Karen Zediker

Karen's Congress Sessions

Saturday
8:30 - 9:30am
Room 347
Boys Club Team: Expanding Opportunities for Athletes, Coaches, and Owners
Saturday Men
Presenter(s): Karen Zediker
Session Summary

This presentation provides an overview of the USA Gymnastics Men’s Program Club Track.  Men’s coaches, program directors, and gym owners will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What is Club, and how does it fit into the men’s 3-track program?
  • What are the unique goals of the Club program?
  • How can it work for athlete development and retention?
  • How are coaches managing both DEV and Club groups?
  • Are there financial advantages for owners of adding a Club to their current competitive offerings?

In addition, participants will leave with success stories from parents, coaches, judges, and athletes that they can share when talking to others in their gyms, states, and regions about expanding access to men’s gymnastics through the Club program.