Parenting
The 5-Step Homework Game Plan
We have officially entered that time of year. You know the one: the days are getting darker, the weather is getting lousier, and the glorious “honeymoon phase” of the new school year is officially over. The novelty of the shiny new locker and the cool teacher has worn off, and kids are staring down the…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Big Sister Energy: A Letter to a Newborn (From a 7-Year-Old)
Every now and then, a story makes the rounds in the coaching community that hits you right in the feels. A coaching friend of mine, Jeri, shared one with me a while ago, and it perfectly captures why we love what we do. Jeri coaches the upper-level competitive athletes at her gym, so while she…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreChallenges 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.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreThe Value of Gymnastics Part 2
Gymnastics demands self-control, patience, and discipline. Children must practice focused control for activities like balancing on the beam or completing skill sequences. Learning patience, whether waiting for a turn or mastering a complex skill, builds character and mental strength. Active children can release energy in a healthy way, while those who need structure find it through the sport’s discipline.
Read MoreThe Value of Gymnastics Part 1
Gymnastics offers comprehensive benefits beyond physical fitness.
Read MoreWhat Do We Learn After The Cartwheel
Success comes when we face our fears and act anyway. As a coach, watching a gymnast finally nail a skill after months of work is priceless. I face fears every day, just in different ways now, and gymnastics taught me how to push through.
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