When I first decided to launch a TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) for gymnastics, my goal was to create something that challenged athletes without overwhelming them. It’s easy to get caught up in the intensity of high-level training, but the demands of a TOPs program can be a lot — especially for athletes under the age of 10. Over time, I’ve learned that starting intentionally and building slowly is the key to creating a sustainable program. Here’s how I built our gymnastics

Conditioning is one of the most important parts of gymnastics training—but it can also be one of the most challenging to run efficiently. With multiple athletes moving at once, equipment to manage, and energy levels to balance, conditioning can easily become chaotic without a clear system. Over the years, I’ve found that small, intentional changes can completely transform how smoothly conditioning runs. Here are six simple coaching tips to keep your gymnastics conditioning or

If you’ve ever been at a Level 8–10 vault rotation during a meet warm up, I’m pretty sure you know the definition of stress. One athlete needs a spot, another is doing a timer, you're scrambling to get the vault table height adjusted, figuring out vault types, resi mat in or out... Do we land on a 4-incher? An 8-incher? And let’s not forget about the littles! They can’t remember where to run from, what order they go in, or, fingers crossed that they even remember they need to

As a gymnastics coach, I’m always striving to improve my knowledge for my athletes. Great coaching goes beyond drills and conditioning. It’s about understanding people, particularly the young athletes we work with every day. My goal is to constantly learn how to guide them physically, mentally, and emotionally. Essential Reading for Coaches Here are five books for gymnastics coaches that have made a lasting impact on how I approach coaching. Whether you’re new or experienced,