Michelle Kocan

Michelle's Regional Congress Sessions

Region 4 - Sunday
2:30 - 3:30pm
Taft A
Using Balance Beam for Other Events
Region 4 Sunday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Using the balance beam to introduce shapes and strength needed for bars support and casting??? YES
Want to build straight tumbling? Beam is the answer!
Come have fun exploring non traditional ways to use your beams!

3:45 - 4:45pm
Taft A
Handstands: Build Them Right From the Start
Region 4 Sunday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Shaping, strength, and progressions to turn them upside down.

Region 5 - Friday
1:45 - 2:45pm
Gina Knee
Vault: Is the Run Even Important?
Region 5 Friday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Drills and games to play during your vault rotation that have nothing to do with going over the table! Fast paced and fun vault activities to build speed and confidence.

6:00 - 8:30pm
Aminah Ballroom
Xcel Boot Camp: Elevate Your Coaching Game
Region 5 Friday Women Coaching
Session Summary

Xcel coaches, step your coaching game with this engaging, hands-on session designed specifically for coaches of Xcel athletes! This 2.5-hour bootcamp will deliver practical drills, effective spotting techniques, and creative choreography tips, along with strategies for structuring your season – from skill progression and conditiong to routine development. Whether you’re new to Xcel or a seasoned coach looking to refresh your approach, this bootcamp will provide the tools to elevate your athletes’ performance across all events. Come ready to move, learn, and leave inspired!
This session is FREE to Congress Registrants, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m. Boot Camp attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands-on spotting activities.

Region 5 - Saturday
4:15 - 5:15pm
Aminah Ballroom
Games, Games, Games! They Are Not Just to Kill Time!
Region 5 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Having games in your back pocket can be invaluable. Waiting for your area? Waiting in line? Need to build strength? Team build? Just have a bit of FUN? Come ready to get moving and PLAY- the most important part of your day.

Region 7 - Friday
8:30 - 9:30am
Holiday Ballroom 4-6
Games, Games, Games! For Classes and Team
Region 7 Friday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Having games in your back pocket can be invaluable. Waiting for your area? Waiting in line? Need to build strength? Team build? Just have a bit of FUN? Come ready to get moving and PLAY- the most important part of your day.

9:45 - 10:45am
Holiday Ballroom 4-6
Tumbling Basics are the KEY!
Region 7 Friday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Rolling, handstands, cartwheels and bridging are the basics for all BIG skills, do you do them everyday at every level? How to get basics to be FUN and rewarding to the everyday athlete.

Region 7 - Sunday
8:30 - 9:30am
Johnson AB
The Basics Before the Basics
Region 7 Sunday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Rolling, handstands, cartwheels and bridging are the basics for all BIG skills. Do you do them every day at every level? How to get basics to be FUN and rewarding to the everyday athlete.

11:00am - 12:00pm
Johnson AB
Handstands: Build Them Right From the Start
Region 7 Sunday Recreational
Presenter(s): Michelle Kocan
Session Summary

Shaping, strength, and progressions to turn them upside down.