UKSCA Coach Considerations

The path of least assumption: The pursuit of clarity within the complexity of elite gymnastics

Episode Summary

At UKSCA 2025, Benjamin Young (British Gymnastics / UKSI) unpacked how a decentralised programme, huge training volumes and limited elite research shape S&C in gymnastics. He reframed performance from “world-class jumping” to “world-class landing,” prioritising availability, hamstring balance and monster plantar-flexor strength to absorb 8–10× BW forces.