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Gym.Net - The Gymnastics Professional's Network

Gym.Net offers a complete line of Educational Services!

USA Gymnastics Certification Workshops

  • Safety/Risk Management Certification Course
    This course is required for all Professional, Junior Professional, and Introductory Coach members of USA Gymnastics and is also very beneficial to all other gymnastics professionals.  Visit the safety/risk management webpage for the course description.
  • Preschool Fundamentals: Hands-On-Training (HOT) Course
    This course is a must have for preschool instructors and teachers and well as other recreational gymnastics instructors.  Visit the preschool fundamentals: HOT webpage  for a complete course description and other information.

Risk Management Audits

  • You cannot afford NOT to make safety first in your gym. Comprehensive safety and risk management audits of your gymnastics operations available. Total risk assessment of facility, equipment, staffing, program planning, employee training, insurance coverage and operations. Inspection report and complete recommendation provided specifically designed to help you reduce your risk, avoid injuries, and lawsuits and perhaps lower your insurance premium.

Program Consultation and Evaluation

  • Need help setting up a new gym? From facility layout and equipment purchases to research on the best location to build your gym, WE CAN HELP! One example of a gym we have consulted with - experienced growth from 245 to 1400 students, decreased staff turn attrition substantially and increased revenues by over 400%.

Staff Training, Certification and Development

  • Comprehensive organizational development, teambuilding, staff training, certification courses and employee development - all right here. Everything from Time Management Skills, Effective Meetings, Red Cross CPR classes and USAG certifications. Contact Gym.Net TODAY!

Playground Safety Inspections and Audits!

  • Licensed through the National Playground Safety Institute, Gym.Net is certified to conduct Playground Inspections and Audits! The State of California Department of Health Services states that all public playgrounds must be initially inspected by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by October, 2000. All playground owners must have a signed audit of the playground and surrounding play areas. California Playground Safety Regulations require that all play areas must be inspected and approved by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector before the play area is opened to the public.


With over 32 years in the Gymnastics business, Gym.Net is your very own advice specialist. We have consulted with individuals across the country. Our services are based on your needs and include complete consultation and reporting. Gym.Net has served as "expert witness" testimony in a number of legal cases. We have designed and prepared facility layouts as well as prepared program curriculum for all types of Gymnastics centers. Gym.Net can handle demographic investigation and market analysis as well as internal program and staffing appraisals. We direct you to more effective promotion of your business and increased efficiency in operations. Our unbiased recommendations are based on our honest evaluation as we strive to meet your expectations so you may grow your business.

References are available upon request but some of our clients include private gyms, community recreation programs, and "specialty gyms." If you are not happy with your business but aren't quite sure where to turn for help... call Gym.Net for a complete consultation!

Fees and Rates

Solution analysis projects (business evaluation) and risk management projects (Safety and Risk Management Audits) are bid and billed based on the project’s scope. Prices range typically between $600 and $8,000 depending upon the project.

Gym.Net charges $175 to $275 per hour for all research, report or deposition reading and travel time. 

Gym.Net charges $275 per hour for deposition or expert witness report writing and trial testimony. 

Gym.Net can be retained at a daily rate.  This rate is $1,800 per day for non-profit organizations and $2,000 for all other clients (excluding trial work or depositions) plus expenses.  If an executive report takes longer than the eight (8) hour day to complete, each additional hour will be billed at $175.00 per hour.

Clients wishing to retain Gym.Net on a full-time basis can purchase a one-year plan.  For a yearly fee of $4,000 a client receives 20 hours a year of potential service for research, surveying, writing, or investigation.  Any hours over 20 hours are billed at $175 per hour (excluding trial work or depositions).  Any unused hours are extinguished at the end of the 12 month period from the contract execution date if not utilized.  However, if a client renews their one year contract the hours are carried over to the next year.

The following represent a brief sampling of the types of services Gym.Net has provided over the years.

o        Assisted a national youth sport association in developing a comprehensive nationwide coach’s education program.

o        Provided expert testimony in a number of Gymnastics injury lawsuits – some on behalf of the plaintiff and others representing the defense.

o        Assisted a national youth sport association in conducting a comprehensive nationwide sport parent education program.

o        Completed a comprehensive playground inspection audit for a major University child care operation, which determined that their existing playground presented a significant liability risk.

o        Assisted several youth sport organizations in developing appropriate responses to deal with ADA concerns, employee misconduct, and coaching education.

o        Conducted a large scale analysis on the entire Gymnastics operation for a major California city that resulted in that City re-emphasizing their recreational Gymnastics program and increasing enrollment substantially.

o        Developed comprehensive employee manuals, incident investigation and reporting procedures, and risk management guidelines for several major park and recreation departments.

o        Undertaken comprehensive school audits examining general safety, fire code, and risk management concerns.
 


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Coaches Training and Education If you've been looking for a convenient but complete way to educate, certify, and train your staff - Gym.Net is the answer. From USA Gymnastics Safety and PreSchool Hands-On-Training Certification Courses to Red Cross CPR / First Aid training and American Sport Education Programs, everything you need to develop the most prepared and well trained staff of coaches possible is right here through Gym.Net. All classes and training can be scheduled to accommodate your schedule! Consider planning a single weekend of in-service training or a calendar of workshops on selected topics and Gym.Net will arrange for all of the required materials, organize, and then conduct the event. What are you waiting for? Do not be satisfied with Gymnastics amateurism; elevate yourself, your program, and your staff to Gymnastics Professionalism.

Consultation With over 32 years in the Gymnastics business, Gym.Net is your very own advice specialist. We have consulted with individuals across the country. Our services are based on your needs and include complete consultation and reporting. We have designed and prepared facility layouts as well as prepared program curriculum for all types of Gymnastics centers. Gym.Net can handle demographic investigation and market analysis as well as internal program and staffing appraisals. We direct you to more effective promotion of your business and increased efficiency in operations. Our unbiased recommendations are based on our honest evaluation as we strive to meet your expectations so you may grow your business. References are available upon request but some of our clients include private gyms, community recreation programs, and "specialty gyms." If you are not happy with your business but aren't quite sure where to turn for help... call Gym.Net for a complete consultation!

RIsk Management Comprehensive safety and risk management audits of your gymnastics operations available. Total risk assessment of facility, equipment, staffing, program planning, employee training, insurance coverage and operations. Inspection report and complete recommendation provided specifically designed to help you reduce your risk, avoid injuries and lawsuits and perhaps lower your insurance premium.

Expert Testimony A recognized expert in the Gymnastics industry, Michael Taylor is available to provide expert opinion on employment issues, injury litigation and other legal cases. Professional reports prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

References available upon request.

Seminars and Workshops Since more than 60 percent of sport injuries occur during practice, coaches need to know how to respond to injuries and provide appropriate first aid. The Coaching Principles Course was designed to address the essential elements of successful coaching-from proven coaching techniques to effective risk management. Excellent for both new and experienced coaches, this course combines the practical expertise of veteran coaches with the new, important findings of sport scientists. Just a couple of examples of the training available through Gym.Net.

Playground Inspections Licensed through the National Playground Safety Institute, Gym.Net is certified to conduct Playground Inspections and Audits! The State of California Department of Health Services states that all public playgrounds must be initially inspected by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by October, 2000. All playground owners must have a signed audit of the playground aid surrounding play areas. California Playground Safety Regulations require that all play areas must be inspected and approved by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector before the play area is opened to the public.

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