Donald Vincent McPherson

Donald Vincent McPherson is a gymnastics instructor in 1516 Brook Dr. Downers Grove Illinois 60515. His other expertise includes Fitness Supervision and Trampolines. He has owned and operated gymnastics schools for 41 years. He has coached all levels of gymnastics, both boys and girls, ranging from 3 year-olds to Elite (Olympic) athletes. He has acted as a USA National Team Coach, both nationally and internationally. He is a national speaker and clinician giving presentations on topics such as how to teach certain high level gymnastics elements, lawsuits in the sport of gymnastics, eating disorders, physical preparation for competitive gymnastics, and emotional as well as sexual abuse in the sport of gymnastics and many other issues as they arise. He currently holds the position as the USAG Safety Chairman for the state of Illinois. He is consulted as to safety practices in the sport of gymnastics and club facilities. He advocates and writes industry standards and certification letters to City Townships and Municipal Boards across the country for gymnastics club owners in pursuit of â??Certificates of Occupancyâ?? where certain building and fire codes must be met. He is affiliated with Aerial Gymnastics Club. Some of his achievement includes USAG Safety/Risk Management Review Board Member, Inducted into Illinois Lifetime Achievement Award â?? 2008, an athlete qualify to 2008 Olympic Trials and Guest Speaker Loyola Sports Medicine Update â?? 2011.