Steven and Nuno continue discussing how they build routines for Trampoline, this time at a higher level and degree of difficulty.

Routine Progression & Composition - Steven - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK263CYv8kBdRV0ozV2MuscdL2BQ0LKl/view?usp=sharing

Routine Evolution - Nuno

L0-L7 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmxF78xfJKZvDi073xJFKKsEK_PrjoXc/view?usp=sharing

L8-L10 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FprTqQAsiOrjRDX-PP3zw1YbT0OUb_x/view?usp=sharing

YE-SE - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pjz2lGLtJ2RBOT8RAcRN0cKNfvvPcCW/view?usp=sharing

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Episode 25 - Ulf Andersson (SWE)

Steven and Nuno are joined by former Swedish National Team Member & European Champion, FIG Brevet Judge, former FIG TC Member, and Swedish Coach of Euopean medalists and World Champion, Ulf Andersson. Ulf shares his story of how he became involved in the sport as an athlete, as well as his experiences as a FIG judge, FIG employee, and coach. Ulf also shares his insight on the new Code of Points and also his opinions on possible rules & equipment changes.

Video Timeline

00:01:30 - How did you get involved with Trampoline and what age were you?

00:05:18 - How many World and European Championships did you participate?

00:06:50 - Can you share a little of the story of your First World Championships, where you final and broke a Difficulty record?

00:08:20 - Can you share how you felt to win European Championships with 3 other athletes?

00:10:20 - What were your goals and training regiment as an athlete?

00:12:50 - Was there a coach and idols that influenced your career?

00:13:35 - What was your positions in the FIG?

00:16:15 - Tell us what are the FIG Academies

00:22:15 - How was Lina’s progression until she became a World Champion?

00:25:50 - Can you tell us a little about the structure of Sweden National Team?

00:28:45 - What are you doing right now? Do you coach full time?

00:32:25 - What goals do all you coaches have for your athletes?

00:34:11 - What are your thoughts on the new CoP?

00:43:30 - Where do you see the sport in 10 years?

00:47:25 - Do you have any guesses on what will be the evolution of our equipment?

00:51:45: What are your thoughts of Time of Flight for Double MIni-Trampoline?

00:57:55 - Which do you think it’s the best program in the world?

01:03:05 - Tell us your thoughts on the age changes that FIG did?

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Episode 24 - Trampoline Routine Composition - Part 3

Steven and Nuno continue discussing how they build routines for Trampoline, this time at a higher level and degree of difficulty.  Routine composition this episode spans from 9.7 to 13.1. Also discussed is why the 821< is taught before the 821/ and why 821< is placed first skill instead of 803<.

Routine Progression & Composition - Steven - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK263CYv8kBdRV0ozV2MuscdL2BQ0LKl/view?usp=sharing

Routine Evolution - Nuno

L0-L7 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmxF78xfJKZvDi073xJFKKsEK_PrjoXc/view?usp=sharing

L8-L10 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FprTqQAsiOrjRDX-PP3zw1YbT0OUb_x/view?usp=sharing

YE-SE - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhoh9tg3r39EyB5_GMUrvIz5YLxqxd3U/view?usp=sharing

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Episode 23 - USA Gymnastics National Team Coordinators

Steven and Nuno are joined by US National Team Coordinators in DMT and TU, Chelsea Rainer and Becky Brown.

They discuss the structure here in the United States, along with the changes in the structure/pipeline. Each NT Coordinator discusses their vision and some steps we can take to attain that goal for their specific discipline.

Timeline

00:01:25 - USA Gymnastics T&T Clubs Structure

00:03:10 - USA Gymnastics NEW Pipeline

00:07:46 - In Detail - Jumpstart

00:09:03 - In Detail - Elite Development Program (EDP)

00:10:23 - In Detail - Junior National Team (JNT)

00:11:30 - In Detail - Senior National Team (SNT)

00:14:50 - What are your dreams/goals for your National Team, for the coaches, for the athletes? - Tumbling

00:21:35 - Becky, what are some things you have implemented and want to implement to achieve those goals?

00:24:15 - What are your dreams/goals for your National Team, for the coaches, for the athletes? And what have you implemented? - Double Mini-Trampoline

00:31:25 - What are your dreams/goals for your National Team, for the coaches, for the athletes? And what have you implemented? - Trampoline

00:45:55 - What are some of the things in the new CoP that you think it will benefit the Tumbling and some that will not benefit the Tumbling? What do you recommend coaches and athletes prepare for 2022?

00:51:55 - What are some of the things in the new CoP that you think it will benefit the DMT and some that will not benefit the DMT? What do you recommend coaches and athletes prepare for 2022?

00:56:05 - What are some of the things in the new CoP that you think it will benefit the Trampoline and some that will not benefit the Trampoline? What do you recommend coaches and athletes prepare for 2022?

USA Gymnastics Education (Nuggets of Knowledge) - https://usagym.org/pages/tt/pages/nuggets.html

USA Gymnastics  Mentor Clubs - https://usagym.org/PDFs/T&T/mentorclubs.pdf

USA Gymnastics  Mentor Coaches - https://usagym.org/PDFs/T&T/mentorcoaches.pdf

Chelsea Rainer

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Becky Brown

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Nuno Merino

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Steven Gluckstein

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Episode 22 - Trampoline Routine Composition - Part 2

Steven and Nuno discuss how they build routines for Trampoline. They dive into the “do’s” and “don’ts” of making a routine, along with some tips on helping find the best fit routine for each athlete.

