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Resources for the Gymnastics Community
Recognition and Response
USA Gymnastics: Safety and Response
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Understand gymnastics safety protocol and response procedures
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Learn to prevent, recognize, and respond to all kinds of abuse in sports
Safesport: Digital Resource Library
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Access a large collection of resources that educate about harm prevention in sports
Self-Advocacy
USOPC: Athlete Safety Overview
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Understand how to appropriately navigate issues involving gymnast safety
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Compiled list of tools including legal, mental health, and reporting resources
Simone Biles and Self-Advocacy
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Take lessons from Simone Biles' journey with self-advocacy
Nutrition and Body Image
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Learn gymnastics-specific tips on how to stay adequately fueled and healthy
NCAA: Nutrition, Wellness, and Sleep
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Understand the different facets of gymnast wellness and their importance
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Quantify body image culture in the sport of gymnastics
Positive Coaching
Safesport: Emotional and Physical Misconduct Toolkit
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Teach yourself to foster a well-informed positive coaching environment with practical strategies
Article on Positive Coaching Environments
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Read about what a positive coaching environment looks like and how to create one
How to Motivate Mentally-Well Athletes
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Get an expert's take on how to motivate gymnasts while maintaining a healthy and safe environment
Injury Prevention
USA Gymnastics: Injury Prevention
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Explore a database of gymnastics injury prevention information and tips
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Gain a breadth of information on all aspects of modern sports medicine
Gymnast Injury Prevention Article
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Gymnast-specific prevention and treatment tips for common injuries
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Mental Health
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Engage with helpful resources and educational tools to maintain one's own mental health and that of other athletes
NCAA: Mental Health Best Practices
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Learn how to coach and lead gym environments in a way that preserves athlete mental health
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Educate yourself on the different facets of gymnast mental health with this comprehensive resource list