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How to Structure a Successful Gymnastics Class
Creating a well-structured gymnastics class is key to keeping athletes engaged, learning, and improving. A consistent class structure not...
Kaley Willekes
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Coaching Tips for Managing Gymnasts with Mental Blocks
Mental blocks can be incredibly frustrating for gymnasts and coaches alike. When a gymnast suddenly struggles to perform a skill they once h
Kaley Willekes
Mar 11, 20253 min read


6 Front Aerial Drills to Build Strength, Power, and Control
Mastering a front aerial isn’t just about throwing yourself into the air and hoping for the best. It takes strength, technique, and...
Kaley Willekes
Mar 5, 20252 min read


6 Strength Exercises to Power Up Your Back Handspring
A strong back handspring isn’t just about technique—it requires serious strength, control, and power. If you want to improve your snap,...
Kaley Willekes
Mar 5, 20251 min read
How to get more height in your Front Aerial
Struggling to get more height in your front aerial? You’re not alone! One of the biggest problems I see in athletes working on their...
Kaley Willekes
Mar 2, 20252 min read


How to get more height in your side aerial
Struggling to get more height in your side aerial? You’re not alone! One of the biggest problems I see in athletes working on their aerials
Kaley Willekes
Mar 2, 20252 min read


The Best Side Aerial Drills
it's about strength, flexibility, and confidence. In this post, I’m breaking down some of my favorite side aerial drills that will help you
Kaley Willekes
Feb 27, 20252 min read


How to do a Back Walkover
A back walkover is a gymnastics skill where you begin in a standing position, lift one leg, and arch your back as you bend backward. You...
Kaley Willekes
Feb 18, 20253 min read


How to do a Valdez
The Valdez is a powerful and graceful gymnastics skill that combines strength, flexibility, and control. Unlike a traditional back...
Kaley Willekes
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Heli Cartwheel Progressions: How to Heli Cartwheel
A heli cartwheel, also known as a helicopter cartwheel, is a skill that combines elements of both a cartwheel and a front walkover. It...
Kaley Willekes
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Front Walkover Progressions: How to Front Walkover
A front walkover is a forward gymnastics skill where the gymnast kicks into a split handstand, arches their back, and transitions into...
Kaley Willekes
Feb 10, 20252 min read


How to do a Helicopter Cartwheel (heli cartwheel)
Learn how to do a Heli Cartwheel with these quick steps.
Kaley Willekes
Feb 5, 20253 min read


How to do a Headspring
A headspring is a gymnastics and dance skill where an athlete uses their hands and head to push off the ground to propel into a flip-like...
Kaley Willekes
Jan 30, 20253 min read


How to do a Front Aerial
A front aerial is a no handed front walkover but with a bit more strength and power. How to do a Front Aerial Step by Step STEP 1: Start...
Kaley Willekes
Jan 30, 20253 min read


How to do a Side Aerial
A side aerial is a no handed cartwheel
Kaley Willekes
Jan 29, 20253 min read


Back Handspring Progressions; How to Back Handspring
A back handspring is a backwards gymnastics skill where the athlete jumps back onto the hands and then pushes from the floor to land back...
Kaley Willekes
Jan 29, 20252 min read


How to do a Back Handspring
A back handspring is a backwards gymnastics skill where the athlete jumps back onto the hands and then pushes from the floor to land back...
Kaley Willekes
Jan 29, 20253 min read


How to do a Front Walkover
A front walkover is a forward gymnastics skill where the gymnast kicks into a split handstand, arches their back, and transitions into...
Kaley Willekes
Jan 29, 20253 min read


Workouts to Build Strength, Flexibility, and Control for Your Side Aerial
The side aerial is one of those moves that looks effortless, but requires a mix of strength, flexibility, and perfect coordination. If...
Kaley Willekes
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Strength and Flexibility Training for a Perfect Side Aerial
A side aerial is one of those moves that feels almost magical when you land it. It’s all about power, flexibility, and...
Kaley Willekes
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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