Tom Forster

Tom's Congress Sessions

Saturday
9:45 - 10:45am
Room 245
How to Structure a Bar Workout for Every Level
Saturday Women
Presenter(s): Tom Forster
Session Summary

There has been a lot of research for best practices in the area of learning and organization is one of the key factors for success. Adding to a coach’s daily challenges are the various seasons to plan for. The off season, pre-season, and competition season, all of which have specific needs for focus. In this lecture I will go over those needs for each level giving you more information to plan better.

2:45 - 3:45pm
Room 245
Team Coaches: Learn the Laws of Motion
Saturday All
Presenter(s): Tom Forster
Session Summary

It is incredibly helpful to teach coaches why their gymnasts are making the errors they do and how to correct them. The understanding of these principles gives a coach the tools to teach any skill even if they have never taught it before.