VIKTORIA Journal

Viktoria Journal — Beyond Gymnastics

Beyond Gymnastics. About Childhood, Movement & Growth.

A young girl in a pink leotard looking out the window of a sunlit gym
For Parents7 min

How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Child

The best first sport is rarely the most prestigious one. It is the one your child wants to return to.

12 October 2026

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Pointed feet of a gymnast in half-shoes beside a pink ribbon
Healthy Movement6 min

Why Flexibility Is Not the Most Important Thing

In a sport famous for extreme range of motion, strength, control and patience matter far more.

3 October 2026

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Rhythmic gymnastics hoop, ball, clubs and pink ribbon on an ivory floor
For Parents8 min

What Parents Should Know About Rhythmic Gymnastics

A sport of ribbon, hoop, ball and clubs — and of discipline, artistry and long-term commitment.

21 September 2026

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A coach kneeling beside a young gymnast in a sunlit gym, seen from behind
For Coaches6 min

A Good Coach Teaches More Than Technique

Skills fade. The way a child was treated while learning them stays for a lifetime.

8 September 2026

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“The right sport is not the one that looks best on paper. It is the one a child wants to return to next week.”

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Viktoria

30

years in gymnastics

~20

years coaching children

15

years running a club

Viktoria writes about child development, the relationship between parents and coaches, healthy physical growth, motivation, and what it takes to run a sports club with care.

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