Mary Wright

Mary's Regional Congress Sessions

Region 8 - Saturday
9:45 - 10:45am
Willow (Convention Center)
The Science of Skill Acquisition
Region 8 Saturday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Mary Wright, Chere Hoffman
Session Summary

From Shaping to Mastery – Explore how athletes learn new skills over time, linking motor-learning science with practical shaping and progressions for gymnastics. Learning Objectives: a) Explain the stages of motor learning and how they relate to gymnastics skills b) Identify shaping requirements and physical prerequisites for major skill families c) Apply progressions that develop develop timing, rhythm, & movement efficiency d) Use profiling to assess readiness and reduce failure cycles e) Effective Skill & Routine Verification.

11:15am - 12:15pm
Willow (Convention Center)
The Top 10 Tips Needed to Take Your Club to the Next Level
Region 8 Saturday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Mary Wright, Chere Hoffman
Session Summary

The most successful clubs teach Gymnastics Skills and Life Skills. We don’t just Teach – We Demonstrate! From administration, to annual plans, to coaches.

3:00 - 4:00pm
Amethyst 2-4
Breaking Down the Dance Skills Needed to be Successful
Region 8 Saturday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Mary Wright
Session Summary

Understanding the bio-mechanics, progressions and analysis of dance skills in the competitive program.

4:15 - 5:15pm
Amethyst 1
Believe in Me: Understanding Perfectionism
Region 8 Saturday Athlete Wellness
Presenter(s): Mary Wright
Session Summary

When you understand the athlete’s mind, you have the ability to bring out the best in them in a positive and caring manner.

Region 8 - Sunday
9:45 - 10:45am
Amethyst 2-4
Understanding the Basic Beam Acro Skills for Ultimate Success
Region 8 Sunday Women Coaching
Presenter(s): Mary Wright