Category: Coaches

Elite coach Jason Parker joins BGA

Exciting news.

Elite gymnastics director Jason Parker has been appointed as head coach of the Bermuda Gymnastics Association.

Parker joins the BGA from Summit Gymnastics in Nolensville, Tennessee and has more than 30 years experience of leading gymnastics programmes throughout the USA. …

Parker, along with the expanded team at BGA which includes senior coach Becky Wentling and his daughter, Peyton Parker, is expected to not just grow Bermuda’s gymnastics programme, but to train all abilities from beginners up to Level 10. …

Elite coach Jason Parker joins Bermuda Gymnastics Association

Training Camp & Coaches Clinic

March 16-17 – at BGA

The Federation is sponsoring a Gymnastics clinic with coach / judge Jenna Gleza and a guest clinician.

Along with 2 sessions for coaches.

The goal is to raise our level and offer a chance for our clincians to answer questions.

BGA is hosting.

  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 ~ 9am – 1pm TRAINING CAMP for gymnasts
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 ~ 2pm – 5pm COACHES CLINIC
  • Sunday, March 17, 2024 ~ 9am – noon COACHES CLINIC

Bermuda Sport Anti-Doping

Here are the documents updated for January 2024. 

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In Praise of Bermuda Coaches

By Rick McCharles, Gymnastics Canada

Having visited Bermuda clubs many times over the past 7 years, one thing has become clear — it’s difficult to hire new coaches. And it’s challenging to keep good coaches.

It’s an expensive nation. Out somewhere in the Atlantic. 😀 And many young people leave for continuing education, some not returning.

Coaching is a topic close to my heart. I edit the most popular site online — GymnasticsCoaching.com — and I lead coach education workshops for Gymnastics Canada and the International Gymnastics Federation.

My best advice for Bermuda clubs is to put a high priority on supporting your coaches.

Be clear and comprehensive in your contracts with both full-time and part-time employees. For example, what hours will be paid when coaches are at competitions?