Routine Progression & Composition - Steven - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK263CYv8kBdRV0ozV2MuscdL2BQ0LKl/view?usp=sharing

Routine Evolution - Nuno

L0-L7 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmxF78xfJKZvDi073xJFKKsEK_PrjoXc/view?usp=sharing

L8-L10 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FprTqQAsiOrjRDX-PP3zw1YbT0OUb_x/view?usp=sharing

YE-SE - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhoh9tg3r39EyB5_GMUrvIz5YLxqxd3U/view?usp=sharing

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Episode 21 - Manu Durand (FRA)

Steven and Nuno are joined by World Champion and only athlete to score a perfect 10 in execution at the World Championships, Manu Durand!

Timeline

00:01:50 - How did you get started on Trampoline and how old were you?

00:05:00 - Who were your mentors, throughout your career?

00:13:05 - How many World Championships and WAGC did you compete in?

00:18:30 - What was the highlight of your career?

00:22:10 - How does it feel to be the only person to ever have a 10 in Execution?

00:24:35 - How did the Olympic selection for Sydney 2000 worked?

00:30:35 - Did you ever had any hardships, injuries or skill problems throughout your career?

00:34:00 - Take us from the time when you finished competing to work with Cirque Du Soleil.

00:38:28 - How is the day of a Cirque Du Soleil coach?

00:40:00 - What do you like about Cirque that Trampoline used to give you?

00:41:24 - What have you observed about competitive Trampoline since you left the sport?

00:45:33 - What are your thoughts about the new CoP 2022-2024?

00:52:45 - You were pushing the envelope with skills, did you do it with the strategy to win?

00:56:35 - Where do you see these athletes pushing the envelope now?

01:02:35 - How to reach out to Manu

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Episode 20 - Trampoline Routine Composition - Part 1

Steven and Nuno discuss how they build routines for Trampoline. 

They dive into the “do’s” and “don’ts” of making a routine, along with some tips on helping find the best fit routine for each athlete.

Timeline

00:00:40 - Should your athletes always compete the hardest routine?

00:03:40 - If an athlete is falling a lot, is it usually the fault of the routine?

00:08:20 - Are your routines built strictly off difficulty?

00:14:00 - How long does an athlete do the same routine?

00:18:30 - General rules for routine construction

00:23:52 - USA Gymnastics L1-Elite Levels

00:25:47 - Routines for USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics Level 8 - Level 9

Routine Progression & Composition - Steven - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK263CYv8kBdRV0ozV2MuscdL2BQ0LKl/view?usp=sharing

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Episode 19 - Kirsten Lawton-Fournials (GBR) & Nicolas Fournials (FRA)

Steven and Nuno are joined by British Olympic Trampolinist Kirsten Lawton Fournials and World Medalist French Tumbler Nico Fournials.

The now married couple share their stories about how they got started in the sport, their hardships, peaks of their career, life after retirement!

Timeline

00:02:25 - Where you are you guys currently living and you enjoy where you live?

00:04:40 - How did you start in the sport and what age?

00:07:06 - When did you two meet?

00:11:04 - What was the highlights of your careers?

00:15:35 - Tell us a little of how your domestic trials went for Athens 2004.

00:21:00 - What was your Olympic Games Experience?

00:23:30 - Did you ever face any hardships, injuries or mental blocks during your careers?

00:25:08 - How many World Championships and European Championships did you both do?

00:39:19 - Nico, how much Trampoline did you do to help with your Tumbling?

00:41:00 - What are you both doing right now?

00:44:50 - What are your thoughts on what the competition is like nowadays?

00:49:16 - What are your thoughts on the CoP 2022-2024?

00:55:50 - Which is more difficult, Tumbling or Trampoline?

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Episode 18 - Are Trampoline Parks Hurting Competitive Trampoline?

Steven and Nuno discuss the good and bad side of trampoline parks and garden trampolines. They talk about what kind of athlete attends each facility and why, along with how to help each one. Most importantly, they discuss the statistics of injuries of each facility and how we can possibly help minimize these injuries!

Video Timeline

00:00:40 - So what are the good things of Trampoline Parks & Backyard Trampoline?

00:07:20 - What’s the difference between a Trampoline Park/Backyard Trampoline Athlete and a Competitive Trampoline Athlete?

00:16:05 - What are the bad things of Trampoline Parks/Backyard Trampoline?

00:26:54 - What things are being done to improve Trampoline Parks?

00:30:50 - Are Trampoline Parks hurting Competitive Trampoline?

00:33:29 - What can it be done about Trampoline Parks/Backyard Trampoline?

Pediatrics Statistics - https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/3/e20161236

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Episode 17 - Returning to Training

Steven and Nuno discuss the procedures of athletes and coaches returning to the gym. They discuss the importance of putting a plan together and share the outlined plan USA Gymnastics has provided which includes specific times on the trampoline, injury prevention, workloads, and much more! Also discussed is the protocols in place to decrease the risk of exposure to covid-19 in the gym.

Video Timeline

00:02:07 - What is the danger physically and mentally of this long stop?

00:12:52 - USA Gymnastics Safe Re-Integration Document

00:18:05 - Injury Prevention & Risk

00:21:02 - Fear of doing the skills they did before?

00:28:20 - USA Gymnastics 8 Week Plan

00:50:25 - How do we do our sport with the risk of exposure?

USA Gymnastics Re-Integration Plan - https://usagym.org/pages/aboutus/pages/coronavirus.html

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