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Dec 2024
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EP091 Gymnastics Growth Show - Ross Fals...

Nick Ruddock
About this episode

Welcome to the Gymnastics Growth Show podcast, brought to you by Nick Ruddock.

In this podcast, Nick and his guests share the strategies and tactics used to optimise athlete, coach and club performance from grass roots to gold standard. Tackling all things gymnastics and performance sport, from physical preparation and psychology, to nutrition and lifestyle, this podcast is a must for any gymnastics coach or leader serious about improving results and furthering their expertise.

Nick is recognised as a world leading coach educator and consultant within the international gymnastics community, having provided services to 25 international federations such as the national teams of Brazil, Japan, Canada, Australia, Germany and Netherlands. Nick is also a technical expert for European Gymnastics.    Nick's membership programmes, support and digital services currently reach coaches and leaders in over 60 countries.   Nick's exposure to a wide range of clubs, coaches and systems across many countries and continents offers him a unique perspective on the sport, allowing him to soften the learning curve for gymnastics coaches and 'change the way they coach forever.'

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