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You Don’t Have to Be a Therapist—You Just Have to Be the Coach Who Shows Up; A message for gymnastics coaches
By: Sigourney Weathers, PT, DPT Published on: 06/05/2025You don’t need to be a therapist—you just need to coach with care. Learn how to support every athlete through environment, connection, and neurodiversity-affirming coaching.
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The Power of Pausing: Why Waiting Can Transform Your Adaptive Gymnastics Coaching
By: Sigourney Weathers, PT, DPT Published on: 02/03/2025Discover the power of pausing while coaching neurodivergent athletes. Waiting, observing, and meeting athletes where they are fosters trust, connection, and skill development. Learn why slowing down can lead to bigger breakthroughs in the gym.
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Connection-Based Gymnastics Coaching vs. Compliance-Based Coaching: The Key to Empowerment
By: Sigourney Weathers, PT, DPT Published on: 28/10/2024Explore the transformative shift from compliance-based to connection-based coaching, where building trust and empowering athletes takes center stage. Learn why connection fuels motivation, resilience, and lifelong engagement in sports!
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