Coaching Girls’ Gymnastics

Coach John Howard of Gymnastics Zone discusses differences between coaching girls and boys gymnastics. He cites one main difference between boys and girls – confidence. I too find this when coaching, boys have less of the “fear factor”, girls question, alot. They wonder – “what if” a lot. John cites the following to note in relation to coaching girls:

• Girls Often Don’t Understand How Good they Are
• Coaches Must Constantly Work to Build Confidence
• Praise is Primary
• Coaches Should Be Truly Confident In Their Abilities and Program
• Coaches Need To Allow More for Individual Differences
• Coaches Controlling Behavior Does Not Work in the Long Run
• Coaching is Teaching
• The Training Program Must Be Solid
• Their Feedback Will Help The Training Process
• Positivity, Praise and Participation
• Pay Attention to Them
• Knowledge and the Ability to Transmit It
• Democracy with Direction
• Maintain Control and Goals
• Mutual Movement Toward Positive Goals

Read the full article here on Gymnastics Zone.