2008-2009

 Regional Team Program

 

Thomas Meadows

Regional Team Program Coordinator

 

Revised September 17, 2008

 

  

Preface

 

The Region III Regional Team Program has been patterned after the USA Gymnastics Junior National Team Program. The Regional Team Program ultimately exists for the specific purpose of enhancing Coaches Education, and Athlete Development. Its effect helps to facilitate Regional and National Team Membership with regard to coaches and athletes within Region III.

 

The Regional Team Program addresses many levels of coach’s education and athlete development.  It has, as its main focus:

 

A Region III Regional Coaching Staff will be formed to help administer and communicate directives and technical material stemming from National Team Camps and the Junior National Coaching Staff with regard to Coaches Education, and Athlete Development.

 

The working relationship between the Regional Coaching Staff and the Regional / State Chairman’s Committee is similar to that of the Junior National Coaching Staff and Junior Olympic Program Committee.   This however is conducted at a regional level.

 

In most cases the policies stated by the National Team Program have been adopted in this manual.  Most policies are similar however there are some that relate specifically to Region III.

 

This Manual provides the Region III Coaching Staff and Coaching Community a working document that helps to communicate the Regional Team Program.   It is refined each year and up-dated to reflect the needs and direction of Region III.

 

When answers regarding Coaches Education and Team Training Camp Policies are not presented here as part of the Regional Team Program, the reader must please refer to the National Team Program for possible solutions.  

 

 

Region III Regional Team Program 2008-2009

 

Section I:  Mission Statement and Regional Coaching Staff Objectives

 

 

Mission Statement                                                                            

 

The mission of the Regional Coaching Staff is to help identify, provide, and facilitate both training and education for coaches and athletes that have demonstrated promising ability both regionally and nationally.  

 

Regional Coaching Staff Objectives

 

The Regional Coaching Staff objectives are both educationally general and specific.  These relate to the following areas: 

 

 

Section II:  Region III Regional Coaching Staff

 

 

Region III Coaching Staff Structure

 

The Jr. National Coaching Staff of Region III along with the Regional Board will approve and select the Regional Coaching Staff.   The Regional Program Director will act as the Regional Coaching Staff Coordinator.  

 

Application – Requirements and Procedures

 

Regional Coaching Staff Requirements:

 

The prospective candidate must submit to the Regional Team Director and Region 3 Board a brief Resume of his/her gymnastics coaching experience, accomplishments and an explanation of what they feel they can offer to the gymnastics community of Region III.

The first Regional Coaching Staff Members were comprised of coaches selected from participating members of the inaugural Region Team Camp.

 

 Members of the Regional Coaching Staff are not selected geographically.   Members are accepted based on their gymnastics knowledge, experience, and a willingness to participate in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Regional Team Program.

 

Advisory Coaching Staff

 

It must be recognized that individuals from time to time will be placed on the Regional Coaching Staff as Advisory Members.   These Coaches and their Athletes have a primary responsibility to the National Team Program and may not be able to fully participate in the Regional Team Program.  Individuals may be placed on the Regional Coaching Staff in an advisory capacity by virtue of placing an Athlete on the Junior or Senior National Team.    

 

Regional Team Coaches and Athletes

 

Regional Team Coaches are encouraged to attend and participate in Regional Team Camps and Coaching Clinics, both regionally and nationally.  These individuals are part of the educational focus of the Regional Coaching Staff.  Information regarding the latest trends, training-plan development, and technical skill development are afforded each Regional Team Member and his Coach through Regional Training Camps and Regional Workshops/Clinics.

 

Region III Coaching Staff Meetings

 

The Region III Coaching Staff will try to meet during the following events:

Region III Coaching Clinic (Aug/Sept)

Region III Future Stars Evaluation (Oct)

Region III Regional Championships (Apr)

Region III Team J.O. Nationals Preparatory Camp(Apr)

Region III Developmental Training Camp (July)

 

Region III Coaching Staff Duties and Responsibilities

 

The Duties and Responsibilities of the Regional Coaching Staff will be determined by the event administer and/or Regional Team Director.  The objectives of the event will be determined and the best possible solution in terms of duties and responsibilities will be divided among the assigned staff.

 

 

Region III Team Directory

Regional Board

Regional Chairman

 

Gil Elsass                                  Crenshaws Athletic Club                       Gym:512-453-5551

Region Chair/JOPC Chair         5000 Fairview Drive                             gilgym@aol.com            

                                                Austin, Tx                     78731

 

State Chairman

 

Chris Rippy                              2431 West Orlando Dr #10                  Cell:501-733-3469

Arkansas                                  Fayeteville, Ar  72701 

             arkmengymnastics@yahoo.com

 

 

Steve Glickley                          Emerald City Gymnastics                      913-438-4444

Kansas                                     9063 Bond                                           sjglick@hotmail.com

                                                Overland Park, Ks.66214                   

 

Hashim Dawan             Technique Gymnastics                         

Louisana                                   1433 Rue Crozat                                  hdawan1@lsu.edu

                                                Baton Rouge, La70810

                                               

Wally Meierarand                     GAGE                                                  gym: 816-229-7775

Missouri                                   4405 Cumberland Road                       wally.m@juno.com

                                                Bates City, Mo64011

 

Sarah Johnson                          Victory Gymnastics

Oklahoma                   

 

 

Kevin Muenz                            Flippers Gymnastics                              cell:214-457-6429

Texas                                       4010 Silk Tree Drive                            kgmuenz@garlandisd.net

