Parenting a Young Gymnast
Get tips for helping your child to succeed in gymnastics, and learn about safety, nutrition, and common injuries and treatments.
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need.
Find out what coaches recommend.
Are you a coach or a gym parent? Tell us what age you think kids should begin more "serious" gymnastics.
Nancy Thies Marshall, an Olympic gymnast and former director of USA Gymnastics' Athlete Wellness Program, talks about the many benefits of the sport.
Many parents struggle with this question, and with walking the line between involvement and over-involvement in their child's sport. Gymnastics coach Brian Bakalar weighs in with some advice.
Tips from gymnastics coach Brian Bakalar to help keep your child from getting injured while doing gymnastics in your house.
Tips for parents to help their gymnasts handle the often nerve-wracking experience of gymnastics competition.
The list of coaches who are no longer allowed to be certified by USA Gymnastics because of their conduct.
