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We provide a high-quality curriculum for coaches and instructors to enhance their knowledge in tumbling with diverse styles from the best across the industry.
COACHes education
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of instruction. This section provides our staff with continuous professional development, safety certifications, and unified curriculum guides. By investing in our instructors, we ensure every athlete receives world-class training and mentorship at G&S Academy.
View each program/class description for coaches below.
This class focuses on basket technique, drills, and progressions across all levels. Coaches will explore proper loading, timing, body positions, technique, and execution to help improve consistency and performance. From foundational basket skills to more advanced variations, coaches will learn how to identify common mistakes, make corrections, and develop effective progressions that support athlete development while prioritizing safety and proper technique.
Develop a deeper understanding of the mental side of coaching and how it impacts athlete performance, confidence, and long-term development. This class explores strategies for building mental toughness, improving focus, managing performance anxiety, and helping athletes navigate fear, frustration, and setbacks. Coaches will learn how communication, goal setting, motivation, and creating a positive training environment can influence an athlete's mindset and willingness to take on challenges. The goal is to give coaches practical tools to recognize mental barriers, build trust, and help athletes develop the confidence and resilience needed to reach their full potential both in and out of the gym.
This class focuses on helping coaches identify, analyze, and correct common tumbling technique errors. Coaches will take a closer look at body positions, shapes, timing, power, and execution to better understand why athletes struggle with certain skills and how to make effective corrections. Through practical examples and coaching strategies, participants will learn how to recognize the root cause of a problem, select appropriate drills, and make adjustments that lead to stronger technique and more consistent results. The goal is to help coaches move beyond simply identifying mistakes and develop the tools to effectively correct them and improve athlete progression.
Take a closer look at front tumbling technique, progressions, and skill development. Coaches will explore drills, proper body positions, blocking technique, and connections to help athletes build stronger fundamentals and progress toward more advanced front tumbling skills. The focus is on identifying areas for improvement, correcting common mistakes, and developing effective training methods that improve power, technique, and consistency.
This class gives coaches hands-on experience with spotting techniques across all levels of tumbling, from beginner Level 1 skills through Elite Level 6. Coaches will learn proper spotting positions, timing, hand placement, and techniques to support athletes as they progress to more advanced skills. The focus is on building confidence, improving spotting mechanics, and developing a better understanding of how to provide effective support while prioritizing athlete safety and proper skill progression.
This class focuses on teaching and developing inversion skills in stunting across all levels. Coaches will explore proper technique, body positions, timing, grips, and progressions to help athletes build control, stability, and confidence. From foundational inversions to more advanced skills, coaches will learn how to identify common mistakes, make corrections, and implement effective drills to improve execution and support safe, consistent skill development.
Learn how to get the most out of your score sheet and make smarter decisions when building and preparing your routines. Coaches will explore scoring categories, skill selection, execution, and routine construction to better understand where points can be gained or lost. The goal is to help coaches identify opportunities for improvement, maximize scoring potential, and create routines that are both competitive and effective within their division's scoring system.
Mental blocks can be one of the most challenging obstacles for both athletes and coaches. This class takes an in-depth look at why mental blocks occur, how fear and anxiety can affect skill performance, and what coaches can do to help athletes work through these challenges. Coaches will explore strategies for recognizing early warning signs, building trust, improving communication, and creating a training environment that promotes confidence rather than pressure. The class will also cover practical approaches for helping athletes rebuild skills gradually, develop positive mental habits, and regain confidence without rushing the process. The goal is to equip coaches with the knowledge and tools to support athletes through mental blocks while helping create a culture that prioritizes patience, safety, and long-term success.
Learn how to develop effective stunt progressions that help athletes build strong foundations and advance their skills with confidence. Coaches will explore how to break down skills into manageable steps, identify prerequisite skills, set appropriate goals, and create structured training plans for different levels and abilities. The focus is on improving technique, building consistency, and creating a clear path for athlete development while prioritizing safety and proper skill progression.
