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Dr. Gerald GeorgeDr. Gerald S. George, Professor Emeritus, Department of Kinesiology at the University of Louisiana, is a world-wide, respected authority in biomechanics of sport. Having served as author, contributor and/or senior editor to over 10 textbooks and 120 article publications specific to gymnastics training and technique, Dr. George’s writings, research and lectures are well-known throughout the gymnastics world. The most notable of his works include the classic Biomechanics of Women’s Gymnastics which was the best selling gymnastics textbook in the world for 3 consecutive years. His newest textbook, Championship Gymnastics, was just released May 2010 and has received tremendous reviews worldwide.As Director of Education and Safety for the United States Gymnastics Federation, Dr. George served as Senior Editor of both USGF Gymnastics Safety Manuals as well as Project Director of the USGF Gymnastics Safety Certification Program, the original forerunner to the current USAG Risk Management Program. Dr. George also served as Project Director and Senior Editor to all 3 editions of the AACCA Cheerleading Safety Manual. And finally, Dr. George served as Co-Chairman of the U.S. Diving Safety Committee as well as their Project Consultant to both editions of the U.S. Diving Safety Manual. In addition to having received innumerable professional awards for teaching, scholarship and research including the Patrick Rutherford Endowed Professorship, the Red Lerille Endowed Professorship, the ULL Distinguished Professorship Award. Dr. George has been the recipient of the C.H. McCloy Research Award in Gymnastics (1971), Hartley Price National Honor Research Award, (1972); National Association of College Gymnastics Coaches Research Award, (1980); National Recognition Award for Research in Sports Biomechanics, (1981); USGF Honor Award, (1983); F.I.G. Outstanding Lecturer Award, (1988); U.S. National Diving Safety Service Award, (1989); Helms Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee, (1990); National A.A.H.P.E.R.D. Presidential Citation Safety Award, (1992), National American Spirit Award for Cheerleading Safety, (1996) and USAG Hall of Fame Inductee (1996). 
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