When it comes to tumbling and gymnastics, many athletes make the mistake of diving straight into practicing at home without properly preparing their body. One important aspect of preparation is dynamic stretching, a type of stretching that involves movement and... Read More

Cheer jumps are a great way to show your flexibility and athleticism during cheerleading performances. For all star athletes, they’re also an opportunity to contribute to the scoresheet even if you’re not the strongest tumbler or stunter. Here are some... Read More

Handstands are an important skill for gymnasts because they help to strengthen the core muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Handstands also help to increase body awareness and provide gymnasts with an opportunity to develop better coordination and control. Handstands... Read More

They always say you’ll never find employees who will love your business as much as you do. I have never disagreed with this statement more than I do in this moment. Let’s rewind a bit. I’m sure we’re all tired... Read More

As parents, 2020 brought out one of the toughest decisions for many of us: Do we focus on our child’s mental and emotional health or do we focus on their physical safety and well-being. Further, we’ve been inundated with statistics,... Read More

There is nothing more exciting as a parent than seeing your toddler’s personality bloom! After the first birthday, we often see children starting to understand words, phrases and tones in our voices. As we get closer to 18 months, many... Read More

There’s nothing that makes a coach happier than knowing their athletes are prepared. They’ve taken a few extra minutes to pack their gym bag and ensure they’ve got everything they need for practice. So, what’s in your gym bag? If... Read More

Self-Bullying: How it Starts Imagine this.  You greet your 12-year-old athlete for their weekly private lesson. The warm up starts well and so does the warm-up tumbling. Then you get to the back handspring. This is the purpose and plan... Read More

As coaches, we’re preparing today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. Leadership comes in many forms, and our athletes are not only reflections of those various forms, but they’re also an exciting preface of what’s to come. Here at Twisters in... Read More

This is the final part of a 3-part series about mental blocks. To read Part 1 and Part 2, click the associated links. The Perfectionist There are many different types of athletes – those who work hard and achieve their... Read More