Ready for School? Us too!
This is the time of year when kids are ready to go back to school. They have played all summer long and are ready to get back to the orderly day of school and after school activities. I remember as a child when the end of August rolled up that I was usually anxious to…
How to W.I.N.
We stumbled across a brilliant piece of gymnastics wisdom the other day, and it hit us right in the feels because it perfectly mirrors our philosophy here at Gymfinity. We loved it so much we had to paraphrase it, polish it up, and share it with you. When our gymnasts step up to salute the…
What is “it” with Goal Setting?
Long ago, at a Tumbling and Trampoline meet—I sent my son Owen onto the floor with a typical parental pep talk:“OK, Owen, go out there and go for it. You can do it!” He took off toward his team but quickly turned back.“Dad! What is it?” Great question. For years, athletes have heard coaches and…
What Makes Winners Win?
Everyone has the inner drive to succeed, whether in sports, academics, or character growth. I believe that every child can be a winner. Sometimes it may manifest as a defeat in competition, but the victory will still arrive after the game. How can any child lose when they have the capacity to help others, to learn, to increase their motivation, to grow and to flourish?
Challenges in Getting Kids into the Gym
The instructor is the bridge between the child and the activity, so it’s important for both parents and children to feel comfortable with them.
Why Gymnastics?
One of my favorite things I can share is what I heard this week. A mother was sharing her morning story with other parents in the lobby; she told everyone how her son, had put her car keys in her hand and said “let’s go mom, I don’t want to be late.” When kids are having fun and loving what they’re doing, you don’t have to push them.