Technical skills and physical ability are only part of the equation when it comes to athlete success. This class explores the role a coach's mindset plays in creating an environment where athletes can perform at their highest level. Coaches will examine how their communication, expectations, reactions to mistakes, and approach to challenges can influence athlete confidence, motivation, and performance. Through practical strategies and real-world coaching applications, participants will learn how to shift from simply correcting skills to developing confident, resilient athletes who can perform under pressure. The goal is to help coaches recognize the impact they have on an athlete's mindset and learn how to create a culture that encourages accountability, growth, trust, and peak performance.
Learn how to create effective tumbling lesson plans and structure classes to maximize athlete development and skill progression. Coaches will explore ways to organize class time, set clear goals, group athletes by ability, and create progressions that build strong fundamentals while preparing athletes for more advanced skills. The focus is on making the most of every class, improving athlete engagement, and creating a structured training environment that promotes safe, consistent, and measurable progress.
This class focuses on teaching and improving twisting skills in stunting, including both twisting up to a stunt and twisting dismounts. Coaches will explore proper technique, timing, body positions, and drills to improve consistency, control, and execution. The goal is to provide coaches with practical tools to teach twisting skills effectively, troubleshoot common mistakes, and help athletes progress safely while building confidence and precision in their stunts.
This class focuses on the technique, drills, and progressions needed to develop strong whips and layouts in tumbling. Coaches will explore proper body positions, power, set, rotation, and technique while learning how to identify and correct common mistakes. The goal is to provide coaches with practical training methods to improve skill execution, build consistency, and help athletes progress toward more advanced tumbling passes and connections.
COACHES SCHEDULE
Welcome to a professional growth experience built to elevate your coaching! Through hands-on spotting clinics, in-depth safety education, and advanced technique sessions, you will gain the actionable skills needed to safely accelerate your athletes' development. Please note that this timeline represents a mock schedule of a typical day for participating coaches. The final schedule will be released closer to the start of camp next summer!
10:15am - 11:30am
Day 1
Registration
Check-in, receive your camp materials, and prepare for an exciting weekend of professional development.
11:30am - 12:00pm
Day 1
Trumba Presentation
Attend an informative session introducing innovative tools and resources to streamline your coaching workflow.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Day 1
Introduction of Staff
Meet the coaches and training team of G&S Academy.
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Day 1
Front Tumbling Deep Dive
Break down the technical mechanics, body shaping, and specific drills needed to perfect forward tumbling skills.
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Day 1
Fix What You See – Level 1–3 Tumbling
Develop a sharp eye for identifying common technical errors in athletes and learn immediate corrections.
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Day 1
Hands on Spotting | Levels 1-6 Tumbling
Participate in a physical, collaborative clinic focused on safe, effective spotting techniques for all skill levels.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Day 1
Maximizing Your Scoresheet
Deconstruct the competitive division rules and to ensure your routines are built to score maximum points.
COACHES TRAINING PROGRAM
summer 2027
Registration for our highly anticipated Coaches Training Program will officially open on November 13th! Get ready to elevate your coaching skills with an incredible professional development experience at G&S Academy. To help you prepare, please read through our program details for everything you need to know about setting up your account, securing your spot, and navigating the registration process.
From beginner instructors to advanced high-level coaches, our comprehensive training program is designed to empower educators at every level. The curriculum features specialized spotting clinics, deep-dives into tumbling education, and enhanced technical training to keep your skills sharp and your athletes safe. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity for professional growth, collaboration, and expert education at G&S Academy!
Registration opens NOV. 13
Get ready to elevate your coaching skills with an incredible professional development experience at G&S Academy. To help you prepare, please read through our program details for everything you need to know about setting up your account, securing your spot, and navigating the registration process.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR the coaches training program
After you set up your portal account, please login and select register for the coaches training program. You will not be able to register until your account is set up and you have signed the policy agreement.
Select which camp session(s) you'd like to attend to process your registration.
Process your payment of $250 to complete your coach's registration. You will need a valid card on file for your transaction.
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5-9 athletes: 1 coach free
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10-19 athletes: 3 coaches free
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20+ athletes: entire coaching staff is free
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Whether you're a beginner looking to develop your skills or an experienced coach striving to further their career, we have the expertise and resources to guide your path to success.
OUR TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU!
Our team is dedicated to ensuring that each program has a safe, fun, and enriching experience. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly team. We're here to help you every step of the way.
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