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Stick It Girl Blog - Mental Training Tips For Gymnasts & Their Parents

How to Approach Summer Training When You Have A...
Some tips for how to approach summer training when you have a mental block.
How to Approach Summer Training When You Have A...
Some tips for how to approach summer training when you have a mental block.

5 Reasons Your Mental Block in Gymnastics Keeps...
Learn 5 reasons your mental block might keep coming back.
5 Reasons Your Mental Block in Gymnastics Keeps...
Learn 5 reasons your mental block might keep coming back.

How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Trainin...
Learn some tips for how to make the most out of your summer training.
How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Trainin...
Learn some tips for how to make the most out of your summer training.

Mind Over Matter: How To Use Mindfulness In Gym...
Learn how mindfulness can help you focus on the now, breathe through nerves, and build a healthier mindset as a gymnast.
Mind Over Matter: How To Use Mindfulness In Gym...
Learn how mindfulness can help you focus on the now, breathe through nerves, and build a healthier mindset as a gymnast.

How To Handle Jealousy In Gymnastics: Turning C...
Learn how jealousy can actually become a powerful opportunity for growth if you know how to handle it.
How To Handle Jealousy In Gymnastics: Turning C...
Learn how jealousy can actually become a powerful opportunity for growth if you know how to handle it.

Flip Your Mindset: How to Use Gymnastics Mantra...
Learn how to use gymnastics mantras to create mental consistency, improve focus, and increase confidence.
Flip Your Mindset: How to Use Gymnastics Mantra...
Learn how to use gymnastics mantras to create mental consistency, improve focus, and increase confidence.

A Mother’s Day Tribute: To the Gymnastics Moms ...
It's time to pay tribute to the guiding force behind our gymnastics success - our moms!
A Mother’s Day Tribute: To the Gymnastics Moms ...
It's time to pay tribute to the guiding force behind our gymnastics success - our moms!

How To Treat and Prevent Gymnastics Rips: A Pra...
Learn how to treat and prevent gymnastics rips. Share your own tips for how you treat your rips.
How To Treat and Prevent Gymnastics Rips: A Pra...
Learn how to treat and prevent gymnastics rips. Share your own tips for how you treat your rips.

WDP vs. Xcel: Understanding the Two Tracks in W...
Learn the difference between the Women's Development Program (WDP) and the Xcel Program in women's gymnastics.
WDP vs. Xcel: Understanding the Two Tracks in W...
Learn the difference between the Women's Development Program (WDP) and the Xcel Program in women's gymnastics.

When To Step In And Talk To Coach About Your Gy...
Ever wonder if it's time to talk to your gymnast's coach about her mental block? Find out when the right time is.
When To Step In And Talk To Coach About Your Gy...
Ever wonder if it's time to talk to your gymnast's coach about her mental block? Find out when the right time is.

3 Ways to Help Your Gymnast Stop Making Unhealt...
Does your gymnast make unhealthy comparisons? Learn 3 ways you can help her stop.
3 Ways to Help Your Gymnast Stop Making Unhealt...
Does your gymnast make unhealthy comparisons? Learn 3 ways you can help her stop.

How to Build Confidence in Gymnastics
Confidence is one of the most powerful tools you can develop as a gymnast. Learn some ways to build confidence.
How to Build Confidence in Gymnastics
Confidence is one of the most powerful tools you can develop as a gymnast. Learn some ways to build confidence.

Why Every Gymnast Needs a Mental Performance Coach
Mental performance coaching is important for every gymnast. Find out why.
Why Every Gymnast Needs a Mental Performance Coach
Mental performance coaching is important for every gymnast. Find out why.

What To Do If Your Gymnastics Coach Refuses To ...
Do you have a coach who refuses to spot you even though you really need a spot? Find out how to navigate this tricky situation.
What To Do If Your Gymnastics Coach Refuses To ...
Do you have a coach who refuses to spot you even though you really need a spot? Find out how to navigate this tricky situation.

What Is The TOPS Program In Gymnastics?
Ever wondered what the TOPS program is in gymnastics? Find out more about it.
What Is The TOPS Program In Gymnastics?
Ever wondered what the TOPS program is in gymnastics? Find out more about it.

Women's Gymnastics Development Program Levels G...
The women's gymnastics Development Program (WDP) broken down by levels. Hope this guide helps!
Women's Gymnastics Development Program Levels G...
The women's gymnastics Development Program (WDP) broken down by levels. Hope this guide helps!

What Is The Xcel Program in Women's Gymnastics?
Heard the word Xcel and wonder what it is? Learn more about the Xcel Program in women's gymnastics.
What Is The Xcel Program in Women's Gymnastics?
Heard the word Xcel and wonder what it is? Learn more about the Xcel Program in women's gymnastics.

How To Get And Stay Motivated In Gymnastics
Are you losing motivation in the gym? Learn how to get and stay motivated in gymnastics.
How To Get And Stay Motivated In Gymnastics
Are you losing motivation in the gym? Learn how to get and stay motivated in gymnastics.

Handling Nerves In Gymnastics: Turning Anxiety ...
Nerves are normal. Learn how to turn them into confidence.
Handling Nerves In Gymnastics: Turning Anxiety ...
Nerves are normal. Learn how to turn them into confidence.

Stick The Details: How To Avoid the 5 Most Comm...
Learn the 5 most common judging deductions and how you can avoid them.
Stick The Details: How To Avoid the 5 Most Comm...
Learn the 5 most common judging deductions and how you can avoid them.