Gymnastics Association of Texas 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to our 58th annual Gymnastics Association of Texas Conference. Look around, as we have attendees from not only Texas but from Louisiana, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma and California. Take time to introduce yourself to your fellow coaches that you may not know. Afterall, that is how GAT started all those years ago....it was a GAThering of like-minded gymnastics educators.

Please take the time to create your own unique schedule of sessions you are wanting to attend this weekend. This is also the best way to get the most up to date schedule should things change or should announcements need to be sent out to our attendees.

We are thrilled to announce our exclusive equipment partnership with SPIETH America, bringing together our expertise to elevate gymnastics education and training. This collaboration marks a historic milestone for both organizations as we join esteemed industry partners. As the Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT), known for our comprehensive gymnastics education programs, we will now have access to SPIETH America’s cutting-edge equipment and educational resources, including sessions on Parkour and NCAA Acro and Tumbling. Together, we are dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and safety within the gymnastics community.

If you have any questions about anything during the weekend, don’t hesitate to see one of us at the downstairs registration desk. Let us know what you like or areas where we can improve our service to you.

A lot of planning has gone into this conference, so we hope you have a wonderful weekend of great gymnastics education!

From your Gymnastics Association of Texas Board of Directors

8:30am CDT

Gross Motor Development in PS classes

Saturday August 31, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

This lecture will discuss five main gross motor concepts - balance, bilateral coordination, crossing the midline, core strength, and proprioception. We’ll define these concepts, learn how we can apply them to preschool gymnastics, show applicable stations, and discuss how to communicate their importance and application to parents.

Everyone hears these terms tossed around - My goal is that you leave my presentation knowing what they mean, why they are important, and how to utilize them in their classes.

Speakers

Ashley Lebeau

Rec Director, Champaign Gymnastics Academy

I love rec gymnastics and have a passion for preschool and beginner kids. Movement is so important for kids and what better way to get them moving than our sport. CGA is a gym built on the idea that gymnastics is for everyone and we excel at creating an environment where all kids... Read More →

Saturday August 31, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Preschool/Rec

9:45am CDT

Bars for your PS /rec classes

Saturday August 31, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Speakers

Michelle Kocan

I love the sport of gymnastics for all that it provides to create wonderful humans. Respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resialliance, reliability and so much more. I enjoy coaching, enjoy teaching and collaborating with fellow coaches to continue to learn everyday to be... Read More →

Saturday August 31, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Preschool/Rec

11:00am CDT

Stations Rotations and Lesson Plans

Saturday August 31, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Rotation and Lesson planning strategies to get the most out of your rec classes!

Speakers

Colin McNabb

Owner/Senior Coach, Gym University

My wife, Miranda, and I are the proud owners of Gym University in East Texas! We have about 30 years of combined coaching experience between the two of us. We met in the sport, and fell in love through our mutual passion for Tumble and Cheer! As a coach, my passion is in awareness... Read More →

Saturday August 31, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Preschool/Rec

1:30pm CDT

True Inclusion

Saturday August 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Speakers

Shira Lewis

Saturday August 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

General-ALL

2:45pm CDT

Competitive Training Plans

Saturday August 31, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Speakers

Nicole Langevin

Owner, Precision Choreo & Camps

Olympic Choreographer Level 10-Rated Judge Podcast Host Gymnastics Programming, Staffing, & Technical Consultant

Shira Lewis

Saturday August 31, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Women

4:00pm CDT

Wellness Team

Saturday August 31, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Why a Wellness Team

• Days of a single coach wearing all the “knowledge hats” are over

• As professional coaches, we need outside help to create a “team” for our athletes' “wellness”

• ANY facility can afford a “Wellness Team”…just needs a little planning and dedication

This lecture will cover all the details necessary to create a customized "Wellness Team" including a budget, how to find these professionals, choosing the best ones once found, forms for all the experts, setting up a "Wellness Calendar" and much more. A multiple-card handout is provided.

Speakers

Chere Hoffman

Co Owner, Masters of Sport

As a former owner of two gymnastics facilities in two different states and an elite coach for most of my coaching career, the emphasis is now on education. As a co-owner/contributor for coaches' gymnastics education, Masters of Sport, Mary Wright and I have co-authored over 50 manuals... Read More →

Saturday August 31, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

General-ALL

8:30am CDT

Small changes UB/BB to make a big difference

Sunday September 1, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Speakers

Nicole Langevin

Owner, Precision Choreo & Camps

Olympic Choreographer Level 10-Rated Judge Podcast Host Gymnastics Programming, Staffing, & Technical Consultant

Sunday September 1, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Women

9:45am CDT

Magnificent 7: FMS screening to Optimize Performance & Decrease Injury Risk

Sunday September 1, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Introducing the functional movement screen created by Gray Cook, PT and proven by multiple research studies to be a predictor of injury risk. The FMS is a movement-based approach to functional strength, flexibility, balance, and a common sense foundation to layer sport specific skills. This lecture will cover the seven functional tests to identify athlete’s risk for injury. This is a screen that can be used to assess training progress and status when determining readiness for the next level of training and highlight exercises and facets to focus your next cycle of training on.

FOR ALL LEVELS OF GYMNASTICS MEN & WOMEN

Speakers

Brandi Smith, PT, FAAOMPT, OCS

Physical Therapy, Perfect 10.0 Physical Therapy & Performance Training

Brandi specializes in treating young athletes and all that comes with growing active kids. She specializes in working with gymnast, cheerleaders, dancers, parkour, ninja warrior, and acrobatic athletes. Brandi works with recreational all the way up to current Olympic gymnast... Read More →

Sunday September 1, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

General-ALL

11:00am CDT

Preventing Wrist Injuries

Sunday September 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Sabine (Downstairs Plaza Level)

Working on wrist & elbow injury prevention in an already packed workout schedule can be a daunting task. This presentation focuses on; biomechanics and loading of the wrist & elbow, common wrist & elbow injuries, preventative exercises, and ways to incorporate exercises into your current workout schedule. This session will provide you the tools to begin wrist injury prevention in your gym. Together coaches and physical therapists can keep our athletes healthy, in the gym, and achieving their goals.

FOR ALL LEVELS OF GYMNASTICS MEN & WOMEN

Speakers