                                                Garland, Tx      75043

 

JO Technical Coordinator

Jared Pogue                                                                                         cell:281-639-2206

Judging Coordinator                                                                             gymmantx75@yahoo.com

 

Directory of Regional Coaching Staff

 

Regional Team Director

 

Tom Meadows                         Cypress Academy of Gymnastics          Gym: 281-469-4599

JNCS                                       11707 B Huffmeister                            Fax: 281-469-1542

                                                Houston, Tx     77065                          TnAgymrats@sbcglobal.net

 

Regional Coaching Staff

 

 

Clay Baimbridge                                                                                                                   blueclaydo1@yahoo.com

Mike Filla                                                                                                                               mike_filla@hotmail.com

Eric Marburger                                                                                                                     WEMarby@mail.utexas.edu

Glenn Morris                                                                                                                         morrisglenn@msn.com

Sergei Pakanich                                                                                                                    pakanich@sbcglobal.net

Marcus Tyler                                                                                                                        mtyler30@hotmail.com

 

Section III: Region III Regional Team Program Calendar

 

 

September 2008        

20-21               Region 3 Clinic

 

October 2008 

4                      Region 3 Future Star Evaluation

12-19               Junior National Team Training Camp

 

November 2008         

7-9                   National Future Stars Championships and Workshop

 

February 2009

5-7                   Winter Cup Challenge

                        Las Vegas, Nv

22- Mar 1        Junior National Team Training Camp

 

April 2009                  

3-5                   Region 3 Championships

                        Ft. Worth, Texas

***17-19         Jr. Nationals Region Team Preparation Camp

                        Site to be determined

 

May 2009

5-10                 Junior National Championships

                        Cincinnati, Ohio

July 2009

***10              VISA USA Championships Qualifier

                        USOTC

***19-25         Region 3 Team Training Camp

                        University of Oklahoma

August 2009

12-15               VISA USA Championships

                        Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas

 

***Tenatative dates and events dependent upon approval.

 

 

Section IV: Region III Future Stars Preparation Camp and Coaches Workshop

 

 

Region III Clinic

 

This Camp is open to boy’s Level 7 and higher. This event has was organized and ran by Steve Glickley and the Regional Team Director will work closely with the coordination of this clinic with him in regards to assigning clinicians and coaching staff members.

 

Region III Future Stars Evaluation

 

This is an educational opportunity for both coaches and athletes with regard to the Future Stars Program.  We have never added a clinic with the evaluation due to the TGJA giving the NGJA course in conjunction with this event. If this relationship does not continue I propose we have a few short clinics for athletes, coaches and parents regarding preparation and expectations at the National Evaluation including the following items:

1.  Parent Education

2.  Coaches Education

3.  Athlete Development

4.  National Future Stars Preparation

 

Section V: Region III Future Stars Regional Evaluation

 

 

A. See Rules and Policies (National Team Program) – USA Gymnastics Online.

 

B. Participant Selection

Currently Region III does not require a state evaluation or qualifying score to the Regional Evaluation.   Participation is based on desire.

 

  

Section VI:  Region III Championships

 

 

A. See Rules and Policies – USA Gymnastics Online

 

            B. Pre-Qualified JO National Championships Regional Team Selection

 

In the event that an athlete is selected to compete for USA Gymnastics in either a Domestic or International Competition during the Regional Championships, Region III has elected to pre-qualify this individual to the Regional Team prior to the Regional Championships.  This would include a period of 3 weeks before and/or after the assigned USA Gymnastics Competition, due to travel and training obligations.  During this time period the Athlete may elect to compete in the Regional Championships at no risk to his pre-qualified ranked position.

 

The pre-selected athlete would be named to the Regional Team prior to the Regional Championships and only the remaining spots would be available at the Regional Championships.  The Regional Chairman will only consider an athlete that has been assigned to competition by USA Gymnastics or the Men’s Program Committee.

 

The Coach must make his request to the Regional Chairman in writing prior to the Regional Championships. 

 

This policy is specifically intended for reasons of gymnastics competition.  No other considerations will be made.  For example: Weddings, Religious Holiday, Vacation, College Visitation, College Entrance Exams, Family Death, etc.

 

 

Section VII: Region III Regional Team Training Camp

 

 Participant Selection

Selected at the Regional Championships:

Top 12 Level 6 Rank order from the 8-9 age group Total AA score.

Top 12 Level 7 Rank order from the 10-11 age group Total AA score.

Top 7   Level 9             Rank order from the 12-13 age group Total AA score. 

Top 7   Level 10           Rank order from the 14-15 age group Total AA score.

Top 7   Level 10           Rank order from the ***16-18 age group Total AA score.  

Any and all 10,11 and 12 year old Future Stars National Team Members

Any and all Junior National Team Members not on the Regional Team

 

Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend this Training Camp with their athletes.

 

2 Camp System

 

There will be 2 separate camps hosted:

 

1.                     Level 6, 8-9 year olds will have a separate camp that will last Thursday early evening until Sunday noon. This camp will require parents to bring the athletes to the camp and provide housing for the athletes. The host facility will be required to set up a “Host Hotel” for these athletes parents. There will be 2 coaches for the 12 athletes.

2.                     Level 7-10 Camp will be a week long event that will be hosted at the University of Oklahoma. The athletes will be provided housing and meals at the University dorms and cafeteria. All coaches are encouraged to attend. There will be a staff of 6 coaches and a Camp Director.

 

Camp Objectives