GYMNASTICS

Karen Goeller is the author of more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA. She has helped educate thousands of coaches, athletes, and fitness professionals worldwide with her books, articles, in person. Goeller has been training athletes since 1978.

I am gymnastics coach with 6 years coaching experience. My gymnastics coaching education comes from New Zealand, where i have reached a Level WAG and Level 3 MAG qualification. I also have a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, with a major in Exercise Science from Massey Univ

After a successful actuarial career, Maggie Hofstaedter is now a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer who loves to inspire and entertain others through her writing. She writes for both children and adults and has covered a wide variety of topics in her writing. Her writing credits include numerous articles for publications, SEO content writing, and a regular gig as a featured writer for an inspirational children's website. Maggie is an avid health and fitness nut, engaging daily in such activities as aerobic exercise, yoga, rollerblading, and coaching gymnastics. Maggie's other interests include cooking, volunteering, reading, DIY decorating, and listening to a diverse assortment of music that ranges from Luther Vandross to classical to Bruce Springsteen to new wave! Finally, Maggie prides herself on her role as a wife and mom, actively participating in her husband's and son's drawing hobby and her daughter's theater pursuits.

Student at Columbia University (studying History with a focus on Germany from 1873-1989, Soviet Russia, and the Balkan states). I also cover elite gymnastics on the national and international level, having provided interviews, live coverage and opinion pieces for the Couch Gymnast in the past two years of the current quadrennium. Coming up - AT&T American Cup (Madison Square Garden, New York NY - March 2012), Pacific Rim Championships (Seattle WA - March 2012), Visa National Championships (St Louis MO - June 2012), and the Olympic Trials (San Jose CA - June 2012). I'll also cover NCAA Division I gymnastics during the upcoming season.

Michelle White was born and raised in a small town outside of Bangor, Maine. She relocated to Arizona to attend Arizona State University where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology and then decided to stay in the warm and sunny Southwest. Michelle enjoyed an amazing 15 year career at a Fortune 500 company, working domestically as well as in Europe and Asia. She is happily married with two young daughters. When her morning commute thoughts changed from “what exciting and challenging things today is going to bring” to “am I spending my time doing what is best for my girls” she decided to make a change in her life. The amazing career wasn’t the most important thing to her any longer, she realized that priorities had changed and that the most important part of her life was her family. Michelle currently resides in Scottsdale with her husband, two daughters and an assortment of pets. Her new career of taking care of her family; volunteering at school; running her kids to gymnastics, karate, ice skating and girl scouts is proving to be much much more challenging than she would have ever though....but it’s a wonderful craziness that Michelle wouldn’t trade for anything else.

As a teenager Annette was the #1 gymnast in California and later moved on to ballroom dancing, coaching both gymnastics and dancing. Although her degree is in theology, she pastored for several years, and later became a gemologist and now owns her own jewelry store in Kentucky.

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I am the author of two full-length plays and several one-acts produced in NYC. My work has appeared in Monologues for Men Written by Men, edited by Gary Garrison and Michael Wright. A former gymnast, I was an Associate Producer at ESPN for the World Gymnastics Championships from 2001-2003 and I wrote for and appeared in the long-running PBS-TV children's health/safety/fitness/nutrition show, Bloopy's Buddies. My new children's book, BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS, has just been completed and I am currently writing the book of a new Broadway musical based upon the life of a 1950's rock 'n roll legend. Two novels are in progress, LADY E (an adult novel) and SAVING GREENPORT (a middle grade novel), as well as several short stories.

Former competitive gymnast-turned-coach-turned-BMXer, Amanda Leigh has been coaching gymnastics and other extreme action sports for over 9 years. Along with coaching several champions at the state, regional and national level, Amanda has helped pioneer the integration of extreme sports training and gymnastics technique in training facilities throughout the country, including Windells Camp in Mt. Hood, Oregon and Monarchs Gymnastics in Los Angeles, California, designing various cross training programs for snowboarding, freestyle skiing and freestyle BMX. Amanda currently resides in St. Louis where she coaches competitive gymnastics teams at Midwest Twisters Gymnastics. She can be found racing ABA-sanctioned events locally at St. Peters BMX and throughout the country at NBL-sanctioned National Races as a proud member of the Rocket Racing National Team. Level 3 USA Cycling Certification First Aid and CPR Certified Insured by USA Cycling, Inc. ABA and NBL Member Currently Leading 2011 National Series Points 26-34 Rxpert Women 2010 NBL National #24 17+ Women USA Gymnastics Professional Member and NAWGJ Accredited Official

My name is Nate Ludwig. I enjoy the exciting things in life. I am very skilled when it comes to acrobatics, gymnastics, tricking, parkour, etc... I have videos on YouTube as a demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryhT_OXsqY4). I also have a fascination with computers and electronics. I can easily build an advanced computer from scratch, repair either hardware or software issues, remove viruses, do remote assistance, support calls, on-site installations etc... I love technology and new inventions, robotics, all forms of devices and mechanical components. I like learning as much as possible about... well... as much as possible. In my opinion you only live once, so learning as much as possible about that life you're given is a must. Our time on this Earth is limited. Why waste that time being oblivious to everything around us?

