Our philosophy behind competitions is that meets are an opportunity for gymnastics success and excellence, to show progress and new skills, hit routines, have fun and have a positive social and educational experience. Gymnasts learn how to compete by competing and should take every opportunity to do so.

You Must Actually Compete to Learn to Compete

Learning to compete is a long process. Gymnasts must deal with pressure, crowds, distractions, psyching, travel, jet lag, lack of sleep, unfamiliar equipment, inconsistent judging, gymnastic politics and a host of other variables. This takes time and experience. Give them the time and opportunity to learn and they will eventually excel.

Parents Don’t Need to Add Any Additional Pressure

Parents should realize that all necessary performance pressure is supplied by the coaches. Extra requirements by parents may upset that balance. Successes will be celebrated and whatever problems are noted will be targeted for further development.

Don’t Obsess Over Scores

Gymnastics judging is a highly subjective, relative evaluation and scores are not necessarily indicative of a gymnast’s true progress or lack of it. Scores vary from session to session, day to day and meet to meet and are not always comparable from gymnast to gymnast.

Enjoy the Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat

A parent’s job at meets and other times is to share your gymnast’s successes and provide moral support for any difficulties.

 

 

For a Guide to Gymnastics, see this USAG e-magazine.      Guide to Gymnastics