Kyle Sherrit

 

Position: Coach
Gymnastics background:  J.O. National level gymnast.  I retired in 1994.
Coaching Background:  I have been coaching competitive gymnastics since 1990.  I also hold an Advanced Coaching Techniques diploma from Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 
What is your coaching style, favorite techniques, etc?  Aggressive coaching style: "Train hard or go home".  Use of all technique: "Understand, feel, and use visual cues to learn elements".  I stress conditioning so that athletes have the physical ability to throw the tricks. 
Why did you become a coach?  Pay back.
What do you hope for your gymnasts to get our of their classes? I want them to remember that their accomplishments and defeats at each end of the road are not as important as the journey. 
Favorite gymnast, why?  Andreas Wecker.  The German gymnast who performed in 4 Olympics.