PERFECTION ACROSS PA
2018 STATE CLINIC
COACHES INFORMATION
WHEN:
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Coaches Check-in: 8:30
Departure: Approx. 4:30
WHERE:
Girls Co-Op Gymnastics
3320 Foxhill Road
Easton, Pa 18045
WHAT:
Continuing education is a vital aspect to any job and the State is offering an additional learning environment for the second year to our PA gymnastics professionals. This will include demonstrative mini clinics covering lesson planning, drills, and technical aspects of skill development for your compulsory-beginner optional gymnasts. This day will include a short JO update and review of the new Level 6/7 Vaulting options. Through demonstrations of the new vaults and review of deductions, you will be able to better prepare your gymnasts for the upcoming season.
In addition to note taking, we encourage you to create a dialogue with our presenters, review spotting techniques shown and be as interactive as you want. In the effort to remain consistent throughout the weekend, the presenters will be some of the same coaches your athletes will experience during the Saturday Camp. Our goal is to work together across the state and provide a fun learning atmosphere for coaches and athletes.
MINI CLINIC TOPICS: Possibility for additional topics
Vault- Optional Development during the Compulsory Levels
Kipping- Problems that arise and solutions to fix them
Giants- Developing a strong tap swing and progressions for giants
Beam Tumbling- Early Progressions for the flight series
Floor twisting- Creating a proper layout and twisting techniques for a full and more
Front Tumbling- Compulsory to early optional front connection development
Dance- Incorporating daily dance training into your program
Level 6/7 Vault- Upcoming changes and deductions for the new season
JO Update- Quick update for the upcoming season
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:This is a sanctionedevent; so all USAG memberships must be up to date.
CONTACT INFORMATION:Please direct any questions you may have regarding the clinic to Bridget Hild: E-mail Address:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:August 15, 2018
COST:$125.00 per coach
GROUP RATE: For every three coaches registered receive $25.00 off
2 Coaches at $125.00, 3rd Coach= $100.00
2 Additional coaches at $125.00, 6th coach= $100.00
Make all checks payable to PAUSAG- We will not accept personal checks or
cash. You must submit a Gym Club issued check, money order or verified check.
MAIL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO:
ATTN: Bridget Hild
Somerton Gymnastics
155 Philmont Ave
Feasterville, PA 19053
SPEAKERS:
Tony Gehman
Tony of North Stars Gymnastics in New Jersey, has been involved with the sport for 48 years. Over the years, he has produced 9 USA Elite National Team members. In 1991, Tony was named USAG and USECA International Coach of the year. In 2008 and 2015 he was awarded JO Coach of the year. He has helped over 80 gymnasts earn College scholarships and we are very excited that he will be on the floor at this years clinic.
Nate Culichia
Nate has been involved in gymnastics for 12 years and currently works for Xquisite Gymnastics. He is responsible for Vault and has co-coached Bars and Floor for the past 5 years. In that time Xquisite has produced 6 State Vault champions and 2 Regional Vault champions. Along with that they have had 8 athletes qualify to Eastern Nationals and 8 athletes qualify to JO Nationals. He is passionate about coaching Vault and looking forward to the chance to help the state move forward toward being the best in the Region. He believes that anytime you have a group of coaches come together sharing ideas is a benefit and positive experience for all. His biggest goal when bettering vault is to increase success and decrease injuries. We are very excited to have Nate as a new addition to our clinic.
Lisa Boben
Lisa has been teaching dance and choreographing for over 30 years in Pennsylvania and across the country. For the past 13 years, she has had the pleasure of working at Xquisite Gymnastics coaching events, teaching dance and choreographing for our competitive team program. Although gymnastics is her main passion, she has had the pleasure of working with many different sports and performance groups over the past 30 years. During this time Lisa taught and choreographed for countless state, regional and national champions in the JO Programs. Lisa feels that each athlete is special and unique to her and she enjoys the joyous challenge of teaching dance as well as choreographing something special and unique for each gymnast. She strives to inspire the artist in every athlete; as dance is a gift to one’s self that can be shared through performance.
Jane Caruso
Jane Caruso was encouraged by her collegiate gymnastics coach to become a judge and has been involved in judging for 43 years. She has her compulsory thru Brevet official’s rating and has judged JO Nationals and Elite Championships of the USA. Jane is also the Region 7 Xcel Chair and the Education Representative for PA NAWGJ.
Terry McGirk
Terry McGirk became involved with gymnastics first as a competitor. She has been judging for 40 years and coached for 15. Terry has a BS and MS in Health and Physical Education, is a National Judge and Meet director certified. She has been State Judging Director since 2000 and has officiated at USAG Regional/National meets, as well as NCAA Regionals and Nationals.
Gregory Johnson
Gregory Johnson got involved in gymnastics as a gymnast through the JO Program run by the students at The College of William and Mary. He went on to compete at a state, regional and national as a gymnast and elite power tumbler. Gregory has had the opportunity to help in the development of young athletes as they grown into young adults. He has his USAG certifications and 29 years of experience coaching men’s and women’s gymnastics. Gregory is currently coaching at the Gymnastics Center of Hershey.
Karen Hendrickson
Karen has been coaching for 42 years, at Mannettes since 1984. She competed in gymnastics during her Junior High and High School Years, and then collegiately for Duke University. In addition to the essential professional requirements, Karen has also completed the W400 course, certifying her as a Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Coach.
Alex Jewart
Alex is a coach at Pittsburgh Northstars and has been coaching for 25 years. His mother Elaine started Jewart’s Gymnastics in 1969, so he was born into the business. In addition to coaching, Alex earned his BA from Bucknell University with a major in English, Political Science and is certified as a secondary education English teacher. His most recent coaching accomplishments include coaching his level 9 team to back to back State Champions for 2016 and 2017.
NEARBY HOTELS: There is a Celtic Festival in the area on the same weekend, so book your hotel room as soon as possible. Room blocks were not available.
HAMPTON INN (0.6 miles)
3723 Easton Nazareth Hwy
Easton, Pa 18045
610-250-6500
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES (2.4 miles)
90 Kunkle Drive
Easton, Pa 18045
610-923-9495
QUALITY INN (2.4 miles)
2415 Nazareth Road
Easton, Pa 18045
610-253-0546
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES (13 miles)
2201 Cherry Lane
Bethlehem, Pa 18015
610-838-6110
HYATT PLACE BETHLEHEM (15 miles)
45 W. North Street
Bethlehem, Pa 18018
610-625-0500
SPRINGHILL SUITES ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM (19 miles)
3800 West Drive
Center Valley, Pa 18034
610-709-9797
COACHES REGISTRATION
CLUB NAME: ______CLUB USAG#:______
CLUB E-MAIL: ______PHONE#: ______
NAME / USAG # / CONTACT E-MAIL / PHONE #COST/COACH:125.00 per coach
GROUP RATE: For every three coaches registered receive $25.00 off
2 Coaches at $125.00, 3rd Coach= $100.00
2 Additional coaches at $125.00, 6th coach= $100.00
TOTAL NUMBER OF COACHES: ______TOTAL COST:______
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: PAUSAG MAIL TO:
Somerton Gymnastics, ATTN: Bridget Hild
155 Philmont Ave
Feasterville, PA 19053