Freedom of movement and variability in movement are key to thriving in gymnastics. One of the greatest contributors to injury is training in only one plane of movement. The ability to have a large continuum of movement ranges and control creates space for athletes to survive when making a mistake. It creates more room for error, setting them up to succeed. This session will be an experimental approach to learning to move in various ways, thinking outside the box. You will get to assess and perform movements to improve your athletes’ movement approaches and challenge their systems.

The constant rush of neurochemicals in the brain, due to life and sport stresses, have lead to over-stimulated athletes battling injuries, mental monkeys and fears, limited flexibility, and inefficient muscle coordination and strength, resulting in suboptimal gymnastics. COVID has only made this worse. This lecture takes a holistic approach to empower you and your athletes to take control of the nervous system to achieve optimal health and optimal performance.