Regional Team Program USA Gymnastics

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Regional Team Program USA Gymnastics

• Kelly Crumley
• Junior National Coaching Staff

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Introductory Statement

• This will be an explanation of how the Junior
  National Team Program is imitated and is
  implemented at the regional level.
• Region V is the primary leader in Regional Team
  Program development.

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Short History Region V

• Region V began developing its Regional Team
  Program in 1986. (21 years of development)
• It has grown from a camp of 12 athletes and 3
  coaches to 36 athletes and a Regional Coaching
  Staff of 8-12 coaches.
• Evolved from a single training camp to several
  multi layered regional programs, education, and
  direction.
• Continues to provide grassroots education and
  elite development for regional athletes and
  coaches.
• Conducted its first Inter-Regional Training Camp
  between Regions V and VII in 2007.

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Regional Team Program

• Supports the Junior National Team Program,
  through Talent Identification, Coaches Education,
  and Athlete Development.
• Adopts and implements Junior National Team
  Program, policies, philosophy, and direction.
• Prepares and develops the next generation of
  Athlete, Coach, Judge, and Administrator.
• Serves as an Educational Mix Zone between the
  Age Group Competition Program and the Junior
  National Team Program.
• Facilitates development from Domestic Competition
  to International Competition.

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Educational Mix Zone

National Team Program International
Regional Team Program Domestic and International
Age Group Competition Program Domestic
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Regional Team Program Administrative Structure

• Regional Chairman
• State Chairmen
• Regional Team Coordinator
• Regional Coaching Staff
• Regional Apparatus Leaders (RAL)

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Organizational Chart
Junior Olympic Program Committee
Junior National Coaching Staff
Regional Chairman
Regional Team Coordinator
State Chairmen
Regional Coaching Staff
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Region V Organizational Chart
Gil Elsass Chairman (JOPC)
Jeff Robinson National Team Coordinator (JNCS)
Bob Witmer Regional Chairman
Kelly Crumley Region V Coordinator Regional Team
State Chairmen (IL, IN, KY, MI, OH)
Regional Coaching Staff (8-12 Coaches)
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Event Management Areas

• Regional Future Stars Workshop
• Regional Future Stars Evaluation
• USAG Regional Championships
• Regional Team Training Camp

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Regional Team Program Administrative Development

• Regional Team Program Handbook Junior National
  Team Program Policies as they specifically apply
  to the individual Region.
• Calendar / Schedule of Events
• Education and Direction

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Regional Team ProgramTechnical Development

• Regional Coaching Staff
• Regional Apparatus Leaders
• Coaches Education
• Regional Skill Curriculum
• Skill Selection and Direction
• Physical Preparation
• Future Stars Preparation
• Grassroots Elite Development
• Technique and Training Development
• Future Stars Technical Evaluation

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Regional Team Program Event Calendar

• Future Stars Regional Workshop (Sep)
• Future Stars Regional Evaluation (Oct)
• Future Stars National Evaluation / Workshop (Nov)
• USAG Regional Championships (Apr)
• USAG J.O.National Championships (May)
• Regional Team Training Camp (Jul)

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Future Stars Regional Workshop

• (September)
• Clinic and Training based event (3 days)
• Educational Emphasis
• Introduces athletes, coaches, and parents to
  grassroots Elite Development and the Future Stars
  Program
• Regional Coaching Staff Meeting

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Future Stars Regional Workshop Content

• Expectations of Future Stars Program.
• Future Stars Sequences 8-9, 10, 11, and 12,
  includes Strength, Flexibility, and Trampoline
  development.
• Evaluation of skill ability Circles,
  Flexibility, Strength etc.
• Lectures for (20-30 Parents)
• Training and Lectures for Coaches and Athletes.
  (50-60 Athletes) Ages 8-12 and (15-20 Coaches)

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Future Stars Regional Evaluation

• (October)
• Competition based event (2 days)
• Evaluation of Future Stars Sequences ages 8-9,
  10, 11, and 12, Trampoline included.
• Regional Ranking of Athletes
• Qualification to Regional Training Camp (12
  Athletes, 4 from each age division 10, 11, and
  12)
• Qualification to the National Evaluation
• Regional Meeting of State Chairmen.

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Future Stars National Evaluation / Workshop

• (November)
• Competition and Clinic based event (4 days)
• Evaluation of Future Stars Sequences ages 8-9,
  10, 11, and 12.
• National Ranking of Athletes
• National Development Team Selection
• Qualification to National Development Team Camp
• National Coaching Staff Meeting
• Junior National Apparatus Leaders Meeting

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USAG Regional Championships

• (April)
• Competition based event (3 days)
• Selection of Regional Team Members for JO
  Nationals. (Top 6, levels 9 and 10)
• Qualification to Regional Team Camp (24 Athletes
  ages 12-18 by AA rank order).
• Regional Meeting of State Chairmen

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USAG J.O.National Championships

• (May)
• Competition based event (6 days)
• Selection of National Team Members (14 Athletes
  ages 12-13 / Level 9)
• Qualification to Visa Championships(?)
• National Meeting of Regional Chairmen Junior
  Olympic Program Committee
• Evaluation of Regional Team Performance

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Regional Team Training Camp

• (July)
• Training and Evaluation based event (5 days)
• 36 athletes selected through Regional
  Championships and Regional FS Evaluation.
• Regional Coaching Staff Meeting
• Athlete Preparation for USA Championships
• Curriculum Development / Coaches Education
• Physical Preparation and Development
• Evaluation of Critical Skill ability

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Regional Team Program Future Visionary Steps

• Conduct Team Training Camps with other Regions
  (Regular Schedule)
• Conduct Regional Dual or Triangular Competitions
  with other Regions.
• Conduct Regional Team Championships
• Expand appropriate concepts to the State Level.
  (State Team Program)

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Future Considerations Domestic - Educational -
International
NCAA
National Team Program
USA Championships
Club National Championships
Regional Team Program
Regional Team Championships
State / Regional
Regional Team Dual/Triangle
State Clinics / Camps
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Regional Team Identity

• Over time Regions will develop their own unique
  philosophy, education, and particular identity or
  look.
• This identity is a salable product.
• There will be opportunities for corporate
  sponsorship at the Regional Team Program level.

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Concluding Statements

• Every region already has the resources and
  individuals to conduct this development at some
  level.
• The Regional Team Program helps to locate
  untapped knowledge and resources within the
  region.
• The Regional Team Program gives these resources a
  place to be utilized by others.

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Concluding Statements

• The Regional Team Program places individuals in
  positions of importance with titles and
  direction.
• Creates an environment where coaches and athletes
  work together with common goals and direction.

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Concluding Statements

• The Regional Team Program divides and delegates
  the workload, allowing coaches and administrators
  to excel in their areas of strength.
• Regions will need to be creative and make things
  happen.