2009 USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Coach of the Year.

Kelly Fitzpatrick has been writing since childhood and her expertise lies in sports writing and media. Kelly's sports experience includes gymnastics, cheerleading, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and dance. She focuses most of her writing on articles pertaining to those sports. Kelly is also the founder of www.handstandsaroundtheworld.com

Jackie Licata, born and raised in Miami, FL, has been involved with competitive sports since the tender age of five. A competitive gymnast of 15 years, reaching level 10, a Junior National and Junior World champion Powerlifter, a current competitive thrower in the world of track and field, as well as, a currently competitive Olympic Weightlifter in training for the 2012 Olympic trials in the sport of Olympic style weightlifting; continues to hold all the current Florida State Olympic Weightlifting records. Jackie has attended several American Open Weightlifting championships, USA National Weightlifitng Championships and even the 2007/2009 World Team Trials. Jackie is also a safety certified professional gymnastics coach, who loves to work with children, and who loves what attributes sports brings to people of all ages, especially children. Jackie believes that sports give positive direction and save many young lives by teaching qualities that most people will never get to experience. Dedication, discipline, perseverance, responsibility, ambition to succeed, self-confidence, good sportsmanship, self awareness, goal setting, structure, belief in oneself, and most of all, mental toughness. Jackie believes in being all you can be, and never giving up on what you believe in, because without dreams, you become lost, and you end up on a long bumpy road through the journey of life. Jackie also thrives on motivating and helping to instill the essential qualities sports will bring upon all athletes involved in regular training and competition, which will better their character, and last them a lifetime. Jackie Licata has a real passion, and love for sport, and will continue to stay involved herself, as an athlete, and as a coach, to better those around her and within her community for as long as she lives.

Karen Goeller, CSCS, has educated thousands of coaches, teachers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts with her books, articles, and in person. She has been training athletes since 1978 and adults since 1986. Her education includes training in emergency medicine, physical therapy, and nutrition. She has held the NSCA-CSCS, Fitness Trainer, EMT-D, Nutrition, and many gymnastics certifications. Karen Goeller is the creator and author of the Swing Set Fitness books and the Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning books. SHe has also written numerous training programs and articles. Karen Goeller has been featured in newspapers, magazines, on radio, and on television.

My name is Nik Distler and I am a college student at Western Illinois University. My current major is business and plan to run my own business some day. I love to travel as well as being outdoors. In high school I was a two time state competitor in gymnastics and wrote fo

I'm 14,love gymnastics,sports,acting,singing,dancing,and more!

I am a 23 year old mother of one. I have been writting, and performing since I was 5years old. I also have a very strong background in dance and gymnastics. My writing style full of passion and very important to me.I cant compare my style to anyone because I feel as if Im tr

Licensed Realtor in the state of MI, I've been a "jock" of all trades to say the least. I also am currently a gymnastics coach, previously a cheer coach, and I worked 18 years as a program director for the non profit YWCA

My name is Ashley Pomeroy and I am eighteen years old. I have an obsession with new things & bringing them into the world, through music, books...ANY kind of knowledge. I used to compete in gymnastics but right now, I prefer to just be a student.

Instructor of gymnastics/tumbling for 26 years. Currently working PT as a Tumbling Director in raleigh,. NC. Self published author of two books. Owner of Voice of Rehoboth Publishing. Lead instructor for leadership workshops/conferences.

Hannah French has been an aerial circus artist for over seventeen years. Her athletic background began with trampoline, gymnastics, then later spring board diving. She attended Indiana University, earned a B.A. in English, and enjoys writing in her spare time as a full-tim

I live in rural northwest Arkansas with my wife of fifteen years and our eight children. As one would imagine, our lives are beyond hectic. With five girls and three boys we are always taking someone to soccer, basketball, gymnastics, birthday parties- endless. Aside from

I am a teacher that teaches science, physics and chemistry at a boys'high school.I am a sports fanatic,having done gymnastics,played and coached soccer, did national sea rescue and hiking.

Born in Australia, raised in the US, I found my way into a creative bend with my first polaroid camera in 1978. I also express my creativity through Vaulting, gymnastics on horses, which is one of the stories I've presented here. Currently a coach here in San Diego, I am on a 'mission' to grow the sport throughout the county! I've tinkered with poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, and LOTS of photography, and sometimes find it hard to express myself in only one way :) Thank you to my father, whose encouragement and support have meant everything to this girl..he is my quote, he is my eye.

I am currently a student, working on my Bachelors degree and majoring in Professional Writing on the creative track. I have an Associates Degree in education. I have written feature articles for Jr. College; newspaper articles for a gymnastics center; newsletters for loca

Born and Raised in Chicago, IL. I recently moved to East Chicago, In. I've been singing and dancing(ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, gymnastics) all of my life and I would love to inspire young kids on different topics. I am a kind hearted, and strong willed person. I w

Ms. Early is 36 years old. Living in North Palm Springs, adjacent to the ultra luxury community of Palm Springs, California. She has 4 children, and has had an interest in Health, Human Longevity, and Homeopathic Medicines. Though Sharon is persuing degrees in the IT field Health and Wellness remain her passion. Sharon is also a pole dance for fitness practitioner who hopes that before the 2012 Olympics (which will feature Vertical Gymnastics as a new sport) She can open her own pole dance fitness studio in the Palm Springs area

I am a complicated female (is that redundant?) who competed in gymnastics for 11 years, moved from one coast to the other, and has been blessed with an extraordinary family. I am indoor cycling instructor at a gym and a full time student, and I am a firm believer in doing wh

Born 22 Nov 1978, the baby Jes grew up with the want to take a bite out of every aspect in life. She tried ice-skating, ballet and gymnastics, failed miserably, only to try it all again. Jes is an avid animal lover, musician and gamer. Jes never gives up.

Just a regular Mom working on eating as many vegetables as she insists that her kids do, and trying to find a way to fund dance and swimming and gymnastics lessons all without sacrificing the electric bill or something else trivial like that.